A former political adviser, who alleges she was raped by a senior colleague in Australia’s Parliament House, says she will make a formal complaint. Brittany Higgins spoke out in a…
Space Race: Perseverance Mars landing
The American space agency has released an astonishing image sent back from Mars by its Perseverance rover. It shows the robot heading down to the ground on Thursday to make…
USA Bad Weather: Water shortages continue to plague storm-Texas
Power is returning to Texas in the wake of a major winter storm, but some 13 million Texans are still facing difficulties accessing clean water. With boil water advisories affecting…
USA: Kim Kardashian ‘files to divorce Kanye West’
Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West, according to reports in the US media. The couple have been married for almost seven years and have four children…
Borrowing: UK finances see first January deficit in 10 years
UK government borrowing hit £8.8bn last month, the highest January figure since records began in 1993, reflecting the cost of pandemic support measures. It was the first time in 10…
Going Green: The search for hot rocks that provide geothermal power
Drilling holes into an extinct volcano might sound like an unusual start to an energy project. But that’s what J Michael Palin, a senior lecturer at the University of Otago…
Landmark Ruling: Uber drivers are workers not self-employed, Supreme Court rules
Uber drivers must be treated as workers rather than self-employed, the UK’s Supreme Court has ruled. The decision could mean thousands of Uber drivers are set to be entitled to…
2021: UK to launch ‘high risk’ science agency
The UK is to launch a “high-risk” science agency to look for ground-breaking discoveries. The agency, Aria, will be run along the lines of US equivalents that were instrumental in…
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…