China’s biggest self-driving tech firms pull out of US amid rising geopolitical tensions

Total distance driven by Chinese autonomous cars on public roads in California dropped almost 74 per cent in the 12 months to November 2023.

Denmark police investigate 2 blasts near Israel’s embassy in Copenhagen

The incident in Copenhagen occurred against a backdrop of soaring tensions in the Middle East.

Naming contest for giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing open to public

Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says public can submit entries from Tuesday to October 27, and can also join painting competition from October 21.

Thailand zoo defends viral baby hippo Moo Deng against Peta’s captivity claims

The zoo defended its care for Moo Deng, arguing the baby hippo receives the best possible care and is part of a conservation programme.

South Korean prosecutors drop charges against first lady over ‘unwise’ luxury bag saga

She received the handbag and gifts but they did not relate to her official duties and no favours were given in return, prosecutors concluded.

Israel reinforces military presence in Lebanon after Iran missile attack

Iran and Israel swap threats following missile barrage, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Japan shuts regional airport after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway

The cause of the explosion was an American bomb that had been buried beneath the land surface, probably dating to a wartime air raid.

To unlock AI’s potential for good, we all need to work together

UN report with principles and recommendations for international AI governance aims to ensure the technology serves the public interest.

Netanyahu rides wave of support as Israelis hail killing of Hezbollah chief

Israel’s Likud party shows slow recovery in the polls, as some 43 per cent rate Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza as ‘good’.

Malaysia dad sets son’s motorbike on fire, driven by concern for his safety in late-night races

Father defends his actions, believes bike has transformed his son into a ‘monster’.