Plastic pollution is scourge of English coastal region
Some 11.5 trillion nurdles end up in the ocean each year, according to UK charity Fauna & Flora International.
Northern Ireland's 'peace babies' desperate for more progress
Bethany Moore was six years old when she started to understand the "complexities and nuances" of living in Northern Ireland.
Scottish Muslim leader's rise underlines 'new norm' in UK
Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is the Hindu son of parents whose familial roots lie in India.
Pakistan in Economic Purgatory: The Way Out Depends on Human Development
Although it is in the headlines for political turmoil, Pakistan is facing its worst-ever financial crisis. Even officials have uttered the taboo word: Default?
UK unveils cost-of-living budget as mass strikes hit nation
Britain on Wednesday unveils a new cost-of-living budget, including more help on soaring energy bills, but the government is set to stand firm on rising public sector pay demands as the country endures a fresh wave of strikes.
UK employers feel the strain of missing skilled workers
Frustrated with England's education system, Simon Biltcliffe spends a lot of time training new hires at his marketing firm in the "soft skills" he and many employers say the country's sluggish economy badly needs.
UK economic rebound eases recession fear before budget
The UK economy has returned to growth, data showed Friday, easing fears of an inflation-induced recession as the government readies next week's budget against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis.
New book on Pope John Paul II stirs up heated debate in Polish politics
Poland's ruling nationalists want parliament to pass a resolution on Thursday defending the name of John Paul II after a new book said the late pope knowingly covered up clerical paedophilia scandals when he was archbishop of Krakow.
More than 5,000 school children poisoned in Iran, says official
The Iranian government was forced to launch an inquiry after several reports claimed that hundreds of schoolgirls were being poisoned.
UK slides down the global entrepreneurship league table
The UK has fallen down the rankings on a global league table for entrepreneurship. It now ranks 25 out of 51 countries, according to a new report.
Taliban now forcing women to return to abusive ex-husbands: Report
Women are being systematically targeted by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
World Book Day 2023: Explore it's significance, history and meaning
The tradition to celebrate books and reading began when the very first World Book Day was held by UNESCO in 1995.
Iranian schoolgirls being poisoned to stop them from going to school, confirms minister
Iran's deputy health minister, Younes Panahi, has confirmed reports that claimed schoolgirls in some of the cities were being poisoned.
Ukraine's economy stabilizes after shock of war
When Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, the shelves of the Novus supermarket chain in Kyiv quickly emptied as its supply chains - domestic and overseas - collapsed.
UK government aims to transform Britain into the next Silicon Valley and tech superpower
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt believes "being a technology superpower can change our country's destiny" and has plans to "unlock our national potential to be one of Europe's most exciting, most innovative and most prosperous economies".
Russia's war in Ukraine drags into second year with no end in sight
The war in Ukraine dragged into its second year on Friday, with no end in sight to a conflict launched by Russia that has killed tens of thousands of people, flattened cities and towns, forced millions to flee and brought a Cold War chill to global ties.
Woman sues school after being banned for having OnlyFans account
A woman from Florida has filed a lawsuit against her son's school, claiming that she was banned from volunteering at the school because of her OnlyFans account.
Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid
Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid
Ten deadliest quakes of the past 100 years
Ten deadliest quakes of the past 100 years
Syria quake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Since the earthquake destroyed her home, Syrian teacher Suzanne Abdallah has lived in a small truck crammed with her family members, just a stone's throw from where their house stood.
France hit by new strikes, protests over pension reform
Fresh strikes hit trains, schools and refineries in France on Tuesday over an unpopular pension reform pushed by President Emmanuel Macron, with nationwide protests planned for later in the day.
Rescuers battle cold as Turkey-Syria quake toll hits 5,000
A massive rescue effort in Turkey and Syria battled frigid weather in a race against time Tuesday to find survivors under buildings flattened by an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people.
Workers stage largest strike in history of Britain's health service
Tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance service staff walked off the job on Monday in a pay dispute, putting further strain on Britain's state-run National Health Service with their largest ever strike.
Disgraced ex-South Korea minister gets two years jail over graft scandal
A disgraced former South Korean politician, Cho Kuk, was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for forging documents to facilitate his children's school admissions in a scandal that has deepened political divides and frustrated many young voters.
Half a million strike in UK's largest walkout in 12 years
Half a million workers went on strike in Britain on Wednesday, calling for higher wages in the largest such walkout in over a decade, closing schools and severely disrupting transport.
ChatGPT maker fields tool for spotting AI-written text
OpenAI cautioned that its tool can make mistakes, particularly with texts containing fewer than 1,000 characters.
French PM says pension age hike 'non-negotiable' as strikes loom
While unions have welcomed the government's readiness for negotiation on parts of the plan, they say the proposed 64-year rule has to go.
Teachers in England and Wales vote to strike as the UK wage crisis continues
The National Education Union declared seven days of walkouts in February and March after nine out of 10 union teacher members voted for strike action.
Technology and the transformation of the workplace: how will this change the way we work?
Technological advancements are changing the way we work and the types of jobs available in the future. Some jobs may be eliminated, while others will be enhanced by the use of AI and machine learning.
The trailblazing engineer Nelly Cheboi built computer labs in Kenyan schools using recycled tech
29 year old software engineer Nelly Cheboi up-cycles old computers discarded in America to teach young Kenyans digital skills and open new worlds for them,.