Top court judges uphold block of Musk’s platform
Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld a ban on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The judges voted unanimously in favour of the measure, meaning the ban will stay in place. X has been suspended in Brazil since the early hours of Saturday after it failed to appoint a new legal representative in the […]
Prince William’s openness is a sign he wants to do things differently
PA Prince William spent several days in South Africa on his latest tour The Prince of Wales has said he wants to use his royal role differently and make it relevant for a younger generation. It’s a sign of his view of modern royalty, and came while speaking to reporters at the end of his […]
Hologram aims to solve sex worker’s murder
A hologram of a young sex worker haunts Amsterdam’s red light district. Dressed in faded denim hotpants, a leopard-print bra, with a tattoo snaking up her stomach and across her chest, the 3D computer-generated image reaches out and appears to knock on the window to attract attention. She leans forward, breathes on the glass and […]
Amber list scrapped as travel rules simplified
Getty Images New simplified travel rules have come into force in the UK, with the traffic light system replaced by a single red list. Most fully vaccinated travellers arriving from non-red list countries will no longer have to take a test before setting off for the UK. Airlines UK said it would make travelling abroad […]
Baseless claim about Kamala Harris crash spread by mysterious site
Getty Images A story posted on a mysterious website has been widely circulated on social media after it made a baseless claim that Kamala Harris – the Democratic presidential nominee – was involved in an alleged hit-and-run incident. It claims, without providing evidence, that a 13-year-old girl was left paralysed by the crash, which it […]
Doves ask for understanding over Jimi Goodwin’s absence at gigs
Manchester band Doves has asked for understanding from fans after announcing dates for new shows that will take place without frontman Jimi Goodwin. The band is set to release comeback album Constellations For The Lonely next year and have revealed dates for three live shows later this month. But the gigs will be performed without […]
Pharmacist says she is “super proud” it features in the movie.
Justin Dealey Pharmacist Kerry Evans says the gift of Aunt Lucy’s Marmalade “tastes lovely” A pharmacist said she was “super proud” that producers chose her shop to feature in the new film Paddington in Peru, which hit cinemas this weekend. Kerry Evans, from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, said “it was manic” when crews transformed Gadebridge Pharmacy […]
10 things you can’t put in your household recycling
Getty Images Recycling household products can be a simple way to help the environment – but it’s not always straightforward. McDonald’s admitted earlier this month that its new “eco-friendly” paper straws were currently only fit for general waste, but it was “working to find a sustainable solution”. What are some other surprising items that you […]
Didcot lab tackles lack of diversity in science
BBC Vertex recruited 15 students from local schools – each from backgrounds which are traditionally under-represented in STEM A pharmaceutical company has hosted more than 60 paid interns since opening its purpose-built lab in 2021, in an attempt to improve diversity in the science sector. Vertex, based at Milton Park near Didcot, hired 15 students […]
Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas
Getty Images US secretary of state Antony Blinken pictured on a recent visit to Qatar Qatar has suspended its work as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas, officials say. The country said it would resume its work when Hamas and Israel “show their willingness” to negotiate. It comes after […]