Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein says it plans to raise up to HK13.86bn (£1.3bn; $1.77bn) when its shares start trading on the Hong Kong stock market on 1 September. In a filing on Monday, external, Shein said it will offer nearly 280 million shares for between…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Home Science Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the…
Taking a 180mph spin round America’s birthday Grand Prix racetrack
The BBC’s Helena Humphrey took a test drive ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, where IndyCar race cars will push speeds of 180mph in Washington DC. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of a belated celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, and…
How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?
Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally.…