The head of the Robinhood trading platform has apologised to customers at a US congressional hearing prompted by last month’s GameStop trading frenzy. Vlad Tenev said the situation the firm…
Covid: UK PM ‘Optimistic’ about plans for ‘cautious’ lockdown easing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is “optimistic” he will be able to set out plans later this month for a “cautious” easing of England’s lockdown. The prime minister…
Covid: Travel industry begs for ‘way out of crisis’
The travel industry has urged the prime minister to provide a “roadmap” to get people travelling again this summer. A number of travel organisations and businesses have written an open…
Jungle Series: Alaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet
A woman in Alaska says she “jumped up and screamed” after she was attacked by a bear while using the toilet. Shannon Stevens sustained a puncture wound while using a…
Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout
Anti-vaccination protesters have gathered across Australia ahead of the launch of the country’s coronavirus inoculation programme. Protests were held in cities including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with participants chanting slogans…
Bad Weather: Winter 2021 wreaking havoc in USA state of Texas.
President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts in the US state. Power is returning…
Australian Parliament rape: Brittany Higgins makes complaint
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…