HS2 goal to be running by 2033 ‘cannot be met’
HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable. Read More
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Swedish workers trial ‘friendship hour’ to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends. Read More
Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
Cecilia Giménez’s effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname “Monkey Christ”. Read More
‘No worries’: Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
The US President has downplayed the drills which follow a US announcement of an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan. Read More
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide. Read More
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi. Read More
Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas. Read More
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites. Read More
Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups
The former far-right leader receives second treatment in three days for chronic hiccups. Read More
Russia’s losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers’ obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses. Read More