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South China Sea: a visual guide to the key shoals, reefs and islands | South China Sea

The South China Sea is one of the world’s most economically important waterways and increasingly one of Asia’s biggest flashpoints. Covering 3.5 million square kilometers (1.35 million square miles), the ocean is a busy shipping lane through which trillions of dollars’ worth of trade pass every year, and is also rich in fish and thought […]

China, Philippines announce deal to stop clashes in South China Sea

China and the Philippines have reached an agreement aimed at ending a standoff in the South China Sea over the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Reef, which China also claims as its territory. Few details of the deal have been made public. The unusual agreement with the Philippines may raise hopes that similar arrangements might defuse territorial […]

Body surfer swept out to sea rescued thanks to Apple Watch

It was watching over him. Apple Watch has saved another life, as a resourceful Australian bodysurfer survived being nearly swept out to sea after calling emergency services with the life-saving digital device. “It’s amazing that I was able to use this technology to save my life,” said Rick Shearman, 49. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The Australian […]

Ukraine’s drone startups create affordable air, land and sea robots in secret to fight Russia

Facing a better-resourced enemy, the Ukrainian military is now considering using dozens of drones built by start-ups operating from clandestine labs scattered across the country. Ukraine added a fourth branch of its military, the Forces of Unmanned Systems, in May. Employees at entrepreneur Andriy Denisenko’s startup can assemble an unmanned ground vehicle, called Odyssey, in […]