Europe tries to boost economy as Trump presidency looms
The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct. Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) cutting interest rates for the third time in a row on Thursday, saying that lowering inflation was “well on track”, the outlook for growth is less rosy. “The element which has changed is […]
Why a feminist detective show was banned in Pakistan
ZEE5 The web series features a group of women who set up a detective agency A new Pakistani web series called Churails has created an uproar in the country for its bold subject matter and depiction of its female leads. The 10-episode series features a group of women from diverse backgrounds who get together to […]
What were Scottish football’s targets by 2020 – and have they been achieved?
Simply put, the 2020 Vision was “a framework for promoting, fostering and developing football in this country”. The general ethos for the main targets was for the national side to succeed at the highest level, and to use that success to further grow the game. It was considered realistic that the men’s side could qualify […]
Cameras that detect illegal school parking could be installed
Getty Images The cameras would be used to catch parents parking illegally while dropping off their kids at school City-wide cameras to catch parents parking illegally while dropping off their kids at school could be installed. Bristol City Council will meet on Thursday to decide whether to introduce a trial of CCTV that can automatically […]
How the mournful songs of icebergs reverberate around the world
Getty Images Antarctica’s biggest icebergs act like giant tuning forks when they collide with each other and the sea floor (Credit: Getty Images) Icebergs produce some of the loudest natural noises in the oceans. Can we learn anything about their birth, life and death by listening in? Hemmed in by the sea ice that forms […]
Northumbria Police used face recognition to identify Sunderland riot suspects
Police used facial recognition technology to help identify suspects involved in the summer riots. Northumbria Police said it had used the software to help it make several arrests in Sunderland linked to the city’s disorder on 2 August. Cleveland and Durham forces did not use the technology to identify suspected rioters, the BBC has confirmed. […]
Women’s World Cup: Nigeria boss Thomas Dennerby teamwork key
Nigeria women’s coach Thomas Dennerby says African teams need better teamwork if they are to be successful. The Swede says the individual skills are there to match other continents. Dennerby guided Sweden to third place at the 2011 Women’s World Cup and is now preparing to take the Super Falcons to this year’s finals in […]
The violent birth of the Geminid meteor shower
Getty Images The Geminids are one of the astronomical highlights of the year, creating a spectacular show of shooting stars every December. Scientists are now starting to understand where they came from. Scientists think that around this time, something catastrophic happened to an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, causing it to crumble and fling bits of […]
Novak Djokovic is urged by the UK health secretary to reflect on his Covid jab refusal
Watch: Novak Djokovic gave an exclusive interview to the BBC’s Amol Rajan Novak Djokovic should “reflect on his decision” not to get a Covid jab, the Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said. The men’s world number one told the BBC he was prepared to miss top tournaments to defend his freedom of choice. Mr Javid […]
The children leaving the Mafia
Getty Images An aerial view of Palermo (Credit: Getty Images) How should the state protect children raised in organised crime families? Italian courts are tackling this thorny issue. Claudia Caramanna has only been in her role two years and her work is already attracting unwanted attention. A year ago, an anonymous letter with a hand-drawn cross […]