Jenny Kleeman investigates ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie, the controversial entrepreneur hoping to revolutionise human reproduction by letting parents edit their embryos Meet Cathy Tie: serial entrepreneur, self-described “Biotech Barbie”, and the woman aiming to revolutionise reproduction by using Crispr to edit human embryos. Beneath the tech-startup polish lies a provocative ...
Watch: Moment quake shakes Venezuela, causing widespread damage and evacuationsWatch: Moment quake shakes Venezuela, causing widespread damage and evacuations
Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate. ...
Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeatScotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat
Steve Clarke’s side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami but a third place finish Group C means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup. ...
Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down… but are they out?Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down… but are they out?
Scotland’s party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32? ...
Trump blames ‘Big Oil’ for gas pricesTrump blames ‘Big Oil’ for gas prices
Oil prices have landed back to near pre-war prices as the US and Iran projected progress in peace talks, and more tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz than at any time since the conflict began. But US retail gas prices have stayed north of $3.90, prompting President Donald Trump ...
Chinese AI firm Zhipu plans billion-dollar share sale amid rallyChinese AI firm Zhipu plans billion-dollar share sale amid rally
Chinese AI startup Zhipu is weighing a multi-billion dollar share sale after it skyrocketed around 2,000% since its January IPO, Bloomberg reported, underscoring the enduring optimism around the country’s AI stocks. Beijing’s measures to expand AI adoption across consumer markets and plans to ease listing requirements for AI companies have ...
Gulf states appear skeptical of Iran dealGulf states appear skeptical of Iran deal
The Gulf appears skeptical about the US-Iran deal despite Washington’s assurances that it will restrain Tehran and preserve regional security. The UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain reportedly fear the agreement leaves Iran’s military capabilities intact and unlocks funds to strengthen its armed forces. The US secretary of state is hoping to ...
Russia’s fuel crisis worsensRussia’s fuel crisis worsens
Fuel prices at Russia’s airports have spiked 17% in June, as the country’s energy crisis deepens due to intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Gasoline production this month is 25% lower than a year ago, and several regions have announced fuel rationing. Moscow’s biggest refinery, damaged in Ukraine’s largest-ever attack ...
Micron posts blowout earningsMicron posts blowout earnings
US chipmaker Micron reported strong results Wednesday to top off a multi-day tech stock whipsaw. The company’s third quarter revenue beat expectations by more than 15%, as AI infrastructure demand remains insatiable. A “somewhat obscure” company last June, Reuters noted, Micron is now “a Wall Street darling,” CNBC wrote, thanks ...
Scotland v Brazil: World Cup 2026 – liveScotland v Brazil: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ In pictures: the best images from the game in Miami⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Group tables | Mail Scott The BBC have flashed up a graphic of Scotland’s chances of reaching the knockout stage. It shows that if they win tonight, they’re 100 percent sure of getting through. ...