Record 38 Chinese Jets Enter Taiwan Defense Zone on National Day
A record 38 Chinese military jets crossed into Taiwan’s defense zone as Beijing marked the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Taipei said on Saturday.
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Bicycles, Mini-Cars, Protests: Climate Fears Mar Motor Show
Germany’s revamped IAA motor show opened to the public this week, with climate concerns drawing anti-car protesters but also forcing the world’s most prominent carmakers to showcase greener options.
From Rescues to Romance: Top Moments at Tokyo’s Paralympics
A secret evacuation from Kabul, a new British record and a post-race proposal — there was no shortage of memorable moments at Tokyo’s Paralympics, held after a year-long pandemic postponement.
Price Tag on the Planet? Helping Business Value Nature
From agriculture to housing to transportation, economic growth has historically depended on burning through finite natural resources and rearranging natural landscapes.
Crypto Money Gains Traction in Adult Industry amid OnlyFans Drama
Porn stars, sex workers and others in adult entertainment were taking a closer look at cryptocurrency payments in the wake of a series of troubles with the mainstream financial system, potentially propelling digital currencies into wider use.
OnlyFans Reverses Sexually Explicit Content Ban
OnlyFans, the platform where people can share erotic photos and videos for a fee, on Wednesday reversed its decision to prohibit sexually explicit content.
Taiwan Team Told to Remove Flag before Le Mans Race
A Taiwanese team taking part in the Le Mans 24-hour race was told to remove the island’s national flag from its car before competing, local media and organizers said Monday.
Hackers Steal $97M from Japanese Crypto Exchange
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid was scrambling Friday to recover stolen assets worth nearly $100 million, in the second such major heist by hackers in recent days.
Briton Handed Jail Term in Singapore for Not Wearing Mask
A British man was sentenced to six weeks’ jail in Singapore for not wearing a mask and harassing police, officials confirmed Thursday.
Orc-Ward! Amazon Ends New Zealand’s Role as Middle Earth
Amazon on Friday dumped New Zealand as the location of its big-budget “The Lord of The Rings” series after just one season, in a major blow to the South Pacific’s self-styled Middle Earth.
The Curious Case of the $600 Million Crypto Heist
Cryptocurrency investors have been transfixed over the past few days by the antics of a mysterious hacker who stole more than $600 million — before gradually giving it back.
Thai Man Charged with Murder of Swiss Tourist in Phuket
A Thai man was charged with the murder of a Swiss woman whose body was found near a waterfall on the tourist island of Phuket, police said Sunday.
German Startups Launch Mini-Rocket Challenge to SpaceX and Co.
Car-manufacturing powerhouse Germany is rushing to join the private sector space race as it looks to ride a boom in mini-launchers for small satellites and compete with major US firms such as SpaceX.
7 of The Finest Asian Films at the Cannes Lineup
This year, the Cannes Film Festival welcomed several films from Asia. Marking a major comeback for the film industry after the pandemic, this year’s Cannes festival showcased films that show promise in the upcoming awards season.
China Accuses BBC of ‘Fake News’ over Floods Reporting
Beijing on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the BBC, accusing it of broadcasting “fake news” and saying the organization was “naturally unpopular” over its coverage of devastating floods in central China.
