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Curtain falls for Olympics in Tokyo as Paris takes over

The Tokyo Olympics concluded on Sunday at the closing ceremony at the Olympic Stadium.A total of 339 events of 33 different sports were all finished without much interr

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Curtain falls for Olympics in Tokyo as Paris takes over

The Tokyo Olympics concluded on Sunday at the closing ceremony at the Olympic Stadium.A total of 339 events of 33 different sports were all finished without much interr

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Space log: Taikonauts didn't miss the Tokyo Olympics in space

01:00 Over 50 days have passed since Chinese astronauts, or taikonauts, Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo, entered the Tianhe core module of China's space statio

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Splendid starry sky in SW China's Guizhou entices tourists

On August 3, 2021, Yunding Village located in Gaopo Township of Guiyang City in southwest China's Guizhou Province became a wonderful place to watch the night sky, as t

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South African payments startup Yoco raises $83M Series C backed by Dragoneer

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contribute heavily to the economic success of many countries, particularly those in the developing world. They are the backbone of most economies: Globally, SMEs re

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'Our beautiful son': Heartbroken parents' tribute to teenager killed in e-scooter hit-and-run

The driver of the car - a red Fiat Punto - was later arrested in Bromley, southeast London, after he fled the scene and provided a positive alcohol breath test.

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America faces a bleak political future

The White House Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 16, 2020. /Xinhua Editor's note: Thomas O. Falk is a London-based political analyst and commentator. He holds a Master of Arts i

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Italy edge Belgium in thriller to set up Euro semis with Spain

Nicolo Barella (L) of Italy celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Belgium during their Euro 2020 quarter-final in Munich, Germany, July 2, 2021. /CFP Italy reached the Euro 2020 se

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Paris court fines Airbnb $9.6 million for illegal listings

A court in Paris has fined Airbnb, the popular marketplace for vacation rentals. According to the court, the tech company has failed to comply with local regulation when it comes to listing your apart

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Blinken visit to pope will reset U.S-Vatican ties after Trump years

The last time a U.S. secretary of state visited the Vatican, the diplomatic sparks flew and Pope Francis declined to receive Mike Pompeo.When Antony Blinken meets the p

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Exotic animal fair held in Poland

An exotic animal fair of hundreds of specimens from all over the world was held in Krakow, Poland on Sunday.Visitors at the fair were given a chance to see and sometimes touch exotic animals, such as

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What is the new COVID antibody cocktail treatment - and could it be the next weapon against the virus?

A new drug to treat COVID has been described as "very exciting" in its ability to lessen the effects of the virus in seriously ill people.It uses a therapy called monoclonal antibodies - artificially

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Beijing exhibition turns life science into art

01:00 Cutting-edge technology is testing the limits of nature. "Wonderful Wonder," a new exhibition at the 798 Art District in Beijing, is bringing life science to the

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Is Joe Biden's policy towards China "Trump 2.0"?

07:51 Editor's note: John Mearsheimer, Professor of Department at Political Science at the University of Chicago tells Wang Guan that China's achievements, instead of ideological differ

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Marijuana legalization prompting police K-9 retirements

Asking dogs to follow their noses won’t work anymore in states that have legalized marijuana.As Virginia prepares to legalize adult possession of up to an ounce of mari

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Australia launches 2027 Rugby World Cup bid

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan speaks on stage during the Australian Rugby World Cup 2027 bid launch at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, Australia. /Getty Images Australia o

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Korean proptech startup Dongnae gets $4.1M seed extension led by NFX

The real estate market in South Korea is very fragmented, which means people often have to work with dozens of brokers before they find a new home. Founded in 2020 by a former WeWork executive, Dongna