US Intelligence Committee to grill Trump adviser 'Sloppy Steve Bannon' in Russia investigation
The House Intelligence Committee is speeding toward a conclusion of its interviews in its Russia investigation. The final result could be marred by partisan infighting.
Bitcoin prices tumble as South Korea upholds threat to ban cryptocurrency over regulation and tax
Prices of bitcoin and other digital currencies skidded as South Korea's top financial policymaker said that a crackdown on trading of cryptocurrencies was still possible.
We need 'genius machines' to solve mankind's biggest problems, Sophia robot creator says
Davis Hanson is perhaps best known as the creator of Sophia, a talk show-going robot partly modelled on Audrey Hepburn that he calls his "masterpiece." Here's why it's the future.
Ford goes all-in on electric vehicles, doubles tech-savvy investment to $11bn
Ford is doubling its investment in electric and hybrid vehicles and plans to introduce 40 models by 2022, including a hybrid version of the F-150 pickup truck in 2020.
Mount Mayon volcano eruption looms as thousands evacuated in Philippines
Lava flowed at least half a kilometer (less than half a mile) down a gulley from the crater and on Monday morning, ash clouds appeared mid-slope, said Renato Solidum, head of the volcano institute.
Aziz Ansari apologises over 'sex assault' allegation: 'I was surprised and concerned'
Ansari said in a statement Sunday (14 January) that he apologized last year when she told him about her discomfort during a sexual encounter in his apartment he said he believed to be consensual.
Twin suicide blasts in central Baghdad kill at least 38, wound dozens more
The attack happened in an area around Tayran Square, which is usually crowded by labourers seeking work.
Iranian oil tanker explodes and sinks off China, leaving 32 presumed dead
The stricken ship had been listing for over a week and now official admit there is 'no hope' of there being any survivors.
Disaster recovery crews make slow progress removing debris of California mudslides
A week after flash storms sent mud cascading through mountain slopes, progress is slowly being made with the massive clear-up operation.
One dead and 57 injured after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Peru
The earthquake struck off the coast of Peru at 09:18GMT (04:18 local time) on 14 January.
Russia's notorious Olympic doping lab is now a restaurant and tourist hotspot
The restaurant sells doping-themed cocktails as a way of cashing in on its notoriety of being at the heart of Russia's Olympic doping efforts.
DNA evidence of child serial killer in Zainab Ansari rape, murder that has shaken Pakistan
The murder and sexual assault of eight-year-old Zainab Ansari, who disappeared on her way to a Koran class on 4 January, has sparked deadly riots.
Kremlin-linked 'Fancy Bear' hackers are targeting US Senate, cyber experts warn
The same Russian government-aligned hackers who penetrated the Democratic Party have spent the past few months laying the groundwork for an espionage campaign against the Senate.
Your Facebook news feed is about to drastically change: Here's how
Facebook is tweaking what people see to make their time on it more "meaningful" in a move that could hurt publishers and news organisations that rely on it to spread their content.
South Korea bitcoin ban: Panic after officials flirt with total trading clampdown
Values of numerous forms of digital currency tumble after South Korea, a hotbed for currencies like bitcoin, weighs up trading ban.
Samsung linked to child exploitation and deceptive trade practices, lawsuit alleges
French rights groups file lawsuit against electronics giant, accusing it of misleading advertising because of alleged labour abuses at factories.
America's poorest are in the firing line of Trump's new health plan
Donald Trump looks at changing health rules so that unemployed people might need a job to get Medicaid coverage.
World's third biggest smartphone manufacturer continues to be locked out of United States
Despite news breaking in December of a deal, talks between Huawei and AT&T to offer Chinese phone in the US have broken down.
'Exclusively for morons': Cryptocurrency gets its Kodak moment, but not everyone is convinced
Firm that traces roots to early days of film photography gets into licensing and cryptocurrency market as part of partnership with WENN Digital.
Deadly mudslides destroy homes in California after wildfires scorched away protective vegetation
The mud was unleashed in the dead of night by flash flooding in the steep, fire-scarred Santa Ynez Mountains.
Are you addicted to your iPhone? Two top Apple investors say children are at risk
Two Apple investors have urged the iPhone maker to help curb smartphone addiction among children, highlighting growing concerns about the effects of gadgets and social media.
Intel CEO strikes a sober tone at CES 2018, promises fix for serious chip flaws
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich opened his keynote talk Monday night at the annual CES gadget show in Las Vegas by addressing the hard-to-fix flaws disclosed by security experts.
Eurozone economy ends 2017 on 'stellar' note
The 19-country eurozone economy closed out last year growing stronger than at any time in nearly seven years.
Move over Tesla: Hyundai pledges to release self-driving cars by 2021
Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday (4 January) it will begin selling its first self-driving vehicles by 2021 in partnership with US-based self-driving technology startup Aurora.
Indian tycoon exiled in London declared 'proclaimed offender' by court back home
Decision by New Delhi court paves way for take over of liquor baron Vijay Mallya's assets.
Taiwan investigates man over illegal North Korean oil sales
The prosecutor's office in southern Kaohsiung began its investigation after reports that South Korean authorities seized a ship for violating UN sanctions.
Tesla falls short on Model 3, but overall sales rise in 2017
The electric car maker has yet again fallen short of production goals for its new sedan.
Curing blindness: The first-ever genetic treatment will cost you $425,000 per eyeball
A first-of-its kind genetic treatment for blindness will cost $850,000, less than the $1m that had been expected, but it's still among the most expensive genetic therapies.
Donald Trump's Irish resort loses money for third consecutive year
The losses come amid signs of trouble at some of his other golf resorts.
Bankrupt Boston Herald gets another purchase offer
A second offer has surfaced for the beleaguered newspaper that filed for bankruptcy last month.