Five ways China’s past has shaped its present
Getty Images To understand today’s headlines about China’s approach to issues such as trade, foreign policy or internet censorship, turn to its past. The country…
New terrorism strategy and learners on the motorway
Hello. Here’s your morning briefing: ‘Contest’ to tackle terror Getty Images No safe spaces for terrorists. That’s the message from Home Secretary Sajid Javid today…
ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
Getty Images OpenAI launched ChatGPT last November Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there…
Why in-person workers may be more likely to get promoted
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) Remote work has a lot of benefits, but one major drawback: it may be harder to climb the career ladder when you’re…
US Congress overrides Trump veto for first time
The Senate overrides President Trump’s veto The US Congress has overturned President Donald Trump’s veto of a defence spending bill, the first time this has…
First woman wins Clipper round-the-world yacht race
Wendy Tuck: “It’s a great day for sailing” Australian Wendy Tuck has become the first female skipper to win the Clipper round-the-world yacht race. British…
China’s economic slowdown: How bad is it?
Getty Images China’s exports have fallen, especially to the US, with whom it is locked in a so-called trade war China’s economy has been slowing…
The reasons why people become incompetent at work
Alamy (Credit: Alamy) Why are so many people so bad at what they do? The ‘Peter Principle’ may explain. Have you ever wondered why the…
Women’s Six Nations 2018: England favourites to retain their crown
As reigning Grand Slam champions and World Cup runners up, England are the team to beat in the 2018 Women’s Six Nations. France are expected…
BT to recruit 1,000 people at new Birmingham site
BT The company said the site included the latest technology including smart meeting rooms BT will create about 1,000 jobs at its new Birmingham office,…