Four reasons why Trump blinked
Reuters The seriousness of the shutdown was starting to show. Here are four reasons from the business world why the White House blinked. 1. The travel industry was stressed. The issues were blamed on staff shortages, as air traffic controllers and screening officers – who have been working without pay since the start of the […]
The ancient Cambodian silk that was almost lost
Lizzie Enfield Features correspondent Joerg Drescher/Getty Images Ikat weaving from Cambodia’s unique golden silk dates back more than 1,000 years to the Khmer Empire (Credit: Joerg Drescher/Getty Images) Golden silk has run through Cambodia’s history for centuries, and Sophea Pheach is helping to ensure that it is also woven into the country’s future. Not far […]
Iran protest deaths and UK rail fare rises
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: Reuters Several dead as Iran protests continue At least 13 people are thought to have been killed in Iran, after violence broke out during anti-government protests. The demonstrations, which started last week, initially focused on price rises and corruption, but have widened into a more general expression of anger against […]
The Indian village where girls rule
Bhavya Dore Features correspondent Bhavya Dore Today, more girls attend the local school than boys do (Credit: Bhavya Dore) In India, girls have historically been valued less than boys. But after a father tragically lost his daughter, he spearheaded a nationwide campaign to change gender perceptions. 50 Reasons to Love the World – 2021 Why […]
Theatre and pub reopening in NI delayed
Jayne McCormack BBC News NI Political Reporter Derry Playhouse The Playhouse in Londonderry had been given an indicative reopening date of 1 September Theatres in Northern Ireland will not be able to reopen to audiences next week as originally planned, the Executive Office has said. They had been given an indicative date of 1 September […]
A new side to the holy city of Bethlehem
Richard Morgan Features correspondent Star Street, the pilgrimage path of Mary and Joseph, has been renovated with new storefronts and fresh paint (Richard Morgan) Known for being the birthplace of Jesus Christ, this biblical-but-still-bustling little town has a new miracle afoot: a renaissance of Palestinian culture and coolness. Our coverage during coronavirus While travelling is […]
Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released
Alice Cuddy International reporter Watch: Three more Israeli hostages released by Hamas Three Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were released from captivity on Saturday, in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Yarden Bibas, 34, Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Keith Siegel, 65, were handed over to the Red Cross – the […]
Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?
Will Smale Business reporter, BBC News Sippd The Sippd app uses AI to help match drinkers with wines that they’d really like Artificial intelligence (AI) can’t taste or smell – at least not yet – but it is now increasingly helping people buy a decent bottle of wine. Blake Hershey says that the inspiration for […]
America’s ‘fried chicken war’
Diana Lambdin Meyer Features correspondent Bruce N Meyer Today, Kansans still remain split over whether Chicken Annie’s or Chicken Mary’s rules the roost (Credit: Bruce N Meyer) How immigration, ingenuity and the American spirit shaped a US fried chicken “war” that’s been simmering for four generations. Our coverage during coronavirus While travelling is on hold […]
Can pubs stand many more Dry Januarys?
Daniel Thomas Business reporter, BBC News Rocket Leisure/ Graham Turner The Old Street Records bar in Shoreditch “As a small independent bar group, we do feel a hit at the start of the year,” says Tom Jackman, director of the Northcote, Venn Street and Old Street Records bars in London. In January people are naturally […]