How the fall of Pyongyang brought the world to the brink of crisis
Getty Images In December 1950, a BBC cameraman captured the fall of Pyongyang, a defining moment in the Korean War. In History examines how the conflict ravaged the land and its people, defined the future of the peninsula, and pushed the world to the brink of a nuclear catastrophe. “All roads leading out of the […]
Scottish seafood exports ‘held up by post-Brexit rules’
EPA The Scottish Seafood Association says exports to the EU are being hit by “red tape” delays in Scotland and France. It claims up to 25 trucks were backlogged for clearance due to computer problems in Boulogne on Tuesday. Delays have also affected distribution at three depots in Lanarkshire. The UK government said it was […]
Firm defends algorithm that ‘spots women’s orgasms’
Getty Images A firm that claimed to have built an algorithm to identify women’s orgasms has defended itself after ridicule on social media. Cyprus-based Relida Limited said its algorithm could “validate” female orgasms 86% of the time. Slides from a presentation it produced were posted on Twitter and were retweeted thousands of times. The company […]
Sarina Wiegman: England manager wins Uefa women’s Coach of the Year award following Euros success
A golden boot winner in La Liga and the Champions League last season, Benzema picked up the men’s player award. The 34-year-old, who is a leading contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or, fought off competition from Real Madrid team-mate Thibaut Courtois and Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City. Benzema netted 27 goals in the Spanish […]
Cambridge University Stem support for Covid-hit students
Cambridge University Students will be offered support and tuition in the sciences and maths About 750 state school A-level science and maths students are expected to take part in a Cambridge University scheme to bridge the gap in their education during the coronavirus pandemic. Tuition by academics and a stay at a Cambridge college will […]
Bristol Beacon welcomes record visitor numbers after £132m revamp
Bristol Beacon Ezra Collective were among the many artists to perform at the Bristol Beacon in the first year since a huge revamp Bosses at a revamped concert hall say it attracted a record number of visitors in its first year since a £132m transformation. The Bristol Beacon reopened in November 2023 after a five-year […]
Welsh seafood in ‘grave state’ over port delays
Nerys Edwards Nerys Edwards said she had lost £50,000 after a lorry full of produce was delayed at Portsmouth for 30 hours The Welsh seafood industry needs urgent help to survive Brexit disruption at ports, the environment minister has warned. Lesley Griffiths said the trade deal between the UK and European Union had a “catastrophic […]
Donald Trump presidency: How the world has already changed
Mr Trump had no shortage of detractors during the election, be they foreign powers, business leaders or members of his own party. But it didn’t take long for them to come around. Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, who all but disowned Mr Trump in the campaign, pledged on election night to work “hand-in-hand” with the […]
Hope Powell: Women’s Super League must use new TV money to help smaller clubs close gap
Birmingham City players this month sent a letter to the club’s board complaining about conditions for the women’s team. Powell said that was “very concerning” and “highlights the fact there is still quite a disparity in the league” despite WSL growth and professionalisation. “While the game has shifted there are still some areas and some […]
Brexit shellfish delays leave Scottish seafood rotting
Jamie McMillan Twitter Jamie McMillan said delays in exporting his shellfish would result in them arriving dead A Scottish shellfish firm has warned it is on the brink of bankruptcy as delays continue at ports following the introduction of post-Brexit red tape. Lochfyne Langoustines managing director Jamie McMillan said his firm had already lost some […]