Fifteen countries on Sunday signed a sprawling Asian trade deal seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (#RCEP) — which includes 10 Southeast Asian...
Coronavirus pandemic in the UK: Johnson optimistic on vaccine as he self-isolates
#British Prime Minister Boris #Johnson said Monday he is “fit as a butcher’s dog” and firmly in control of the government, despite having to self-isolate because a contact has tested positive for the #coronavirus.
Hurricane Iota powers up in new threat to Central America
Fast-strengthening #Hurricane #Iota, the strongest hurricane yet in this record-smashing season, became very dangerous Category 4 on Monday as it approached the same part of #CentralAmerica battered by a similarly...
One giant leap for space privatization
Monday’s successful Crew Dragon capsule launch heralds the culmination of nearly two decades of efforts to privatize US space missions, as SpaceX and Boeing compete to take over low Earth orbit transit duties from...
Jolimoi: The success story of a French beauty startup
This week, we speak to Isabelle Rabier, the founder and CEO of Jolimoi, a French start-up that’s revolutionising how women get beauty advice thanks to a powerful algorithm that tells consumers which product is...
Vendée Globe: Brit Alex Thomson takes the lead in sailing race
46-year-old British skipper Alex #Thomson is participating in his fifth #VendéeGlobe this year. He is widely considered as a favourite to take the coveted title in his all-new, radically designed #HugoBoss yacht.