The nation where your ‘faceprint’ is already being tracked
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Australia’s unique use of facial recognition technology has caused controversy and stoked privacy fears, but there is a chance that it could become a world leader in regulating its use. If a person in Western Australia contracts Covid-19, they must remain in home quarantine for the following seven days – […]
DUP members ratify Edwin Poots as party leader
BBC The Democratic Unionist Party has ratified Edwin Poots and Paula Bradley as its leader and deputy leader. The party endorsed an earlier vote by MLAs and MPs, but it came amid anger from some quarters about how Arlene Foster was ousted as leader last month. Mr Poots paid tribute to Mrs Foster as “one […]
Rio 2016: Alex Danson sets sights on Olympics gold for GB
Alex Danson believes Great Britain’s women have a great chance to win gold at the Olympics in Rio next year. The Reading forward, 30, says the team enjoyed the best preparation for success in Brazil after being crowned EuroHockey champions in August. “Winning gold is something I have had my heart set on my whole […]
Candidates face questions on Trump and Brexit
AFP/ Getty Images Tory leadership contenders have urged Donald Trump not to interfere in UK affairs amid a row over his latest criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. The US President re-tweeted a message criticising Mr Khan’s record on knife crime referring to “Londonistan”. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said the president’s attacks on Mr Khan […]
Ellen Pao on how to make tech more diverse
Getty Images Ellen Pao says if the people at the top of a firm represent diversity, it sends a clear signal to jobseekers that it’s a priority (Credit: Getty Images) As part of our Bright Sparks series, we asked leaders to highlight some of the biggest challenges that the leaders of tomorrow can help to […]
Hockey World League: GB women target further success
Britain’s women’s hockey team aim to prove they can be a consistent ‘major force’ before the Rio Olympics by winning the World League Final. Victory in Rosario, Argentina, would cap an incredible year in which GB qualified for the 2016 Games and claimed European gold as England. GB face hosts and London Olympic silver medallists […]
BBC wants gender balance of contributors by April 2019
The 50:50 challenge explained The BBC wants to ensure an equal number of male and female expert contributors appear on its news programmes by April 2019, the corporation has said. It stressed the scheme focuses on contributors rather than individuals who are in charge or accountable. A report on the organisation’s progress will be produced […]
Alex Danson to continue England captaincy for next three hockey tournaments
Since the squad claimed a first ever women’s Olympic hockey gold medal for Team GB at Rio 2016, England Hockey claims that over 10,000 new players have taken up the sport. Discovering new talent will be crucial to successful bids for future honours as seasoned performers Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh as well as Crista Cullen […]
Why Parliament led the news in 2017
Reuters It’s been another year of startling political news – with Parliament at the centre of many of the biggest stories. In what could be termed an “ordinary” political year, Parliament can be seen as a stale debating chamber, or a legislative rubber stamp, processing the wishes of a government basking in the glow of […]
Winter Olympics: Questions need to be raised over Britain’s skeleton performance, says Matt Weston
British skeleton racer Matt Weston has acknowledged that “questions need to be raised” over the team’s failure to win a medal at the Winter Olympics. Weston was 15th and Marcus Wyatt 16th in the men’s event, while Laura Deas and Brogan Crowley are out of medal contention in the women’s competition. BBC commentator John Jackson, […]