UK websites could face fines if they don’t make it clearer that the use of cookies is optional, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Bamboo is gaining recognition as a sustainable and versatile material for construction, with efforts being made to develop international standards for its usage.
Advances in AI are improving electronic noses, which can detect and report specific smells, potentially transforming food safety by detecting deadly bacteria.
UK economy faces slower growth and delayed recovery of living standards, according to OBR forecasts.
Turkey’s central bank raises interest rates to combat high inflation, marking a significant shift in economic policy.
Thatchers invites judge to participate in taste test to determine similarities between its Cloudy Lemon Cider and Aldi’s Taurus cider.
Nissan announces £2 billion investment to build three electric car models in the UK, preserving thousands of jobs.
Writing a diary can have a positive impact on mental health, regulating emotions, reducing anxiety, and improving mood.
Search queries related to “climate anxiety” have increased 27 times in the first 10 months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2017, with women being more affected than men, according to data gathered by Google and shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women.
BTS members RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have begun enlisting for military service, while fans are urged to support them until their return.
Rat and mouse plague hits fishing towns in Queensland, causing havoc and concern for residents.
China is conducting a trial of visa-free travel for citizens from six countries, aiming to promote international travel and business exchanges.
Former climate change skeptic Sarah Ott shares her journey from doubt to advocacy, emphasizing the power of education and understanding.
Indo-Chinese cuisine, a fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, is gaining popularity in the US, attracting both Indian immigrants and adventurous Americans with its bold flavors and creative incorporation of Chinese techniques.
Pakistan’s Wakhi shepherdesses, who have played a crucial role in their community by grazing their flocks in remote mountain pastures, are facing the extinction of their way of life.
Greek PM calls for return of Elgin Marbles, comparing their separation to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
Rohit Sharma’s impressive performance as a batsman and captain in the World Cup has earned him respect and admiration, despite India’s loss in the final.
Ladakh’s ice stupas offer a creative solution to the water crisis caused by climate change.
Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo apologizes to Harry Maguire for mocking him, but continues to criticize Vice-President Bawumia’s economic management.
Helicopter footage captures giant cracks in Iceland’s surface, indicating increased volcanic instability and potential eruption.
Skier narrowly avoids collision with bear on Lake Tahoe slopes, reminding us to respect wildlife.
Microsoft’s new AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, can attend meetings, draft emails, and create presentations, but concerns about job displacement and reliance on AI remain.
Scientists discover liquid water reservoir on Mars, deep within the rocky crust, revolutionizing understanding of the planet.
Jimmy Cooper, an 80-year-old nurse, has no plans to retire and finds his job in the intensive care unit very satisfying.
Baldur’s Gate 3 wins Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2023, while the event faces criticism for not highlighting job cuts in the industry.
UK websites could face fines if they don’t make it clearer that the use of cookies is optional, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Safety concerns over Indian spices arise as investigations reveal potential contamination with cancer-causing pesticide.
Satellite imagery reveals four new emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica, crucial for conservation efforts.
The oceans have reached their highest recorded temperature, surpassing the previous record set in 2016, according to the EU’s climate change service Copernicus.
Ohio woman convicted of assault for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker sentenced to work at a fast-food job for two months.
AI is being used to accelerate the search for non-animal alternatives in scientific testing, providing more accurate results and potentially ending animal testing.
Truck crash in Oregon accidentally releases thousands of juvenile salmon into wrong river.
British experts warn of potential “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” in UK forests within 50 years.
Sales to kidults, adults who buy toys for themselves, have defied the overall downturn in toy sales, accounting for over a quarter of the UK toy market and worth over £1 billion a year, as adults find toys fun and beneficial for their mental health.
The paiche, a giant freshwater fish, poses a threat to native fish stocks in the Bolivian Amazon, but has become a lucrative catch for local fishermen.
