Trump renews China tariff threats ahead of G20 summit
Getty Images US President Donald Trump has said he is likely to go ahead with a hike on tariffs currently imposed on Chinese goods. The comments to the Wall Street Journal come as he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of this week’s G20 summit. The tariffs would be raised […]
Prince Harry says life in US what Diana would have wanted for him
Prince Harry said his life in the US is what his mother Princess Diana would have “wanted” for him. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to Montecito, California four years ago, after announcing they would step back as senior royals and work to become financially independent. Speaking to Andrew Sorkin at The New York […]
Bug eat bug – controlling pests with other insects
The Brazilian firm that breeds wasps that are released over crops to control pest insects It is not a job for someone who is scared of creepy crawlies. The team of laboratory workers are busy collecting the eggs laid by thousands of bugs in large plastic containers. They have to shake and brush away the […]
US joins Vienna talks aimed at reviving accord
EPA Officials from the six countries still party to the nuclear deal held preparatory talks on Tuesday The United States has joined talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal, which the Trump administration abandoned in 2018. President Joe Biden has said he wants to return to the landmark accord. But the six […]
‘Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran’
Joginger Singh The Gulf Sky’s deck, pictured at dusk In July 2020, the oil tanker Gulf Sky vanished from waters off the United Arab Emirates, along with its crew. Days later it turned up in Iran where it’s now suspected to be working as a “ghost ship” – helping the regime ferry oil in breach […]
Tea at the Ritz soured by credit card scammers
Getty Images Diners at the luxury Ritz hotel in London have been targeted by “extremely convincing” scammers who posed as hotel staff to steal payment card details. The scammers phoned people with exact details of their restaurant bookings, asking them to “confirm” card details. They then tried to spend thousands of pounds at the catalogue […]
The nine paint colours that can transform your home
Joybird (Credit: Joybird) As Pantone’s “colour of the year 2025” is announced, we explore the paint shades that are trending now – and find out which colours can improve our mood. Deciding on the colour of a room at home is a major commitment, as most of us will live with it for years or […]
‘It’s a very good career’
Joe Darlow/BBC A shortage of HGV drivers has meant some companies are not able to send and receive goods Flu jabs, furniture, food and drink are just some of the items in short supply due to a nationwide lack of lorry drivers. Covid, Brexit and tax changes have all contributed to the estimated shortfall of […]
Raspberry Pi computer looks down on Earth
SSTL The camera could be used as an inspection tool This is a neat image of Planet Earth, showing another beautiful day in the Mediterranean. The outlines of Italy, Corsica and Sardinia are unmistakable. The view to the west includes the Balearics. What’s interesting about the picture is that it was taken with a commercial […]
Rivals author Dame Jilly Cooper excited over TV show’s return
PA Dame Jilly Cooper has “adored” seeing the world fall in love with her characters, 40 years after the release of her novel Rivals author Dame Jilly Cooper said she was excited a television show based on her novel would be returning as working on the first series was “a fairytale come true”. Disney+ renewed […]