Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list
A man who was twice homeless as a teenager before becoming a multimillionaire entrepreneur has topped a list celebrating influential black Britons.Dean Forbes, who,
The green software that could make big carbon savings
Actor and presenter Waseem Mirza was not happy when he realised he would have to change his phone – particularly as it was working
Pub closure warning: Many landlords only make 12p a pint
Pubs face widespread closures unless the chancellor announces an extension to business rates relief in next week’s Budget, the UK’s biggest pub company has
Striking Boeing workers reject 35% pay rise offer
Striking Boeing workers have rejected a new offer from the plane-making giant, which included a 35% pay rise over four years.The International Association of
Nigeria drops charges against Binance cryptocurrency boss
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has dropped a money-laundering case against a top cryptocurrency executive to allow him to get medical treatment abroad. Tigran Gambaryan, a
What led to Modi and Xi meeting and thaw in ties
Four years after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in a brutal and deadly clash along a disputed Himalayan border, the nations’ leaders have finally
Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
A new international airport will soon open in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, allowing larger aircraft to land for the first time – paving the way
TikTok owner sacks intern for sabotaging AI project
TikTok owner, ByteDance, says it has sacked an intern for “maliciously interfering” with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models.But the
Top vaccine maker buys stake in major Bollywood studio
India’s top vaccine maker has bought a 50% stake in a major Bollywood production company known for making popular films.Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Production will
Alec Baldwin returns to SNL for the first time since Rust trial
Alec Baldwin has returned to US sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time since his trial over a fatal shooting on
Tobacco firms to pay $23.6bn in proposed Canada settlement
Three of the world’s biggest cigarette companies are nearing a deal that would end a decades-long fight in Canada to hold the firms to
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after main power plant fails
Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout after its main energy plant failed, officials said.Its power grid collapsed at around 11:00 (15:00 GMT), the energy ministry
He had an Aston Martin, two Lamborghinis and a house that ‘oozed luxury’ – then it all came crashing down
“I didn’t have a plan B” A man who lost everything and had to declare bankruptcy after bragging about living the high life has
Coca Cola fans are only just noticing subconscious message in logo
Coca Cola, one of the world’s most renowned brands, is instantly recognisable by its signature red packaging and swirling white script. Over time, as
Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say
French and Italian police say they have broken up an international fraud ring that was passing poor quality bottles of wine off as vintages
Chocolate makers ‘may have to cut cocoa content’
Chocolate bars could get smaller or have cheaper ingredients added as manufacturers try to combat cocoa price increases that hit 300% earlier this year,
MP launches campaign for 5p Freddo bars
A Labour MP has launched a campaign to cut the price of Freddo chocolate bars to 5p.Patrick Hurley, who represents Southport, has said he
Talks over £1bn UK port expansion ongoing after row
Discussions about a London port expansion worth £1bn are ongoing as the government tries to resolve a row with the investor. DP World planned
P&O owner to attend summit despite row over minister’s comments
P&O Ferries owner, DP World, will now attend the UK’s investment summit on Monday, despite a row over a minister’s criticism of the firm.
Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed
Tesla boss Elon Musk has unveiled the firm’s long-awaited robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic-looking vehicle, featuring