Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday. Source: BBC News
Month: August 2026
‘I don’t want to send you to prison’, witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in…
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended. Source: BBC News
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground. Source: BBC News
‘Banned over a pair of £2 sandals’: Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app. Source: BBC…
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states…
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice Source: BBC News
Disney and ABC sue Trump’s media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts". Source: BBC News
Reading festival granted music extension despite noise concerns
Charli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month. Source: BBC News
Judge swapped in Trump’s defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over…