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Reçu aujourd’hui — 6 février 2026 ⏭ The Guardian

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Macau’s Grand Emperor hotel rips up lobby floor to sell off gold bricks 6 février 2026 à 05:48

Macau’s Grand Emperor hotel rips up lobby floor to sell off gold bricks

6 février 2026 à 05:48

Parent company says the bullion created a ‘sumptuous atmosphere’ but current market conditions offered a ‘good opportunity’ to sell it

The Grand Emperor hotel in Macau has ripped up and sold the gold bricks lining its lobby floor, earning nearly $13m (£9.6m) amid a rise in the metal’s value due to turbulent geopolitical conditions.

The hotel, which opened in 2006, is known for its opulent decor including a “golden pathway” featuring dozens of gold bars in its entranceway.

Reçu — 3 février 2026 ⏭ The Guardian

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China to ban hidden car door handles on all EVs over crash safety concerns 3 février 2026 à 06:27

China to ban hidden car door handles on all EVs over crash safety concerns

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Par :Alastair McCready in Taipei

3 février 2026 à 06:27

Sleek car doors reduce vehicle drag but are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash, officials say

China will soon ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first country to do so after several deadly incidents triggered global scrutiny of the controversial design first popularised by Tesla.

According to regulations announced on Monday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, cars sold in China will now be required to have a mechanical release on both the inside and outside of every door except the boot.