Japan

Probe lands on asteroid 280 million kilometres away

The spacecraft is on a mission to collect material that could provide clues to the origin of life and the solar system.

Japan probe Hayabusa2 touches down on Ryugu asteroid

Europe

Sweden sees microchip implant revolution

Microchip technology is getting under the skin of thousands of Swedes.

Space

SpaceX, Boeing design risks threaten delays for US space projects

Astronaut launch systems design concerns threaten US bid to revive human spaceflight programme, Reuters reports.

SpaceX, Boeing design risks threaten delays for US space projects

US & Canada

Can Galaxy Fold, S10 range help Samsung tame falling sales?

The leading smartphone maker's answer to the sales is a phone that can be folded. But is that worth nearly $2,000?

Science & Technology

Huawei founder says US cannot 'crush' telecoms giant

In interview with BBC, Ren Zhengfei describes arrest of his daughter and Huawei executive as 'politically motivated'.

Huawei founder says US cannot 'crush' telecoms giant

Witness

Maria Ressa: War on Truth

In an era of disinformation, the CEO of Rappler takes on forces that she believes are undermining world democracies.

China

China, US continue tit-for-tat row over Huawei

Top Chinese diplomat and US vice president exchange barbs over telecoms giant's relationship with Beijing.

China, US continue tit-for-tat row over Huawei

United Kingdom

UK spy chief raises concerns over use of Huawei for 5G rollout

Concerns over 'monopoly supplier' warrant 'proper conversation', head of MI6 says at Munich Security Conference.

UK spy chief raises concerns over use of Huawei for 5G rollout

Facebook

Exclusive: Facebook allowed fake news ads ahead of Nigeria vote

Facebook's automated system can be tricked to allow ads to show millions of people fake news, Al Jazeera found.

Exclusive: Facebook allowed fake news ads ahead of Nigeria vote

101 East

China's Underwater Hunt

A group of Chinese scientists embarks on a daring deep-sea mission in the hunt for rare resources and unique creatures.

Science & Technology

Ruthless and sophisticated: How hackers exploit new tech

A new study shows internet-connected devices and employees are being used to steal data and money from organisations.

Ruthless and sophisticated: How hackers exploit new tech

Human Rights

Apple, Google urged to remove app that lets Saudi men track wives

Absher lets Saudi men specify when and where women under their 'guardianship' are allowed to travel.

Twitter

'Huge fail': Twitter says not enough done to prevent online abuse

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says he would give himself a 'C' grade in the fight against online abuse.

'Huge fail': Twitter says not enough done to prevent online abuse

Twitter

Hacked Twitter accounts used to promote Saudi Arabia, leadership

An account spreading pro-Saudi messages actually belonged to a deceased Weather Channel meteorologist.

Hacked Twitter accounts used to promote Saudi Arabia, leadership

Climate SOS

Melting ice sheets may soon unleash 'climate chaos': Study

Antarctic-Greenland meltwater could destabilise the climate system and accelerate weather fluctuations in just decades.

Melting ice sheets may soon unleash 'climate chaos': Study