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…
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…