Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life

Oct 24,2019
A group of tourists sip water at a five-star hotel in Kathmandu, unaware that the green glasses in their hands were once bottles discarded on Mount Everest -- left by climbers eager to make their ascent.
Social media app TikTok removes Islamic State propaganda videos
Oct 22
Social media app TikTok has taken down accounts that were posting propaganda videos for the Islamic State group, a company employee said Tuesday, in the latest scandal to hit the popular platform.
Italian hydroponics farm bets on 'red gold'
Aug 09
The Italian tomato is prized around the world, but its reputation has soured in recent years over reports of mafia infiltration, slave labour and toxic fires that poison water sources.
Samsung unveils premium-priced Galaxy Note 10
Aug 08
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a new-generation Galaxy Note large-screen handset starting at $950 and said it will work closer with Microsoft so that services function better across its array of devices.
'Like a miracle': Poo powering Kenya's modern farmers
Aug 07
Kenya boasts more biodigesters than anywhere else in Africa -- a "poo power" that is being used to run everything from cooking stoves to farm equipment, phone chargers and shower heaters.
Flying Frenchman fails in Channel crossing bid
Jul 26
A daredevil French inventor on Thursday failed in his attempt to fly across the Channel standing on a jet-powered "flyboard", crashing into the sea but vowing to try again.
Samsung to launch foldable smartphone in September
Jul 25
South Korean electronics giant Samsung announced Thursday it will release its cutting-edge foldable smartphone in September, despite a trade dispute between Seoul and Tokyo which analysts say will affect delivery.