Luis Rubiales: The kiss that shook Spanish and global football
And so to the kiss – Spain’s MeToo moment, according to Balague. Rubiales, who prior to the kiss had been seen grabbing his crotch while celebrating the win, has also resigned from his position as a vice-president of Uefa’s executive committee. Spanish prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into whether the incident amounts to a […]
How is Scotland’s new hate crime law going?
Getty Images A billboard detailing the new hate crime legislation in Glasgow “Freedom of speech and belief are at an end in Scotland if the accurate description of biological sex is deemed criminal,” wrote JK Rowling this week. The author was referring to the introduction on April Fool’s Day of a law which criminalised the […]
Five grand ideas that will shape this century – in charts
Asteroid mining, lab-grown meat, and more: these five watershed moments in science and technology will change the world – and some sooner than we may think. (Click/pinch to enlarge charts) What if meat was more environmentally friendly? The eco-burger of the future will be grown in a vat, by taking animal stem cells and feeding […]
Sam Mendes film 1917 dominates awards
AFP Sir Sam Mendes won best director and best film for 1917 World War One film 1917 was the big winner at the Bafta Film Awards on Sunday, with seven prizes in total. The trophies for Sir Sam Mendes’s movie included best film, best British film, best director and best cinematography. Joker won three awards […]
How many female scientists can you name?
Some can’t name one Some people apparently struggle to recall the name of one – we decided to fix that by asking a selection of leading researchers and communicators to nominate the female scientist they most admire. Today is Ada Lovelace Day, which celebrates the achievements of women in science and technology. Lovelace was a […]
England: 142 applications to replace Phil Neville as women’s boss
Applications closed at the end of June, with Baroness Campbell saying last month that there had been “very, very good interest from significantly experienced coaches”. Jill Ellis, who coached the United States to World Cup victories in 2015 and 2019, remains a favourite to succeed Neville, while Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, ex-Manchester City coach Nick […]
Why London is the world’s greatest city
Beatrice Preve/Alamy (Credit: Beatrice Preve/Alamy) Many people think the British capital’s heyday was in the past. But not only is it more exciting now than it’s ever been, it’s the most exciting city in the world, writes Dylan Jones. The publishing world has become overrun by books celebrating particular points in time. A few years […]
How mad hatters took over fashion
(CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) Millinery masterpieces are no longer just for Royal Ascot and the Kentucky Derby. Hats are the perfect accessory for the social media era, Lindsay Baker writes. As if the dramatic headgear worn by Pharrell Williams and Lady Gaga wasn’t proof enough that extravagant hats are on the rise, take a look at […]
Manchester United: Inside women’s team’s new £7m Carrington training facility
On the pitch, it could be argued Manchester United’s Champions League qualifier second leg at Paris St-Germain on Wednesday is the biggest game in the short history of their women’s side. Off the pitch, attention around United is diverted by the increasing likelihood of British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe becoming a minority shareholder and whether […]
The most iconic timepieces of the last 100 years
Stephen Lam/Getty Images Apple Watch (Credit: Stephen Lam/Getty Images) As the Apple Watch launches amid much hype, BBC Culture asks experts for their favourite designs of the last 100 years. Can the new timepiece compete? You know something is going to be talked about when it’s made of gold and worn by Beyoncé. And as […]