Yahoo appoints Google exec Marissa Mayer as new CEO
Technology firm Yahoo has appointed leading Google executive Marissa Mayer as its next chief executive. Ms Mayer, 37, will become the firm’s third CEO in…
Turner prize winner ‘used objects’ to make Scottish Sikh connections
Jasleen Kaur, an artist celebrating the Scottish Sikh community, has won this year’s Turner Prize. The 38-year-old won the award for her Alter Altar exhibition…
Uber sells South East Asia operations to rival Grab
Getty Images Grab operates in 190 cities in South East Asia including Phnom Penh Uber is selling its South East Asia ride-share and food delivery…
Is failure the new literary success?
From memoir and self-care books to comic novels, writing about our flaws and imperfections has never been so popular. But can failing ever be a…
We need new etiquette rulebooks
Getty Images There should be a new etiquette guidebook in the light of recent sexual harassment scandal, Canadian author Margaret Atwood has said. Atwood –…
Top China Bitcoin exchange to stop trading
Getty Images One of China’s biggest Bitcoin exchanges has said it will stop trading, after a government warning over virtual currencies. BTCC said it would…
Thousands attend first day of Lincolnshire Show
BBC Organisers say this year visitors can use a phone app to tour the showground Thousands of people have attended the first day of one…
Smart cards that top-up health
Getty Images (Copyright: Getty Images) Most of Kenya’s population can’t afford the crippling expenses if they fall seriously ill. But help is at their fingertips…
ICC commits to equal prize money for men’s and women’s events ahead of 2030 target
The ICC and chief executives’ committee also approved changes to over-rate sanctions in Test cricket. The changes have been retrospectively applied to the start of…
‘Livid’ Michael Gove rips up EU customs partnership report
REUTERS/Simon Dawson Brexiteer Michael Gove objects to the customs partnership favoured by Theresa May Environment Secretary Michael Gove physically ripped up a report on Theresa…