China Used to Be a Cash Cow for Western Companies. Now It’s a Test Lab.
Competition has pushed some brands to adapt to Chinese taste and introduce lower prices—and use the country as an innovation hub.
Wall Street Journal 
Russia Gains the Upper Hand in the Drone Battle, Once Ukraine’s Forte
The growing ability of Russia’s troops to hit Ukrainian supply lines with drones is seen as a more significant shift than its incremental gains in territory.
I went to Church on a Friday night and left feeling like a villain
It's not my usual Friday night outing
Liverpool Echo 
70th birthday party killer, Tesco thug and Francis Coggins jailed
These are the faces of criminals from our region who were locked up over the past seven days
Thousands of drivers caught out by end of free parking in Liverpool city centre
A freedom of information request has revealed how many motorists were penalised after changes were made to the city's controlled parking zone earlier this year
'Gary Neville negotiated my Man Utd deal with Sir Alex Ferguson – he showed his true colours'
Gary Neville showed his leadership and qualities of a club captain at Manchester United when a young star asked him to negotiate with Sir Alex Ferguson
The Mirror 
Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta makes ominous Declan Rice comment as huge injury blow emerges
Arsenal's title hopes have taken a hit following Mikel Arteta's latest comments
Metro 
How Pep Lijnders helped Man City snatch victory against Leeds United
Manchester City scored an injury-time winner to beat Leeds at the Etihad and after hailed the influence of his new assistant.
Manchester Evening News 
50,000 people were expected at massive event but hardly anyone turned up - now businesses have lost thousands
Nilaqua Pets, based in Clydach, Swansea, were promised 50,000 people would be attending the event, but there the figure was closer to 2,000 people.
WalesOnline 
Ruben Amorim questions Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu - 'I feel the anxiety'
Ruben Amorim has admitted Patrick Dorgu has more to give as he looks to improve his game at Old Trafford.
Psychologist explains what 'I want to go home' could mean when said by dementia patients
A dementia expert has explored what this phrase could signify, though she warns that each situation is different.
Daily Express 
Roast potatoes are tastier if you stop boiling them and do this instead
A cooking expert has shared her method for fluffy and creamy roast potatoes that involves baking them with one item
Patch of scrubland now worth £625,000 thanks to something special
Once there was nothing now there is something special with amazing views outside and fabulous design inside
31 People Are Revealing Their Most "Wholesome" Conspiracy Theories — And Yes, There Are A Bunch About Aliens (But Nice Ones)
"That's why they seem so real until you wake up." View Entire Post ›
BuzzFeed News 
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
Australian campaigners demand Albanese government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Activists have blocked two more coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on the fourth day of the Rising Tide protests, bringing the total number of ships turned around by campaigners this weekend to three. Thousands of people have gathered at Rising Tide’s annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. The blockade began on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday. Continue reading...
The Guardian