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China robot maker Unitree’s post-listing slump sparks bubble fears
Unitree, China’s leading humanoid robot maker, experienced a 45% share decline following its Shanghai debut, raising concerns about market bubbles and the integrity of China’s IPO system.
United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here’s what it says about travel today
United Airlines announced plans Tuesday to add numerous international destinations in 2027, ranging from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Okinawa, Japan, as the carrier continues expanding beyond traditional tourist hubs.
TV tonight: Michael Sheen exposes a toxic scandal in north Wales
Michael Sheen investigates alleged chemical poisoning in north Wales from decades-old dumping by contractors, concluding with cancer victims seeking accountability in a documentary airing later this month.
David Olusoga’s extraordinary new show: best podcasts of the week
David Olusoga hosts a new podcast series about the 1819 Peterloo massacre in Manchester, exploring systematic disenfranchisement and state violence through survivor accounts.
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Why Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China
China announced its largest vehicle recall affecting over four million cars, mostly Teslas, over concerns about hidden door handles that may trap occupants during emergencies.
Woolworths posts $1.14bn profit in cost-of-living crisis – but CEO says it’s not thanks to rising shelf prices
Woolworths reported a $1.14bn net profit with rising margins, citing increased customer volume and cost cuts rather than price increases during the cost-of-living crisis.
Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes
Iran’s strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, recently described as central to its security doctrine, faces erosion as alternative pipeline routes and workarounds reduce its economic leverage and force reconsideration of Tehran’s negotiating position.
China hits out at ‘illegal’ new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran and its trading partners including China, which vowed to take “all necessary measures” to protect its interests and described the measures as illegal.
Nigeria kidnappings: President Bola Tinubu orders manhunt after victim video uploaded
Nigeria’s president has ordered a manhunt after armed gunmen attacked four villages in Niger state last Friday, with estimates suggesting up to 500 people were abducted in simultaneous assaults.
Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
Ukraine has received a small batch of US Patriot interceptors and confirmed future supplies of French Crotale missiles, though President Zelenskyy says the country needs significantly more air defense systems.
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Instagram’s leader testified that few teenagers used a safety feature designed to reduce addiction before it became default in 2024, as Meta faces a major trial over allegations of deliberately addictive platform design.
Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says
A medical group reports that a Sudanese rebel faction aligned with the RSF killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan, displacing many civilians from the region.
Man on trial for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder claims he was framed
A businessman on trial for murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia claims he was framed by police and that Malta’s top governmental adviser masterminded the killing.
‘Outrageous’: UN condemns Israeli threat to expel Gaza residents over kites
The UN condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from Gaza areas where children have been flying kites, calling the warning “outrageous.”
US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 49,571 people in July, marking the highest monthly total since President Trump’s second term began in January 2025.
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refueling aircraft have departed Bulgaria’s Bezmer airbase after weeks of tension, with residents fearing their village could become a target for Iranian attacks.