A Step Forward: McDonald’s looks for ‘gender parity’ by 2030

McDonald’s has set a goal of having an equal number of men and women in leadership roles by 2030 as it looks to improve diversity at the company. The fast-food…

Diversification: Huawei turns to pig farming as smartphone sales fall

Huawei is turning to technology for pig farmers as it deals with tough sanctions on its smartphones. The Chinese telecoms giant was stopped from accessing vital components after the Trump…

Nuclear Deal: US agrees to talks proposal with Iran ‘at critical moment’

The US has agreed to the idea of taking part in talks involving Iran and world powers with a view to reviving a landmark nuclear deal. Iran vowed to limit…

France: Military jets cut off village’s power supply by flying low

Two French military planes that flew very close to the ground have struck electrical lines and cut the power supply to a village in the south of France. The incident…

Online Dating: Sugarbook dating app maker arrested over ‘promoting prostitution’

The founder of a controversial “sugar daddy” dating app in Malaysia has been arrested under anti-prostitution laws, police said on Thursday. Police did not name the suspect but media and…

Winter is here: Jerusalem sees first snow in six years

Jerusalem sees first snow in six years Holy sites such as the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock have been covered with a rare sprinkling of snow. Locals…

USA: Texas Senator Ted Cruz flew to Mexico amid state energy crisis

Texas Senator Ted Cruz flew to Mexico with his family for a holiday amid a winter weather crisis that has left millions in his state without power. In a statement…

Facebook vs Australia: Tech giant faces growing criticism over news ban

Facebook is facing mounting criticism after it blocked news content in Australia amid a dispute with the government over a planned law. The law will force tech giants to pay…

Space Race: Nasa’s Perseverance rover now on Mars

There’s a new robot on the surface of Mars. The American space agency has successfully landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet’s equator called Jezero. “The…

Covid: Barclays fears that loans worth £4.8bn may never be repaid

Barclays has reported a big drop in annual profits, having set aside billions of pounds for loans expected to turn sour due to the pandemic. The bank reported a 30%…