US Open 2016: Andy Murray makes it five Britons through to round two
There was a lot on the line for both women in the all-British clash on court 13, and it was Broady who proved the stronger at the end of a tight contest. The 26-year-old from Stockport fought back from a set down to claim her second victory at a major – the other coming at […]
How China swerved worst of global tech meltdown
While most of the world was grappling with the blue screen of death on Friday, one country that managed to escape largely unscathed was China. The reason is actually quite simple: CrowdStrike is hardly used there. Very few organisations will buy software from an American firm that, in the past, has been vocal about the […]
Trump says he is taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine
Trump: “If it’s not good, I’ll tell you right, I’m not going to get hurt by it” US President Donald Trump has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus, despite public health officials warning it may be unsafe. Speaking at the White House, he told reporters he started taking the malaria and lupus […]
The app founder inspiring kids
Pearce Jarrett is a machine learning engineer and founder of Gwaan, a motivational fitness app that uses AI technology. The 28-year-old began the app 18 months ago and it has since won a UKRI Young Innovators Award. Fewer than 2% of academic staff working in science, technology, engineering and maths are black according to new […]
Key wins boost Indian PM Modi’s re-election bid
Getty Images Narendra Modi greets supporters during celebrations after BJP’s election wins on Sunday Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won three of the four key state elections in India ahead of the crucial general elections next year. The BJP retained power in Madhya Pradesh and took Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The main Opposition Congress […]
Airports welcome ‘signs of recovery in aviation’
Getty Images Inverness Airport has only been available for essential flights since the end of March Scottish airports have described EasyJet’s plans to restart some scheduled flights next month as “welcome news”. The airline has announced its intention to resume some UK and a small number of international routes from 15 June. The move would […]
Donna Vekic to join Johanna Konta at the 2018 Nottingham Open
Tournament director, Rebecca James, said having both of last season’s women’s finalists for the pre-Wimbledon event was “great news”. “Last year’s spectacular final between these two talented players in front of a sell-out crowd was the perfect ending to the tournament,” James added. “With the Friday, Saturday and Sunday all sold out, we saw record […]
Huge security operation under way as Games near
AFP France has put tens of thousands of troops on the streets of Paris ahead of the Olympics A scrum of disappointed tourists stared, wistfully, through the maze of metal fences lining the River Seine. Ahead of them, Notre Dame cathedral and other Parisian treasures lay, tantalisingly, out of reach. “We don’t have a code,” […]
Call to end ban on producing immune therapy from UK blood
BBC Megan, with mother Victoria, has needed immunoglobulins since the age of two Eight-year-old Megan Steadman’s immune system is like that of a newborn and needs a special treatment derived from blood plasma to strengthen it. Production of immunoglobulins was banned in the UK in the 90s over fears about the potential spread of the […]
Bournemouth students trial VR tech to learn to cycle on roads
A group of students at a Bournemouth school have been using virtual reality (VR) to prepare them for cycling on the roads. The Year 7 students at The Bourne Academy have taken part in a programme alongside physical training on bikes. The technology uses electronic tablets to recreate road-based cycling scenarios with students able to […]