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Starbucks new boss under fire for 1,000-mile commute
Getty Images The newly-announced boss of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, has come under fire after it was revealed he will commute almost 1,000 miles (1,600km) from…
Europe ‘more split’ than decade ago
Getty Images Most Europeans believe their countries are more polarised than 10 years ago, and 47% see their societies as less tolerant, a poll for…
Mosque attacker charged with terrorism
Reuters The suspect is due in court in June (file photo) The man accused of killing 51 people in the Christchurch mosques attack has been…
Sunderland student in world record 80-hour portrait marathon bid
BBC Sunderland student Abidemi Praise Omopariola aims to draw for 80 consecutive hours A student is attempting to set a world record by drawing portraits…
Is it okay to hijack Catholic style?
Getty Images Queen Bey looking like the Queen of Heaven, wearing a diadem similar to the crown that the Virgin Mary wears in several paintings…
Why we need a better way to measure hurricanes
Getty Images Hurricane Ernesto caused widespread flooding and storm surge in Puerto Rico (Credit: Getty Images) Hurricanes are ranked by wind speed, which leaves out…
Manx Farmers’ Union votes no confidence in meat plant management
A farmer’s union has declared a vote of no confidence in the management of the Isle of Man’s government-subsidised Meat Plant. The Manx National Farmers’…
Charities in new climate change challenge to Scottish government
PA The group wants zero emissions by 2050 at the latest Campaigners have challenged the Scottish government to go further and faster to tackle climate…
Women challenge Turkey traditions for right to work
BBC Ms Resuloglu and her friends meet every month in a tradition called “gün” The piping-hot tea washes down the Turkish classics: stuffed vine-leaves, cheese…
Tech firms apologise after damning report
AFP/Getty Discrimination in recruitment has contributed to a decrease in the proportion of Chinese women working, Human Rights Watch says Leading Chinese tech firms have…