Tom Daley fails to qualify in China with new ‘firework’ diving routine
Tom Daley failed to qualify for the 10m platform final at the season-opening Diving World Series event in Beijing. The 20-year-old Briton debuted a new dive he described as “like a firework” at last month’s national championships in Plymouth. The Olympic bronze medallist used the routine again but scored just 54.00. China’s Jian Yang, who […]
South Korea and Japan’s feud explained
AFP/Getty The dispute has angered people in both countries The ongoing trade and political dispute between South Korea and Japan is tied to lingering wounds dating back more than 100 years. However, as the countries are two of the world’s largest economies and giants in technology, the tit-for-tat dispute also has global implications. At the […]
Strong field for Manx darts event despite Hankey loss
The organiser of the Isle of Man’s 27th International Darts Festival has predicted an exciting competition despite the loss of Ted Hankey. The 44-year-old will not be back to defend the title he won last year by beating Dutchman Ron Meulenkamp 4-1, external. It follows his decision to switch from the British Darts Organisation to […]
How challenging are SNP defections for Humza Yousaf?
Getty Images Ash Regan came third in the SNP leadership race that was won by Humza Yousaf Humza Yousaf’s SNP has lost two parliamentarians in a month, to opposite ends of the constitutional spectrum. First Lisa Cameron jumped ship to the Conservatives at Westminster, joining an avowedly unionist party, and then Ash Regan left the […]
Calls for downblousing to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales
Getty Images Law chiefs want the act of taking photos down a woman’s top without consent, or “downblousing”, to be made illegal in England and Wales. New proposals also aim to protect victims of intimate image abuse and revenge porn by changing current laws. The Law Commission, which reviews and updates legislation, is also calling […]
FIH Pro League: England men beat South Africa as women triumph over Spain
England’s men beat winless South Africa before the women’s side overcome Spain in the FIH Pro League. The men’s team made it three successive victories for the first time this season with a 4-2 triumph. Nick Bandurak netted two penalty corners while Chris Griffiths and Sam Ward also scored. The women’s side claimed a 3-1 […]
CitizenLab founder shares her business advice
WATCH: Aline Muylaert of CitizenLab shares her business advice The speed at which you can get your primary product out to your customers will often determine your success, or failure, in business, says Aline Muylaert co-founder of CitizenLab. She spoke to BBC News as part our business advice series CEO Secrets. “When building a business, […]
Hockey World Cup: England prepare for opener against China
England’s men start their Hockey World Cup campaign on Friday with new coach Danny Kerry aiming to better their fourth-place finish four years ago. They face defending world champions Australia as well as Ireland and China in a tough pool in Bhubaneswar, India. Belgium and Canada kick off the tournament on Wednesday, with hosts India […]
The hidden ways that faces shape politics
Getty Images Lincoln was described as being as ‘ugly as a scarecrow’ in his time (Credit: Getty Images) A candidate’s appearance can influence votes more than you think – so what exactly is a good look for a politician? The face of US political power To find out what the average American politician looks like, […]
Birmingham worker ‘said yes to everything to find the perfect job’
BT Group Ashruti, pictured in London, said she followed her curiosity to find a new career path A graduate who struggled to find a career path said mentors and skills training helped her get a good job. Ashruti Rajesh, 22, felt a bit jaded after “writing 4,000-word essays” for her English Literature degree and sought […]