China retaliates after Turkey’s claims about Abdurehim Heyit
CRI A screenshot of the footage appearing to show Mr Heyit China has railed at Turkish claims it is mistreating its Uighur minority, after a dispute about the fate of a prominent musician. Turkey cited reports Abdurehim Heyit had died in a detention camp, and called China’s treatment of the Uighurs a “great embarrassment for […]
Where can I go on holiday? A guide to destinations
EPA Beaches around Europe have seen an influx of holidaymakers since June when many countries lifted border restrictions The prospect of a holiday abroad is on the cards again, after the UK government eased quarantine rules. People returning to the UK from certain countries do not need to self-isolate. The full lists of the countries […]
Norfolk Police could use computer to decide burglary investigations
ullstein bild/ Getty The algorithm is based on 29 factors, including ‘solvability, and makes a recommendation on whether the burglary should be investigated further A computer programme could be used to analyse burglaries to decide whether they should be further investigated. Norfolk Police is trialling the system, developed by an academic working with the University […]
Harry Potter director back in Swindon to inspire young filmmakers
BBC Director David Yates visited Swindon’s Create Studios One of Britain’s most celebrated filmmakers recently returned to his hometown of Swindon to give advice to the next generation of aspiring filmmakers. David Yates, best known for his work on the Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts series, made his first movie in the Wiltshire town […]
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law – live updates
Martial law comes after wrangling over budget billpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14:31 GMT Jake KwonReporting from Seoul Yoon has been a lame duck president since the latest general election when the opposition won a landslide. He was not able to pass the laws he wanted, instead, he was reduced to vetoing desperately any […]
Castlemilk children’s plea: ‘Build us a supermarket’
Allow Google YouTube content? This article contains content provided by Google YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue Pupils at Castleton primary in Castlemilk made a documentary […]
Why ‘hypebeasts’ have fallen for Asian streetwear
Paradise Youth Club A growing number of Asian streetwear labels are making waves globally Flight attendant Marc Aw is a committed “hypebeast”. Before you possibly have to search online for what that slang word means, a hypebeast is someone who avidly buys and collects the latest clothing releases from the world of streetwear. A specific […]
Damien Hirst exhibition in Guernsey to ‘stimulate conversation’
PA Media Damien Hirst’s artwork has often focused on controversial topics around death A series of works by Turner Prize-winning artist Damien Hirst will be exhibited in Guernsey over the Christmas period. The Conversations with Hirst exhibition, run by Art for Guernsey, is on from 5 December until 25 January. The exhibition will have three […]
Refuse collectors poached on the job
BBC Council waste driver are being poached to drive lorries, where there is a driver shortage Waste truck drivers are being poached by other businesses, some while on their rounds. There is a shortage of more than 100,000 lorry drivers in the UK, according to the Road Haulage Association. Tony Wilkinson from the North Somerset […]
Bank of England takes next steps in digital money plan
Getty Images The Bank of England and the Treasury are to launch a formal consultation on a UK central bank digital currency. This evaluation of the design and possible benefits of a new kind of digital money is a further step towards its possible creation. The currency, for use by households and businesses, would sit […]