Unitree Robotics, one of the world’s leading humanoid robot makers, has made a dramatic debut on the Shanghai stock market, with its shares rising more than 460% on their first day of trading. The Chinese company’s shares were offered to investors at 150.80 yuan...
British designer Paul Aaron is gaining attention for his distinctive knitwear designs after his creations were worn by celebrities including Kylie Jenner, Shakira and Zara Larsson. Aaron, from Hooton near Chester, said he was amazed when Hilary Duff wore one of his...
Giant whales are moving into previously inaccessible waters along Greenland’s east coast as rising temperatures cause sea ice to disappear, according to a decades-long scientific study. Researchers have recorded and filmed hundreds of large whales, including...
Some medicines can make it harder for the body to cope with extreme heat, potentially increasing the risk of dehydration, overheating and other heat-related problems. During Europe’s June heatwave, 28-year-old Ileana Okumus struggled with the heat in Brussels despite...
A rare sighting of a newborn whale shark in Indonesia could provide scientists with important clues about where the world’s largest fish begin their lives. The young whale shark was discovered in Saleh Bay on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa, a sheltered area where...
Four historic statues on the tower of Oxford’s Trinity College are set to be replaced because of concerns over their deteriorating condition and public safety. The sculptures, which depict four women representing theology, law, medicine and mathematics, stand on the...
One person has been killed and several others injured in a sword attack at a high school in central Sweden, authorities said. Police were called to Brinell School in Fagersta shortly after 14:00 local time on Friday. Officers arrested an 18-year-old man after shooting...
The UK, Canada and Australia have condemned Israel’s decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) humanitarian workers killed in Gaza in 2024. The victims included three British nationals, as well as citizens of...
Prince Harry and six other claimants could face a legal bill of up to £34.5m after losing a privacy case against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). The seven claimants, including Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Sir Simon Hughes and Baroness...
Independent bookshops in Hong Kong have become important places for readers from mainland China seeking books and ideas that are difficult to access at home. But increasing political pressure and tighter security laws are making it harder for these shops to survive....
