The widespread death of coral reefs is the first in a series of catastrophic and potentially irreversible tipping points the world may hit, according to a landmark report produced by 160 scientists across the world.

The Dutch government has taken temporary control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia under emergency legislation, citing risks to national and European security and marking one of the most forceful state interventions in Europe’s tech sector to date....

Jeremy Bowen said the accord signed by the president was "almost devoid of content".

Investigators await a cause of death.

The order, which took effect immediately, will prohibit Chinese organizations and individuals from doing business with the sanctioned companies.