Man accused of driving into Liverpool football fans pleads not guilty
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Fake ships, real conflict: How misinformation came to the high seas
A British warship triggered a dispute with Russia last week. But the conflict may have begun online even before alleged warning shots were fired.
Garment workers faced forced labour as COVID hit fashion business
A new report has found the way some fashion retailers reacted to the pandemic left factory workers at increased risk of forced labour, threats and abuse.
New way to scan for life signs remotely could help discover alien life
Detecting "biosignatures" from a moving helicopter is the first step towards detecting alien life from orbit, the researchers said.
VivaTech 2021 and E3: The biggest tech releases this week
Flying taxis, AR doctors and Londoners on e-scooters: here's our round-up of this week's tech updates.
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VivaTech 2021: Is the future of flight electric?
Startups SolarStratos and EHang say zero-emissions electric flight can become a reality. But are they right?
Tesla Plaid and Apple WWDC 2021: The biggest tech releases this week
What's so special about Tesla's new car and what did Apple announce this week? Find out here in our round-up of this week's tech updates.
Most hydrogen planes delayed to 2050, Airbus says
The European manufacturer admitted to EU officials hydrogen tech wouldn't be ready by 2035, as it had earlier claimed.
Did lockdown cut heart attacks by a third?
Doctors in Finland noticed a sharp drop in heart attack patients last spring. They think it could be a side effect of the COVID pandemic.
These drones are airdropping vaccines to remote Ghanaian villages
Each drone can carry up to 2,000 vaccines 160 kilometres, reaching the remotest corners of the west African country.
Apple's new iPad Pro could wirelessly charge your phone
According to a report by Bloomberg, the company will also redesign the iPad Mini for the first time in six years.
Hong Kong security law used to close overseas pro-democracy website
Web host Wix was asked by Hong Kong police to shut down a website run by exiled activists. It has since reinstated it and apologised.
Boom or a bust? United Airlines orders 15 eco-friendly supersonic jets
The Boom Supersonic planes, which are said to be net-zero carbon emitters and fly on sustainable fuel, are due to start flying in 2029.
Is Elon Musk planning to open a 50s Diner for Tesla drivers?
The move hints at the electric car company's potential plans for its worldwide car charging network.
China’s 5G network is causing its carbon emissions to skyrocket
China’s digital sector is going to use 3 times as much energy because of 5G. That’s just the start of the problem.
Amazon mocked for 'despair closet' meditation booth for workers
The company swiftly deleted a video revealing the booth, which it said offered guided meditations and calming sounds to workers.
Gig work companies have been slated in new Oxford University ranking
Courier service Amazon Flex and cab companies Ola and Bolt scored zero out of 10 for fairness to their workers. How did others fare?
Google's new AI skincare tool lacks diversity, experts claim
Google’s new tool can spot 288 different skin conditions. But some experts fear it's based on data that lacks darker skin types.
Why the Charlie Bit My Finger video could soon vanish from YouTube
The 2007 video made two adorable brothers famous. Now that it's been sold as an NFT for over €600,000, it could disappear for good.
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