Alibaba eyes $20 bn second listing in HK: report

Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba Group is exploring a potential second listing in Hong Kong that could…

Sydney imposes first water restrictions in decade

Sydney on Tuesday announced its first major water restrictions in a decade, putting limits on homes…

Flood buyout costs rise as storms intensify, seas surge

The residents of this small riverside town have become accustomed to watching floods swamp their streets,…

In Houston, tech and health are cures for the oil 'curse'

In the heart of Texas oil country, the city of Houston rode high on the oil…

Sandman: The Vietnamese snowboarder training on dunes

Sun-kissed and shaggy-haired, Nguyen Thai Binh swaps his flip flops for bulky boots ahead of snowboarding…

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data shows

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to…

Russian space sector plagued by astronomical corruption

With millions of dollars missing and officials in prison or fleeing the country, Russia’s space sector…

New compound which kills antibiotic-resistant superbugs discovered

A new compound which visualises and kills antibiotic resistant superbugs has been discovered by scientists at…

Light at night is harmful for amphibians, new research shows

Light at night might be convenient for humans, but it’s having a detrimental effect on amphibian…

Everest deaths: Four reasons why this climbing season went wrong

Overcrowding is blamed for an increase in deaths on the world’s highest peak, but other factors…