Can you work yourself to death?
Alamy Last year, claims of karoshi reached a record high (Credit: Alamy) ‘Death from overwork’ is so common in Japan there’s even a word for it. But is it physically possible? The Japanese have a knack for inventing words – and there are some that every self-respecting office worker should have in their vocabulary. There’s […]
Tributes paid after former BBC and CNN journalist dies aged 73
Getty Images Chris Cramer, a major figure in BBC News and later CNN International, has died at the age of 73 after a period of ill health. Former BBC director of news Richard Sambrook looks back at his life. Chris Cramer’s legacy will be the major change in attitudes and support for journalist safety he […]
Alex Salmond saga ‘a crisis of credibility’ for Holyrood
Getty Images Mr Salmond has written to the Lord Advocate asking for an explanation for the Crown Office’s actions Holyrood faces a “crisis of credibility” over its inquiry into the handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond, opposition leaders have claimed. The Crown Office has dismissed concerns the move was politically motivated. Mr Salmond is […]
The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison
Missouri Department of Corrections Bobby Bostic in 2017 A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager in Missouri, firing a gun at two people, will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair? Bobby Bostic wakes up at 4.45am, every day. He washes his face, brushes his teeth, goes for breakfast around […]
Inside the high-pressure world of China’s start-up workers
Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg/Getty Images Workers reflected in a glass door inside Tech Temple, a co-working space for start-ups in Beijing (Credit:Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg/Getty Images) Many Chinese start-up workers are putting in more hours than ever – even sleeping at the office. But does this mean they are more productive? Andree Wu has only been an intern at […]
Women’s Super League: Paul Konchesky named West Ham manager as Olli Harder departs
Former West Ham player Paul Konchesky has agreed a two-year deal to become manager of West Ham’s women’s team. Olli Harder, the current head coach, informed the club before Sunday’s loss to Arsenal that he would “move on to pursue new opportunities”. The club also announced captain Gilly Flaherty is leaving this summer. Konchesky, 40, […]
US-Japan-S Korea summit a coup for Biden but will détente last?
Reuters President Biden may have pulled off a diplomatic coup – but will its effect be long-lasting? The United States and China have achieved what many deemed impossible – a historic meeting between US President Joe Biden, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol. Mr Biden hosted the first stand-alone meeting […]
China’s lucrative caffeine craze
Joe McNally/Getty Images Wang Yili, fashion model in Beijing, has coffee at local Starbucks, Xidan District. Foreign companies and cultures have made huge inroads. (Credit: Joe McNally/Getty Images) Cashing in on a new thirst for java In 2005, Richard Chien opened a coffee shop in northeastern China, where an assembly line of novice baristas dished […]
Drummer Nandi Bushell picked to feature in Rebel Girls series
John Bushell Schoolgirl drummer, singer and actress Nandi Bushell appears in the latest edition of the Rebel Girls book series A 12-year-old girl has been featured in a new children’s book among a stellar line-up of music legends including Dolly Parton and Bjork. Drumming prodigy Nandi Bushell, of Ipswich, Suffolk, has performed with the Foo […]
Islamophobia awareness should be taught in every school
Getty Images Women in Scotland are more likely to encounter Islamophobia than men The devastating impact of Islamophobia should be taught in every school in Scotland, according to a new report. Educational institutions should also have safe spaces for Muslims and establish dress-code policies sensitive to their needs. The cross-party Holyrood group’s recommendations follow a […]