I am not Bitcoin inventor, says man named in HBO film
A new documentary claims to have solved the greatest mystery in cryptocurrency: the true identity of the inventor of Bitcoin. The question has captivated the internet since the digital currency was launched by an unknown person or persons calling themselves Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Now the makers of an HBO film say they finally have […]
Jodhpur: India’s vanishing blue city
AFP Brahmapuri’s blue homes have become a distinct marker of Jodhpur’s identity The neighbourhood of Brahmapuri in India’s Jodhpur city stands at the foot of a famous fort that’s perched atop a hill. Built in 1459 by the Rajput king Rao Jodha – after whom the city is named – the walled, fortified settlement came […]
New Manx hospitality board created to give industry one voice
A new board made up of representatives from the hospitality industry has been created to create “one driving voice to promote and develop” the Isle of Man’s food, drink and tourism scene. It follows concerns about pressures on finances and staff recruitment. Put together by the visit and business agencies of the Department for Enterprise […]
Didcot £1.9bn data centre campus confirmed
A new £1.9bn data centre campus will be built near to the site of a former power station. The firm CloudHQ, which has its headquarters in Washington DC, will develop the area in Didcot, Oxfordshire, in the vicinity of the former Didcot A coal-fired power station. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle made the announcement as part […]
US ‘click to cancel’ rule to tackle subscription traps
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has adopted a ‘click to cancel’ rule, which aims to make it easier for people to end subscriptions. It will force companies to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally straightforward. Businesses, including retailers and gyms, will also have to get consent from customers before renewing subscriptions or converting free […]
This major new film about London’s World War Two bombing ‘doesn’t ring true’
Apple TV Premiering at the London Film Festival, Steve McQueen’s sprawling drama tries to shine new light on what happened, but has “many of the clichés of a traditional period piece”. As the director of the Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave, Steve McQueen has proven himself to be an expert at approaching well-known historical horrors […]
Fish farm ‘removed tonnes of dead salmon’ before visit by MSPs
Video shows ‘tonnes of dead salmon’ being removed before MSP visit An animal welfare charity says it filmed tonnes of dead and dying salmon being removed from a fish farm just hours before MSPs visited the site. Members of the Scottish Parliament’s rural affairs committee visited Dunstaffnage fish farm near Oban on Monday for a […]
China detains iPhone maker workers in ‘strange’ case
Chinese police have detained four workers of the Taiwanese iPhone maker, Foxconn, in circumstances Taipei has described as “strange”. The employees were arrested in Zhengzhou in Henan province on “breach of trust” charges, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said in a statement. The BBC has contacted Foxconn for comment. The company is the biggest maker of […]
Bella Freud on ‘frock consciousness’ and her new podcast
Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Bella Freud/ Getty Images (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Bella Freud/ Getty Images) With her intimate new podcast, Fashion Neurosis, British designer Bella Freud is exploring what we wear and why. She talks style, ’emotional health’ – and her famous family. When we’re asleep, being unexpectedly naked in public is a typical bad […]
Vivid colours and bold flavours: The Nigerian food boom
Akara Restaurant, London Have you ever tried fufu or efo riro? Or moi moi? If you haven’t already, you might do soon, because they’re examples of Nigerian cooking that are rapidly moving into the mainstream of UK dining. Nigerian restaurants are appearing on the high street and the vibrant West African cuisine is hitting the […]