British colonialist Cecil Rhodes's grave haunts Zimbabweans
The stones are covered in light green aniseed and orange lichens that brighten at the slightest touch of the sun.
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.
Women in aviation are leading zero-emission flights
Aviation is responsible for almost 3 per cent of the global omission. At H2FLY, Mara Linn Beche, and engineer Debjani Ghosh are part of the change in starting carbon-free sustainable aviation.
BBC raids show India's shrinking media freedom under Modi, some journalists say
The government said the BBC had failed to respond to repeated requests to clarify its tax affairs related to the profits and remittances from its Indian operations.
UK missing person case highlights rise of TikTok amateur sleuths
The tragic case of a British woman's disappearance and death has shone a disturbing light on the rise of so-called online sleuths and amateur detectives who believe they can do the police's job.
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.
Man accused of stabbing four students to death in their beds may face firing squad if convicted
If found guilty, Bryan Kohberger could face the firing squad after shortage of lethal injections.
Creepy Chinese handheld device offers real-life kissing experience
The bizarre kissing device, which has gone viral, was designed with moving silicon lips and was created to allow people to feel "real" intimacy.
Research reveals female representation in tech has increased by almost 7%
Deloitte predicted 33% increase in female representation, but in 2023 only 5% of leadership positions in the tech sector are held by women.
Woman sacked for frequently calling in sick on Mondays gets £3.4k compensation
A woman who was sacked by her employer for calling in sick on Mondays is set to receive £3,453 in compensation.
India tax officers search BBC offices after critical documentary
Indian tax officers searched the BBC's bureaus in New Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, the British broadcaster said, weeks after the government came down hard against a BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in 2002 riots.
Michigan State University shootings leave three dead, five hurt
A gunman opened fire on Monday night on the main campus of Michigan State University, killing three people and injuring five, before an hours-long manhunt for the suspect ended with his death, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot, police said.
Thousands of university workers will strike again over wages, reveals UNISON
"Not only are staff struggling but students feel the effects when universities are short-staffed," said UNISON head of education Mike Short.
King Charles III laughs at request to 'bring back' Prince Harry
The monarch has not publicly spoken about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex since his inaugural speech as monarch in September 2022.
Syria's White Helmets: war responders leading quake rescue
The group has received funding from a number of governments, including Britain, Denmark, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and the United States.
Apprenticeships announcement failed to meet full endorsement from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Recruitment and Employment Confederation has responded to the government's announcement by the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, regarding young people who will be able to use UCAS to search for apprenticeships.
From lockdown to strikes: The turbulent life of a Covid-year university student
Covid-generation uni students had their first and second year's disrupted by lockdown rules; now they're set to miss out on more learning due to union strikes.
Harry Potter video game gets bumper sales despite LGBTQ backlash
The video game's release has prompted some to call for a boycott but thanks to pre-orders it is already sitting at the top of sales charts.
Can the art of cinema co-exist with the demanding industry of today?
Do artistic expression and pursuit of profit in the film industry directly cancel each other out, or can they co-exist?
Hospitality in Crisis: Are there enough chefs to keep up with London's insatiable demand for fine dining?
Chefs have not returned to work in the same numbers post-pandemic, leaving the hospitality industry grappling with an acute staffing crisis at a time when operators are also struggling with the soaring costs of doing business.
Decline in newly qualified accountants cause for concern in UK accounting industry
New IRIS Software Group industry analysis reveals businesses must be vigilant when choosing their accountancy firm in 2023.
India: Hostel warden dies of shock after student dies by suicide
In a double tragedy reported from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, a hostel warden died of shock after an engineering student committed suicide in the hostel.
'Hogwarts Legacy' story, gameplay, release date, how to get early access
"Hogwarts Legacy" is set in the 1800s, before the events of the Harry Potter books.
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.
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.
'Hogwarts Legacy' feature: Can players become an Animagus and morph into an animal?
In the Harry Potter series, which is also the basis for the "Hogwarts Legacy," an Animagus is a witch or wizard who can transform themselves into an animal at will.
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,.
Australia jobs take surprise dip in Dec, but unemployment stays low
Australia employment unexpectedly dipped in December following an outsized gain the month before in a sign the red-hot labour market might be cooling, though the jobless rate stayed near five-decade lows.
Greta Thunberg detained, carried away by police at German coal mine protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained along with a group of activists.
Women and girls' education merely being 'postponed:' claims Taliban
The Taliban has said that it is merely "postponing" their education and not putting a permanent ban on it.