Huawei Targets Apple with Advanced Chip Innovation in China
Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.
Survivors found and four bodies recovered after tourist boat sank in Red Sea – as search for missing 'intensifies'
Three survivors have been rescued, and four bodies recovered, after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, a local official has said.Rescue teams had been
At least six dead in Pakistan protests
At least six people have died in Pakistan after violence broke out during protests to free former prime minister Imran Khan.Supporters fighting for the release of
Social media firms raise 'serious concerns' over Australian U-16 ban
Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media platforms is "rushed", social media companies claimed Tuesday, expressing "serious concerns" about potential unintended consequences.
Indonesia rejects Apple's $100 million investment offer
Indonesia has rejected an Apple $100 million investment proposal aimed at lifting a ban on iPhone 16 sales, saying it lacks the "fairness" required by the government.
Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria
Car mechanic Adebola Omotosho has to drive eight kilometers across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub Lagos to fill his tank with compressed natural gas.
Air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace extends runway with $50mn lifeline
Vertical Aerospace has been thrown a crucial lifeline, staving off potential bankruptcy at the cash-strapped air taxi startup. The UK-based company — which makes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — secured the fresh funds from its largest creditor,
Extreme weather threatens Canada's hydropower future
Hydropower production in Canada is plummeting as extreme weather linked to climate change, particularly sudden swings between drought and flood, hampers output while threatening the structure of dams themselves.
Swiss startup turning rainy days into refunds launches first product
Zurich-based startup Poncho has officially launched its weather insurance platform — and bagged some fresh funding to boot. Founded in 2023, the company aims to transform how the travel and hospitality industries handle unpredictable weather. Poncho’s tech integrates with booking
Severe 'Melancholia' Depression Can Be Diagnosed by Facial Expression
This could change lives.
The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Shows Crucial Differences
The largest study of its kind.
Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, media reports say
A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador.
Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths
Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.
‘Pregnant’ for 15 months: Inside the 'miracle' fertility scam
Women in Nigeria desperate to conceive are drawn into a disturbing scam involving trafficked babies.
