Scientists say a crucial Atlantic system is more likely to collapse than previously thought. But the billionaire death cult that steers humanity’s destiny doesn’t do existential crises The poor and middle pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers – and the ultra-rich pay politicians. It’s not ...
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily lifeIn Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country’s future. ...
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry findsMore than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible. ...
Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breachHealth data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach
The government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available. ...
Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West MidlandsPolice arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns. ...
Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily lifeLyse Doucet: In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country’s future. ...
Rapist jailed for deliberate HIV infectionsRapist jailed for deliberate HIV infections
A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17. ...
Sara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast showSara Cox replaces Scott Mills on Radio 2 breakfast show
The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2. ...
The oil market ‘is lying to us,’ oil execs sayThe oil market ‘is lying to us,’ oil execs say
Big Oil is making money but losing sleep. Sure, high oil prices are nice; we’ll find out next week exactly how nice when the majors report first-quarter earnings. But what goes up must eventually come down. And even though US oil executives and insiders are worried that energy market disruption ...
Gulf luxury hotels chase residents as tourists stay awayGulf luxury hotels chase residents as tourists stay away
The Scene For years, booking the Gulf’s most coveted hotels meant months of planning or very deep pockets. Prewar, spending a night at the St. Regis Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi over the weekend was more than $2,000. A villa at Shebara, the futuristic overwater resort on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea ...