How to start investing in a cashless society
The world is rapidly transitioning to a digital global economy. Here's how investors can cash in on the cashless trend in 2019.
From post-apocalyptic nomads to an Ikea world: Radical visions of the future of energy
What if we could fundamentally shift our thinking and reset our energy priorities and investment plans?
Donald Trump wanted to invade Venezuela
Trump alarmed friends and foes alike with talk of a "military option" to remove left-wing President Nicolas Maduro.
Eid Mubarak! 140,000 British Muslims enjoy Europe's largest celebration in Birmingham
The end of the fast of Ramadan was cause for a massive celebration in Small Heath, Birmingham.
McDonald's turns up heat on sales and cooks up strong profits
Shares in the world's biggest fast food chain by revenue rose nearly 5 percent.
Major shake-up in UK grocery retailing as Sainsbury's and Asda plot 'epic' merger
Shock move would create the UK's largest supermarket chain with a 31% market share.
U.S. employers added over 100,000 jobs in March, down on February figures
Hiring in the country remains strong and the economy on solid footing
From airfare, energy and onto packaging: Blockchain helps industries go green
Nick Martyniuk looks at how DLT is making industries go green
Cheese festival slammed by angry fans after it runs out of cheese
Thousands of cheese lovers descended on The Big Cheese Festival in Brighton on Saturday (3 March) to face lengthy queues and empty stalls.
What makes neutron stars shine so bright? A star 28 million light years away provides new clues
Scientists found a fourth ultraluminous X-ray source, which they identified as a neutron star, located in the Whirlpool galaxy.
Ashton Kutcher reveals how he got over Demi Moore divorce: 'I went to the mountains'
"Right after I got divorced, I went to the mountains for a week by myself," 40-year-old star revealed in a podcast.
Taco Bell diner outraged after finding 'Chink' slur on his receipt
In Young Lee gave an Anglo name instead of causing difficulties with spelling, but ended up with "Steve Chink" on his Taco Bell receipt instead.
Where can you still buy KFC? 600 UK stores close due to supplier problems
UK residents marching to KFC for a feed of fried chicken are being turned away by locked doors and closure signs.
Multiple KFC restaurants forced to close across UK after 'running out of chicken'
The popular southern fried chicken chain KFC has been forced to close several branches including some in Exeter, Newcastle, Suffolk, Surrey and Berkshire.
As the world turns against plastic, paper giant Smurfit Kappa sees 'huge opportunity'
Saverio Mayer, European boss of FTSE 100 packaging giant Smurfit Kappa, tells IBTimes UK his job is not to sell more paper but optimised sustainable solutions.
Man caught on camera taking photos of a girl and then masturbating behind her in Malaysian mall
The accused is said to have followed the woman from a fast food restaurant to the mall's main lobby, where she was watching a performance with her friends.
Astronauts don't eat enough because food floats in their stomachs
Nasa focuses on encouraging astronauts to eat more in space to reduce dangerous body and bone mass loss in orbit.
Fitness food company Protein Haus unapologetic over 'thigh gap' diet meal
Twitter user Amy Churchman spotted the "shocking" meal name in Canary Wharf and posted it online - but the company's founder has defended the labelling.
Astronauts could make 'Marmite' from their own faeces
Recycling solid and liquid waste into Marmite and Vegemite "microbial goo" could be the key to lasting food supplies in space.
Burger King prank explains exactly what net neutrality means for you
Burger King has uploaded a video mocking net neutrality which shows customers receiving Whoppers at slower times, depending on what "package" they ordered.
Neal's Yard, Pret A Manger and the other high street brands cutting down on plastic waste
Neal's Yard Remedies and Pret A Manger are leading the way with refillable water stations, while restaurants have begun to phase out plastic straws.
'House of Horrors' parents went to Taco Bell for takeaways while their 13 children starved at home
'House of Horrors' parents, David and Louise Turpin, were reportedly regulars at their local Taco Bell while their 13 children starved at home.
Donald Trump's 'stable genius' may be turning off voters
Trump had tests done to assess his cognitive abilities which he passed with a maximum score, but it could deter some voters.
The Donald Trump workout programme: US president reveals regime that keeps his health 'excellent'
US president reveals he does more exercise than people realise, including "running next door" and playing lots of golf.
Katy Perry breaks silence on plastic surgery rumours
Katy Perry has said that she underwent a procedure to remove dark circles from under her saggy eyes.
'Mother and daughter' broke 15-year-old girl's arm and threw hot drink in her face during racist attack
Police hunt two women after teenage girl verbally and physically assaulted at fast food restaurant in Waltham Forest.
Is Donald Trump obese? People questioning president's weight in #Girther movement
On social media, many doubted Trump's reported weight, following his annual presidential health check.
What is the silly salmon? Latest internet craze that got two YouTube pranksters arrested
The silly salmon challenge, which usually involves jumping into water, sometimes from great height, was started last month by Luke Erwin and Jackson O'Doherty.
Donald Trump makes aide pick out all the red and pink Starbursts
US president known for less than healthy diet of fast food and cans of coke, and turns out he has very specific candy requirements.
The Western diet is so unhealthy, your body thinks it's a dangerous infection
Researchers examined the effects of a typical Western diet - which is high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in fibre - on mice.