Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits
Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.
2023-08-03 12:30
Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors and curb pollution
It comes months after young British men were urged not to hold bachelor parties in the Dutch capital.
2023-07-21 07:27
South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred
Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.
2023-07-12 18:15
Banshees of Inisherin: Film set pub is saved and opens for business
Real stout, real donkey and a real hope Colin Farrell visits as Banshees of Inisherin set is saved.
2023-07-08 07:59
The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:20
Russia loses appeal to keep planned embassy site near Australia parliament
Canberra cancelled Moscow's lease on a plot of land near parliament citing national security risks.
2023-06-26 13:56
Mike Pence challenges rivals to back 15-week abortion ban
The ex-vice-president calls on Republicans to support a 15-week ban as a "minimum nationwide standard".
2023-06-24 08:20
Illinois outlaws book bans in schools and public libraries
Illinois became the first state in the nation to prohibit book bans Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced, as states across the country continue to challenge and axe literature from public schools and libraries.
2023-06-13 06:15
Australia to introduce national ban on Nazi symbols
The move comes amid a resurgence in far-right activity.
2023-06-08 12:26
Two Chinese snooker players banned for life for match-fixing, eight others suspended
Two professional Chinese snooker players have been banned for life and eight others suspended after being found guilty of match-fixing and other charges, the sport's governing body has announced.
2023-06-07 12:55
ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?
Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.
2023-05-24 05:22
Gurkha in 'world first' bid reaches top of Everest
The British army veteran says his aim was to inspire others and change perceptions of disability.
2023-05-20 23:45