Lord Lucan ‘found’ and Prince Andrew ‘bewildered’
REUTERS/Peter Nicholls Boris Johnson spoke to US president Donald Trump by telephone in an bid to allay US fears over the decision to allow Huawei to continue its role in the UK’s 5G network Many of the papers lead on the government’s decision to allow Huawei to help build the UK’s 5G network, and the […]
‘Women’s centre supported me in chaotic time’
BBC In the past two years, Footprints has diverted the equivalent of 145,000 meals that would have been wasted to families in need A west Belfast mother has praised a local women’s centre for providing support during a “very chaotic and stressful” time. Footprints Women’s Centre has been delivering services for families in the Colin […]
The technology firm digitising health in Nigeria
A technology firm is trying to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s healthcare industry by digitising health. “We’ve seen that telemedicine can actually change the face of the healthcare system,” Tito Ovia, co-founder of Helium Health told the BBC. “Now having these teleclinics in certain areas and certain local governments where patients can walk in and […]
India’s gig workers see hope in new state law
Getty Images Gig workers in India frequently protest against poor working conditions Gig workers in India are celebrating a small but significant victory in their ongoing fight for labour rights and better working conditions. The work is gruelling, hours are long, the pay is meagre and there’s no job security or access to basic rights […]
Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?
BBC I’m shocked I’m offered drugs so easily even though I’ve set up my fake account as a child Minutes after opening a Snapchat account pretending to be a 15-year-old girl, I’m amazed at what I see. Drugs seem to be readily available – just a couple of clicks away. I thought this world was […]
How Apple’s iPhone has changed through the years
Getty Images He’s the key designer behind the iPhone, iMac and iPod: products which have helped make Apple the world’s most valuable company. Now as the man largely responsible for the iconic phone leaves, we cast our minds back to the evolution of the handset. Can you remember how we got to a point where […]
Ardbeg owner The Glenmorangie Company buys Islay hotel
BBC The owners of Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery have bought a well-known hotel on the island. The Glenmorangie Company, which is part of the LVMH group, purchased the Islay Hotel for an undisclosed sum. The company said the move would allow it to “create another world-class whisky and hospitality experience” on Islay. Situated in Port Ellen, […]
Farmer’s pain at TB loss of 500 cow herd
BBC “There’s nothing worse than seeing a dairy farm sat empty,” says Gwyndaf Thomas A farmer has spoken about the toll on him and his family after losing his entire dairy herd of 500 to bovine tuberculosis (TB). Gwyndaf Thomas, who farms near Meidrim in Carmarthenshire, has had to rebuild his farm after the loss […]
What are the challenges of mass testing?
Getty Images Boris Johnson described mass-testing plans as a “moonshot” The prime minister talked about his “Moonshot” plan, on Wednesday, to test millions of people every day using tests that can produce results in as little as 20 minutes. He said they “would allow people to lead more normal lives” by giving them the all […]
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake hits California
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of northern California, according to the US Geological Survey. A tsunami warning was initially issued along the coasts of both northern California and southern Oregon – an area that includes about 4.7 million people – but has since been rescinded. The earthquake’s epicentre hit closest […]