Alibaba-backed EV startup XPeng says raises $400 million for growth
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer XPeng, backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said on Wednesday it has raised $400 million from investors including Xiaomi Corp...
Massive mural of Greta Thunberg to stare down at San Francisco
Greta Thunberg will gaze down at people from a building in downtown San Francisco from Tuesday night when an artist formally unveils a giant mural...
U.S. House panel to hold impeachment hearings next week
The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee will hold public hearings for three days next week in its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, the...
Regulators begin probe into Google-Ascension cloud computing deal: WSJ
A U.S. federal regulator has initiated an investigation into a cloud computing deal between Alphabet Inc’s Google and Ascension Health which would give Google access...
John Legend named People magazine’s ‘sexiest man alive’
Multi-talented singer and actor John Legend was named People magazine’s “sexiest man alive” on Tuesday, but said he wondered whether he could live up to...
Venice mayor declares disaster as city hit by second worst high tide
Venice was hit by the second highest tide recorded in the lagoon city on Tuesday, which flooded its historic basilica and left many of its...
Probably my best ever, says Thiem after Djokovic win
Austria’s Dominic Thiem described his stunning victory over Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals on Tuesday as probably the best match he has ever played....
Colombia foreign minister to move to top defense post
Colombia’s foreign minister, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, will move to head the Defense Ministry, President Ivan Duque said on Tuesday, where he will focus on everyday...
Boeing pilot who exchanged leaked 737 MAX simulator messages changes jobs-sources
One of two Boeing Co technical pilots who described flaws in a crucial flight control system in leaked 2016 instant messages has been transferred to...
Nissan shares skid after profit plunge, outlook cut
Shares of Nissan Motor slid more than 4% in early trade on Wednesday, a day after the Japanese automaker reported a 70% plunge in quarterly...