The stories that reveal the soul of Ukraine
Alamy/Javier Hirschfeld The history of Ukrainian literature reflects the country’s tragic conflicts, its diverse population, and the people’s distinctive humour, writes John Self. In 2014,…
Severn Trent boss and sex toy founder win businesswomen awards
David M. Benett Chief executive of Severn Trent, Liv Garfield, was praised for her strong focus on customers The boss of a water company and…
Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum: Who is Dubai’s ruler?
AFP Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the 71-year-old billionaire ruler of Dubai and vice-president of the United Arab Emirates. In the Middle East,…
Two electric buses trialled during Isle of Man TT fortnight
Two electric buses are being trialled on the Isle of Man as part of the fleet catering tens of thousands of TT visitors. The single-decker,…
Duran Duran set to play at Powderham Castle
Duran Duran are set to play in a Devon castle next summer – one of only two UK shows the band is performing next year.…
Sainsbury’s gives its beauty offering a facelift
Sainsburys Sainsbury’s is launching specialised beauty aisles in 11 stores as part of a renewed push into the beauty industry. The supermarket chain said it…
Jeane Freeman would not have supported gender reform law
‘I wouldn’t have supported gender bill in its current form’ – Scotland’s former health secretary One of Nicola Sturgeon’s allies has said she would not…
How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet
Hyunjin Seo Hyungin Seo says China does not need western technology firms When Hyunjin Seo visited Beijing in July last year, she scrolled through Google…
Stay ahead in AI race, tech boss urges West
Getty Images A protester calling for the AI race to be stopped Fears about the technology have led to demands for new regulation, with the…
Scots Trad Music Awards in Inverness
The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards were held in Inverness on Saturday night. The prize for album of the year was posthumously awarded to…