Google parent Alphabet profit soars as ads surge Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that had nearly tripled, as money poured in from ads on its search engine and YouTube... 53 mins ago
Apple profit nearly doubles as lockdowns eased Apple said Tuesday its profit in the just-ended quarter nearly doubled amid improving consumer spending and a "growing sense of optimism" as... 1 hour ago
‘Purified’ : Japan’s hikers return to Mount Fuji For a year, the peak of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji has been off-limits because of coronavirus, but now hikers are flocking back to catch the spectacular... on 25 July 2021
Fossil reveals burrowing lifestyle of tiny dino A finger-sized fossil from 308 million years ago unearthed in the United States gives tantalising clues to the habits of tiny dinosaur-like... on 21 July 2021
AI beefs up veggie burgers as market booms Have a beef with beef? A burgeoning veggie burger industry is using artificial intelligence to propose alternatives. on 14 July 2021
Spanish govt in rib-eye rumble as minister attacks meat industry Meat-loving Spaniards were outraged this week when a member of the government took aim at the industry over environmental and health concerns,... on 10 July 2021
Podcasts burst onto China youth scene A lesbian coming to terms with her sexuality, a village covering up abuses and a dissection of the three-child policy -- an explosion of Chinese... on 6 July 2021
‘Not perfect enough’ : China’s growing problem of eating disorders At the height of her eating disorder Zhang Qinwen was the weight of a child. Her hair fell out, she was unable to walk and she could barely see. on 29 June 2021
The young Indian chef taking the ‘world’s best butter chicken’ global The coal-fired tandoor oven sends a mouth-watering scent wafting through the Mumbai kitchen as celebrity chef Saransh Goila, maker of the world's... on 27 June 2021
Hong Kong artists revive city’s bygone era with miniatures In a packed metropolis where old buildings are frequently replaced by gleaming skyscrapers, two Hong Kong model makers are trying to preserve... on 25 June 2021
Twitter stars to dabble with getting fans to pay Twitter announced Tuesday that a small flock of high-flying tweeters in the United States will get to test a feature letting fans pay for special... on 23 June 2021
Free Covid vaccines for all Indian adults as Modi hails yoga ‘shield’ India opened up free vaccinations to all adults in an attempt to bolster its inoculation drive on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked... on 21 June 2021
Herders to hoteliers : China lures millions of tourists to Tibet In a room warmed by an open wood stove, Baima says her family converted their white-brick house into a hotel as China's Communist leadership... on 15 June 2021
Dancing like there’s no corona : first German nightclub reopens For techno enthusiast Philipp Koegler, it almost felt like a normal Saturday night again as he joined 200 fellow revellers at "Distillery", the... on 14 June 2021
Hong Kong speedboat smuggling bust nets luxury goods trove Hong Kong customs announced their biggest ever bust of a speedboat gang smuggling luxury goods into the mainland on Thursday, unveiling a haul... on 10 June 2021
‘Beautiful gift’ : How Croatia is luring digital nomads Melissa Paul described it as a "beautiful gift" when she became Croatia's first official digital nomad earlier this year, benefiting from a visa... on 30 May 2021
