Prince of Wales says its been hardest year of his life
Getty Images The Prince of Wales has been visiting South Africa for his Earthshot Prize The Prince of Wales has described the past year as the “hardest year” of his life. Speaking to reporters at the end of his visit to South Africa, Prince William talked about how he has coped after both his wife […]
The rise and fall of China’s viral maths ‘prodigy’
Getty Images The maths contest results prompted a nationwide debate about China’s schools and academic pathways A 17-year-old girl in China hailed as a genius in a mathematics contest cheated, competition organisers have said – ending months of scepticism over her stellar results. Jiang Ping, a fashion design student from a rural town in Jiangsu […]
How to feed Scotland in 2050
BBC Most people will not know what they are having for tea but a panel of experts has been considering how we can feed the world in 2050, without destroying the planet in the process. They say it requires a significant shift in what we eat and how we grow it. For The Nine, I […]
‘A giant of Scotland’ and Truss fights for survival
Tributes to actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, feature on the front pages of many of Scotland’s newspapers. The Daily Record hails the star as “a real giant of Scotland”. The Scottish Sun hails Coltrane as a “national treasure” and says he “brought joy to millions”. The father-of-two died in […]
Viral TikTok boosts father’s thriller book to bestseller
TikTok @stonemaidens Mr Richards was happy just to have finished his novel, his daughter said Lloyd Devereux Richards, a full time attorney and father of three, spent 14 years pursuing his dream of writing a book, and the next 11 years hoping for the thriller to take off. It did not, until last week when […]
Jeremy Hunt set to extend energy help but bills will go up
Getty Images Help with energy bills is likely to be extended beyond April but at a less generous level in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement. Benefits and the state pensions will also rise with in line with prices, the BBC understands. In his statement, at about 11.30 GMT, Mr Hunt will unveil tax rises and […]
Ex-contender for Australian PM to leave politics
Reuters Julie Bishop has been a federal MP for two decades Former Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop, the highest-ranking woman to serve in the two-term government, has announced she is leaving politics. The upheaval also ended her 11-year tenure as Liberal Party deputy leader. Ms Bishop said she would not contest the next election, expected […]
Sex toy reawarded robotics prize
Lora DiCarlo Lora Haddock says she is thankful for the decision The Ose robotic vibrator by Lora DiCarlo was originally given the prize by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in January. However, the CTA quickly changed its mind and ousted the device, causing outrage. The organisation has now offered a “sincere apology” to Lora DiCarlo. […]
Paralympian Lora Fachie shares breastfeeding struggle
Helen Mary Inages Lora and Neil Fachie welcomed baby Fraser into their family in October Paralympic cycling gold medallist Lora Fachie has opened up about the struggle to breastfeed her baby that led her to feel like a failure. Lora, who has a visual impairment, was a gold medal winner at the Paralympic Games in […]
Trump says Musk could head ‘government efficiency’ force
Donald Trump said he would enlist Elon Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins a second term as US president. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday, Trump said the X owner had agreed to head a task force to conduct a “complete financial and performance audit of the […]