China team releases world’s first bamboo drone flight control software – for free
A team of researchers in China has unveiled what they describe as the world’s first open-source flight control system designed specifically for bamboo-frame drones,...
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Chinese woman whose pet dog was poisoned, killed by neighbour, sacrifices job for the cause
A Chinese woman who sacrificed her job and life to get revenge on a neighbour who poisoned her pet dog to death has shown...
Israel targets Iran-backed Hezbollah sites in Lebanon in fresh strikes
The Israeli military said on Saturday it had begun striking “Hezbollah infrastructure” in Beirut after it destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon to prevent...
Malaysian bookshop hits on novel idea to bring back readers addicted to ‘brain rot’ clips
“You don’t even have to look for it,” nine-year-old Anaqi said of the short videos he watches online. “It just shows up automatically, and...
Probe launched after Hospital Authority data breach involving 56,0000 patients
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog and police are investigating a large-scale data leak involving over 56,000 patients served by the Hospital Authority, which reported the...
Safety fears bloom in Japan as ageing cherry trees collapse in Tokyo parks
Many of Tokyo’s popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan’s post-war advancement in the 1960s, and are now getting...
Amber rainstorm warning in Hong Kong, with thunderstorms expected over weekend
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KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as revised HK$2 scheme launched
The Hong Kong government has demanded that the city’s largest franchised bus operator investigate the malfunctioning of its fare rebate machines, which provided free...
In a time of war, Chinese museums are a safe haven for ancient treasures of Iran
From glimmering floral-patterned glassware to the vivid colours of intricately designed Persian carpets, artefacts from Iran have captivated visitors to a museum in northern...