Nasa launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter’s moon Europa can host life

Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will take 5-1/2 years to reach Europa; blasted off from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

7 takeaways from China’s trade, inflation data in September

China’s exports grew in September, but the expansion was lower than expected, while deflation concerns persisted.

Ex-Stasi East German officer, 80, jailed over 1974 Berlin border killing

Almost 35 years after the Berlin Wall fell, it is said to be the first time a former Stasi officer has been convicted of a murder committed on duty.

India to recall top envoy to Canada amid investigation into murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down last year, with allegations the Indian government was involved.

Hong Kong fraudsters use deepfake tech to swindle love-struck men out of HK$360 million

Victims included men from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, India and Singapore, police say.

China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’, experts say

Years of research and development are helping China become less reliant on overseas sources of the valuable noble gas.

Putin ordered Novichok attack, double agent Skripal tells UK Novichok inquiry

‘Putin makes all important decisions,’ said Skripal, who recovered after being poisoned. Dawn Sturgess died from exposure to the nerve agent.

Vivo launches premium X200 smartphone weeks after Apple, Huawei release new handsets

The X200 series marks the latest effort by Vivo to crack the global smartphone industry’s lucrative high-end segment.

Singapore blocks Income’s deal with Allianz, as PM Wong cites ‘structure, terms’ concerns

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government remains open to a new deal if the concerns are fully addressed.

Hong Kong court slams Airport Authority, Aecom over exploiting expert in third runway project

Rocky Cheung cleared of fraud-related charges after judge finds he inadvertently created false inspection records due to heavy workload.