Brexit: EU leaders agree to start internal talks on trade with UK
EU leaders have agreed to begin internal discussions on their approach to the “second phase” of Brexit negotiations, the European Council have announced.
Islamic State jihadists forced out of Raqqa
An alliance of Syrian Kurdish and Arab fighters have forced the Islamic State out of Raqqa, the so-called caliphate’s former capital.
Brexit: No deal would be a calamity for the UK
Publishing plans for a no-deal Brexit will not help the UK’s negotiating position.
Stopping Brexit would boost economy, OECD says
A decision to halt Brexit would boost the struggling UK economy, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has said.
Could public-private partnerships hold the key to protecting the world’s oceans?
Government reactions to overfishing and ocean-warming have been slow and piecemeal, but public-private partnerships could provide an avenue to tackle the issues before it’s too late.
Wi-Fi vulnerability puts millions at risk
A recently uncovered Wi-Fi vulnerability poses real security risks, with potential attackers able to access users’ internet traffic and intercept sensitive information.
BBC Radio 1 remains forever young at 50 years old
But how does it stay relevant in the world of Spotify and iTunes?
Channel 4’s The State: disturbing and accurate reminder of idealism gone wrong
Criticisms that Peter Kosminsky’s drama about Islamic State is propaganda are wide of the mark.
Posh ice-cream and cakes push price of vanilla up 1000%
The price of vanilla beans is being driven by the choices of the fickle consumer and our love of authentic ice-cream cones, custard and crème brûlée.
Nobody knows what Theresa May means by “the British dream”
Theresa May referred to “the British dream” a number of times throughout her speech at the Conservative Party conference, but no-one is quite sure what she means. Luckily, Twitter came to the rescue with a few options.
Sea flea attack leaves Australian teenager hospitalised
An Australian teenager is recovering in hospital after an attack by “mite-sized sea critters” left him pouring blood from multiple tiny wounds on his legs.