TikTok owner scrutinised over Musical.ly deal
Getty Images TikTok has hit back at criticism by US lawmakers The owner of Chinese video-sharing service TikTok is undergoing a national security review of its purchase of the Musical.ly app, reports Reuters. ByteDance bought Musical.ly for $1bn (£773m) in 2017. Quoting unnamed sources, Reuters said the deal was being probed because it had not […]
The Hundred: New ECB competition to hold player draft on 20 October
The ECB hopes the new format will appeal to a family audience, attracting more women and children to cricket. When the competition’s website launched on Wednesday, the principal promotional photograph featured a male-dominated crowd. In fact, the image is of the audience at a concert by US rapper Logic in Miami in 2017 and is […]
Baghdadi death: What now for IS?
Reuters The Islamic State group has a disturbing track record of resilience Under the leadership of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the ultra-violent jihadist group Islamic State (IS) evolved from a gang of insurgents to the most formidable and feared militant group in the world, expanding across continents from Africa to Australasia. Now that its chief has […]
Kent girls ‘inspired’ by Lionesses success
Reuters England beat Germany 2-1 after extra time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday After England’s historic win against Germany in Euro 2022 on Sunday, the impact of the team’s success has been felt across the South East. Coaches and players at a football summer camp in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, said the success of England’s Lionesses […]
Obituary: John McCain
Getty Images John McCain was the Vietnam war hero who became one of America’s most high-profile politicians. His brand of common-sense conservatism often saw him clash with his Republican allies and he was a fierce critic of the presidency of Donald Trump. He gained a reputation for being a dealmaker, someone who was prepared to […]
The secrets of controlling your internet profile
BBC “In the future, everyone will be anonymous for 15 minutes.” So said the artist Banksy, but following the rush to put everything online, from relationship status to holiday destinations, is it really possible to be anonymous – even briefly – in the internet age? That saying, a twist on Andy Warhol’s famous “15 minutes […]
Mums helped to get back into work after career breaks
AFP The mums say the programme helped them with finding the confidence and skills to get back into work Mums who have struggled to find a job after having children are getting free help to return to the workplace. Bristol-based Women’s Work Lab has been supporting women in the south west after extended career breaks. […]
Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Conservative leader
Ruth Davidson said “much had changed” both politically and personally for her in recent months Ruth Davidson has quit as leader of the Scottish Conservatives after eight years in the job. In a statement she said it had been the “privilege of my life” to have led the party. But she added that “much had […]
Ian Wright, Ken Bruce and Davina McCall on list
Getty Images Ken Bruce, Davina McCall and Ian Wright will receive their honours at investiture ceremonies in the coming months Ex-footballer Ian Wright has received an OBE and broadcasters Ken Bruce and Davina McCall have been made MBEs in the King’s first Birthday Honours list. Former hostage Terry Waite is given a knighthood, alongside novelists […]
Would a ‘digital you’ make buying clothes online easier?
Metail Metail’s body scanner takes your detailed measurements to create a digital avatar It was with some trepidation that I stripped down to my underwear and stepped into the booth. The Size-Stream Scanner, as it’s known, is currently just a prototype and is merely a space with a curtain pulled around it, fitted with 10 […]