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China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
China became the first country to ban hidden car door handles on electric vehicles (EVs) due to safety concerns, according to BBC Technology. The new regulations, set to take effect on January 1, 2027, mandate that all cars sold must have a mechanical release both inside and outside the doors. This decision follows scrutiny of EV safety worldwide, prompted by deadly incidents, including two fatal crashes in China involving Xiaomi EVs where power failures allegedly prevented door openings.
The ban on hidden door handles, popularized by Tesla, comes amid growing concerns about safety standards in the EV industry. State media reported that the new rules aim to ensure occupants can exit vehicles even in emergency situations.
Other Global Developments
In other news, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine remained in hiding nearly three weeks after a disputed election, as reported by The Guardian. His whereabouts were unknown since he claimed a night raid on his home by police and military. The situation was further complicated by an escalating social media feud with the country's military chief.
Nigeria mourned the death of Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old singer and former contestant on "The Voice Nigeria," who died after being bitten by a snake in her flat in Abuja, The Guardian reported. Nwangene's death highlighted the crisis of preventable fatalities in Nigeria and raised questions about the availability of effective antivenoms. In a final message to her friends, Nwangene wrote: "Please come."
Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report stating that the world is in a "democratic recession," with almost three-quarters of the global population living under autocratic rulers, levels not seen since the 1980s, according to The Guardian. The report cited abuses led by figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump and growing authoritarianism in countries like Russia and China as threats to the global rules-based order. The report noted Trump's launch of his Board of Peace in Davos, which included supporters such as Argentina's Javier Milei and Hungary's Viktor Orbán.
Meanwhile, a small number of sick and wounded Palestinians were allowed to cross into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing, The Guardian reported. This limited reopening occurred after delays and fragile diplomatic efforts to stabilize the conflict. Reuters reported that Israel permitted 12 Palestinians to re-enter.
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