Ivory Coast and Nigeria’s footballers are being rewarded with cash, villas, and honors after the Africa Cup of Nations final, signaling positive change in the treatment of players and potentially more World Cup spots for African teams.
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.
Scientists achieve world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy, offering hope for saving the northern white rhino.
Woman survives 14 hours on top of submerged car in California creek, highlighting the importance of preparedness in emergencies.
Church steeple collapses in New London, Connecticut, leaving community searching for answers and offering support.
Video of lion riding in Bentley sparks outrage and raises concerns about welfare of exotic animals.
Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing led to a surge in sign-ups, with the streaming giant adding over 13.1 million subscriptions in the last quarter of 2022, the highest number since 2020.
The Sunday Times reveals the highest UK taxpayers, with Alex Gerko, JK Rowling, and Ed Sheeran among them.
Seabed mining is a contentious issue, with concerns about its environmental impact leading some countries to oppose it.
Hermit crabs around the world are increasingly using plastic waste as shells, raising questions about the impact on their evolution and the potential harm or benefits of plastic materials for these crustaceans.
Long-lost Klimt painting found in Vienna after almost 100 years, estimated to be worth over $54 million.
Fake robocalls impersonating President Biden have been circulating in New Hampshire, urging voters to skip the primary election, prompting an investigation to determine the source.
UK government to ban “drip pricing” and fake reviews, aiming to improve consumer transparency and protect customers from hidden fees and misleading information.
Amazon fined €32m in France for “excessive” surveillance of workers, violating GDPR; Amazon plans to appeal.
Potholes in the UK have hit a five-year high, costing drivers up to £500 million in repairs, prompting scientists to explore solutions such as self-healing roads and robots.
The American spacecraft, Peregrine One, experienced a propulsion fault that prevented a lunar touch-down, leading to its destruction over the Pacific Ocean.
AI is expected to impact nearly 40% of all jobs, worsening overall inequality, according to the IMF.
Parcel delivery firm DPD disabled part of its online chatbot after it swore at a customer, highlighting the potential pitfalls of using large language models in chatbots.
First Bus in the UK is using AI to improve punctuality and tackle “bus bunching,” resulting in a 20% improvement during peak periods.
Apple surpasses Samsung as world’s largest phonemaker, marking the first time in 12 years.
IT crises can lead to chaos, as seen with the airline industry’s global disruption due to a botched software update, emphasizing the need for manual processes as backups.
EU legal adviser recommends overturning ruling allowing Apple to avoid €13 billion in back taxes.
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.
Extreme temperatures at live music events are becoming a safety concern, as a recent incident at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio de Janeiro demonstrates.
Thatchers invites judge to participate in taste test to determine similarities between its Cloudy Lemon Cider and Aldi’s Taurus cider.
Blackpink signs new contract with YG Entertainment, reassuring fans and securing their future as a group.
Tesla’s decline in deliveries in the first quarter of 2024 has been described as a “disaster” for the company, with factors such as a fire at its European factory and weakened demand in key markets contributing to the decline.
Brazil is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with red alerts issued for nearly 3,000 towns and cities across the country, and record-breaking temperatures recorded.
New interactive map reveals that urban areas with less tree cover have higher air pollution levels, highlighting the need for policymakers to prioritize tree planting in areas of need.
Canada is facing a high number of wildfires due to climate change, prompting the need for urgent action.
The absence of snowfall in Kashmir has devastated the region’s tourism industry and threatens its economy and water supply.
Scientists capture first-ever footage of the Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, proving it’s not extinct.
BYD’s record-breaking sales in the electric vehicle market highlight the challenges faced by Tesla.
Japan’s preparedness and investment in infrastructure have helped minimize casualties during earthquakes.
Japan warns of heightened earthquake risk, urging vigilance after a recent 7.1 magnitude quake.
