Biztech news Another major crypto hack in US raises questions over DeFi security It is not the first time such a heist has happened as hackers exploit the vulnerability of bridges. 24/06/2022
Biztech news Video selfies tested as a new way to verify users' age on Instagram One other tool being tested is getting an adult to vouch for your true age. It comes as Instagram clamps down on underage users on the platform. 24/06/2022
Malta Malta abortion refusal: US woman treated in Spain Andrea Prudente, who was on holiday in Malta with Weeldreyer for a "babymoon" holiday, her waters broke prematurely last week. 23/06/2022
United Kingdom Family of Julian Assange vow to fight UK extradition order The brother and wife of the WikiLeaks founder said Friday they will explore all avenues to block the UK ruling. 17/06/2022
Syria US-led military coalition captures senior IS leader in northern Syria Media reports have identified the suspect as Syrian national Ahmad Hani al-Kurdi. 16/06/2022
Culture news Beyoncé announces new album after social media blackout This will be the singer's seventh album, coming six years after the incredible 'Lemonade'. 16/06/2022
See The artist is sorta present: how VR is changing art In his latest piece, Albert Oehlen asks viewers to enter his studio via VR and watch him draw a new work. The eerie experience gets you up close and personal without ever being near another actual person. 14/06/2022
Culture news 'How to Murder Your Husband' author murders husband, goes to prison As life imitates art, author of 'How to Murder Your Husband', Nancy Crampton Brophy began serving a life sentence this week for murdering her own husband. 14/06/2022
Climate Why is this lake in America becoming an ‘environmental nuclear bomb’? The lake has already shrunk by two-thirds since the 1980s, and will have deadly human and environmental impacts if it disappears. 09/06/2022
Culture news Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific 83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip. 06/06/2022
Europe News Afghan evacuees stuck in US base face uncertain fate The fate of some Afghans who were evacuated from their country to a United States base in the Balkans remains up in the air. 03/06/2022
Mobility The classic Buick is shifting gears to become an EV Buick said it will release its first EV for the North American Market in 2024 and by the end of 2030, will only sell EVs. 02/06/2022
Ukraine Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine 01/06/2022
Culture news Depp wins libel case against Amber Heard, Heard wins counterclaim The seven-person civil jury had to come to a unanimous decision to reach each verdict. They deliberated for about 12 hours over three days. 01/06/2022
Destinations These 6 private islands are cheaper to buy than an apartment in Europe You could have hectares of tropical paradise for the price of a one-bed flat in France. 01/06/2022
Hear I listened to 7,500 independent artists for the Reddit Grammy Awards Looking for a way to post her own music, this Redditor ended up setting herself a colossal music listening task. 31/05/2022
Culture news Record-breaking opening weekend for Top Gun: Maverick The film bagged the 59-year-old superstar his first $100 million opening weekend. 30/05/2022
USA Joe Biden visits grieving Texas community after deadly shooting The US president visited the grieving community of Uvalde to show solidarity with the families of the 21 victims. 30/05/2022
Culture news Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk for manipulating stock market Top investors claim the prospective buyer has allegedly used his social media platform to alter share prices. 27/05/2022
See Comment: Will 'Top Gun: Maverick' be a flop? Relying on star-power, nostalgia for a 36-year-old film and practical effects, will the new Top Gun be a superhero blockbuster? 27/05/2022
Culture news $86m fraud lands London art dealer in jail A former London art dealer, who pleaded guilty to defrauding buyers out of $86m, has been jailed for 7 years. 24/05/2022
Culture news American Idol: Noah Thompson wins season 20 Country-singer Noah Thompson has clinched victory over Hunter Girl in season 20 of American Idol. 23/05/2022
Taiwan US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan, says Biden Biden’s comments were among the most forceful US presidential statements in support of self-governing in recent decades. He added that the burden to protect Taiwan is "even stronger' following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 23/05/2022
Culture news Fyre Festival founder released from prison early Billy McFarland was serving a six-year sentence for two counts of wire fraud. 19/05/2022
Culture news Forest Whitaker awarded at Cannes: these are his 5 best performances Looking through his filmography, we discuss what makes each of his defining performances so unique. 18/05/2022
Travel News World's first net-zero transatlantic flight could be just months away The world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight will take to the skies next year, as the UK government pledges to fast-track the development of sustainable aviation fuels. 16/05/2022
