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Nature

Which country is struggling to contain a toad invasion?

These large and highly toxic amphibians have taken over the town of Chaotun.

New Zealand

Solomon Islands leader survives no confidence vote after riots

Many businesses remained closed in Honiara ahead of the vote over concerns that violence could erupt again, leading to an eerie calm.

Lithuania

Lithuanian MP labels China 'People's Republic of Comedy' over Taiwan

Matas Maldeikis traded barbs with a Chinese journalist on Twitter over the the EU delegation visit to Taiwan.

China

Olympics committee says it has spoken to Peng Shuai in China

The IOC said it held a second video call with the tennis star but did not release any video or transcript.

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World News

US defence chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons

US defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region”.

China

WTA suspends all China tennis tournaments over Peng Shuai censorship

The CEO of the Women's Tennis Association said they would suspend all China tournaments because Peng Shuai has "seemingly been pressured to contradict her allegation of sexual assault."

Europe News

EU plans to raise €300bn to counter China's infrastructure spending

Brussels has presented a "true alternative" project to rival Beijing's massive Road and Belt Initiative.

Mobility

Driverless 'robotaxis' begin taking fares on the streets of Beijing

For now, a taxi firm employee will supervise the trips but the project's backers are hopeful the fleet will be fully autonomous in the coming years.

World News

Calm returns to Solomon Islands after deadly protests and riots

Police found three bodies and arrested more than 100 people in three days of unrest, sparked by concerns about the nation's increasing links with China.

Destinations

In photos: Hong Kong’s newest must-see neighbourhood

The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the largest cultural projects in the world.

Tech News

Which companies are preparing for the metaverse?

The metaverse may change how we work, do business and socialise. This is the way companies are planning to shape our virtual future.

China

China downgrades relations with Lithuania over Taiwan 'embassy' spat

Beijing had earlier expelled the Lithuanian ambassador.

China

Peng Shuai: China tries to play down disappearance of tennis star

A Chinese state TV employee has posted photos of Shuai online.

Serbia

Rights groups in Serbia fear workers at Chinese factory were trafficked

Vietnamese workers at the first Chinese car tyre factory in Europe are shivering in barracks without heat, going hungry and have no money.

Climate

Bitcoin mining is putting vulnerable communities at risk, say experts

The environmental impacts of growing cryptocurrency use are most likely to be felt in the Global South, a new paper finds.

Lithuania

China condemns 'egregious act' as Taiwan opens Lithuania office

Taiwan opens office in Lithuania, angering China

Earth News

Chinese millennials quit their ‘empty’ city jobs to become farmers

Millions of young Chinese people are increasingly uninspired by modern society's long work hours and meagre pay, urban congestion and high living costs, so they have fled to start a new life.

USA

Biden and Xi meet virtually to try to bridge chasm in US-China ties

Expectations were low for the meeting amid differences over major issues including human rights, cyber security and Washington's stance on Taiwan.

Art

How this Italian city defied China in spotlighting dissident artist

After letters of "veiled economic threats" from one country to another, Brescia takes the plunge in opening Europe up to the work of Badiucao.

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Chinese dissident artist holds exhibition in Brescia, Italy

Chinese dissident artist Badiucao opens his first exhibition in the West, despite the Chinese Embassy's attempt to cancel it, in Brescia.