French holidaymakers head north to enjoy cooler destinations
The summer holidays in France are continuing. However, as we head towards the end of August, a trend has emerged. Destinations in the north of the country are proving more popular, due to the series of heatwaves the country has experienced this year.…
Why nearly 3 million Teslas are being recalled in China
Minimalist retractable door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China’s biggest car recall, affecting more than 4 million vehicles. The recall, which includes 2.98…
Alibaba shares plunge 10% after $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push
Night view of Alibaba’s headquarters building located by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China on Nov. 16, 2025. CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Alibaba shares plunged as much as 10% in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese tech giant…
Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100m record in China
Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators descended on…
Leah Stewart: Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’
An Australian woman bitten by a shark at a popular Sydney beach earlier this year says she has been given a «second chance at life» and will be making the most of it. Leah Stewart, 35, was mauled by a shark during a morning swim at Coogee Beach in June,…
Iran warns of Hormuz ship seizures ahead of Bessent’s planned sanctions push
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 20, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The U.S will unveil «the single greatest financial offensive ever» against Iran on Monday, Treasury Secretary…
DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, according to a joint statement published Sunday by Switzerland after hosting negotiations. The eastern DRC has been riven by decades of…
Oil price today: WTI, Brent, U.S. sanctions, Iran
Drone view of oil tanker HELGA berthed at one of Iraq’s southern offshore oil terminals near Basra as it prepares to load crude oil, becoming the second vessel to arrive since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, April 24, 2026. Mohammed Aty |…
President Zelensky says having elections in Ukraine would ‘destroy the country’
In remarks on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against holding war time elections. He believes it would be too dangerous for the country, that would ‘split’ Ukraine. The remarks came after his former defense minister publicly…
Asian countries building hydrogen economies look to transport sector
TOPSHOT – A man takes a selfie with the Indian Railways’ hydrogen-powered train after its flagging-off ceremony at Pandu Pindara railway station in Haryana’s Jind city on July 17, 2026. India launched its first hydrogen-powered train…