South Korea opposition files motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
EPA “Arrest Yoon Suk-yeol,” angry critizens chanted as they fill the streets South Korea’s opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The country woke up to an uncertain reality on Wednesday after a night of unprecedented scenes which saw Yoon unexpectedly impose martial […]
Don’t ask me which vaccine is best, please
Reuters Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says he’s noticed that his medical colleagues show a preference for one vaccine, while members of the public often prefer another. He argues that this isn’t a time to be choosy. The dash for vaccines has thrown up a rather peculiar situation. With so many pharmaceutical companies […]
Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging
Getty Images Millions of UK consumers could receive payouts after a legal claim was launched against mobile phone networks. Justin Gutmann, a former executive at Citizens Advice, alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged customers for phones beyond the end of their contract. He is seeking damages of more than £3bn on behalf of 4.8 […]
Why this Texan is causing such a stir in the 2020 race
Getty Images Beto O’Rourke on the campaign trail in Washington, Iowa Beto O’Rourke made headlines while losing an election last year. Now he’s running for president and already breaking fundraising records, but is this Texan the real deal? O’Rourke arrived at a gourmet coffee shop in the small south-eastern Iowa town of Mount Pleasant and […]
Basingstoke and Plymouth Vodafone 3G mobile switch off under way
Getty Images Any customers who have not moved over to 4G and 5G will be switched over to Vodafone’s 2G network The first phase of Vodafone’s project to switch off its 3G mobile broadband platform is under way. The company plans to repurpose the radio frequencies for faster 4G and 5G services, starting in Plymouth […]
Christmas dinner costs rise as inflation bites
Getty Images Christmas dinner is set to cost more this year with the price of staples such as turkey, Brussels sprouts and Christmas pudding all higher, according to analyst firm Kantar. A meal for four now costs £27.48 on average, up 3.4% from last year. But this has not dented people’s “desire to treat themselves […]
Rugby’s concussion problem tackled by smart mouthguards
Smart mouthguards are the latest innovation in smart sports technology Modern contact sport often involves huge athletes crashing into each other at high speed – and that means more concussion and head trauma. Rugby is just one of the sports that has had to front up to its head injury crisis. The sport’s governing bodies […]
Newcastle e-scooters posing danger, disability campaigner says
NFBUK The NFBUK said it found multiple instances of scooters being left lying ion pavements Discarded e-scooters are posing a danger to disabled people in Newcastle, a campaign group has said. Blindness campaigner Sarah Gayton said she was “shocked” to find “dumped” scooters “creating dangerous trip hazards” during a visit to the city. The council […]
Love Island’s eBay styling could change second-hand buying habits
Getty Images Millie Court and Liam Reardon won series seven of the reality show Love Island’s decision to dress contestants in second-hand clothes from eBay could spark a change in viewers’ shopping habits, fashion experts say. The show had attracted criticism from sustainability advocates for promoting fast fashion with previous sponsors like Missguided and I […]
‘Sued by my abuser for millions, I set up a social network instead’
BBC Olivia DeRamus was 19 and studying at university in California when she was sexually assaulted. The situation was made worse when she found she couldn’t speak out about it. “I was sexually assaulted. And my story doesn’t end there,” says Olivia. After reporting the incident, the university launched an investigation and took action against […]