By Jessica Brown26th February 2021 Nut butters are often thought of as a calorie-packed no-no when it comes to healthy eating. But is their bad reputation unearned? T There’s well-established evidence that nuts are good for us. They’re packed full of fibre and healthy fats, and have been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. It might […]
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has been seen for the first time since she was detained in a military coup, after she appeared in court via video link. The ousted leader appeared to be in “good health” and asked to see her legal team, her lawyers say. Two new charges were announced against Ms Suu […]
By Leo Kelion Technology desk editor IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGES/REUTERSimage captionThe report was written by a commission headed by ex-Google chief Eric Schmidt for use by President Biden and other lawmakers The US and its allies should reject calls for a global ban on AI-powered autonomous weapons systems, according to an official report commissioned for the […]
French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to three years in jail, two of them suspended, for corruption. He was convicted of trying to bribe a judge in 2014 – after he’d left office – by suggesting he could secure a prestigious job for him in return for information about a separate case. Sarkozy, 66, […]
The Duke of Edinburgh has been transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for continued treatment, after 13 nights at another London hospital. Doctors are treating Prince Philip, 99, for an infection. They will also undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition, Buckingham Palace said. The duke is responding to treatment and “remains comfortable”, it […]
(Image credit: Surf Simply) Although our ability to easily pick up a new skill declines with age, harnessing a specific type of mindset can help you learn effectively as an adult. T Tom Vanderbilt’s fascination with the process of life-long learning began with his daughter’s hobbies: piano, soccer, Tae Kwon Do. He wanted to encourage […]
By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Golden Globes IMAGE COPYRIGHT GETTY IMAGESimage caption Adverts for the Golden Globes appeared in Los Angeles this week Hollywood stars will be dressing in their finest slippers and gathering in their living rooms later for the 78th Golden Globe Awards. The ceremony, which recognises excellence in film and television, is […]
The president of the Dominican Republic has announced plans to build a fence along its border with Haiti, which extends for about 380km (236 miles). Luis Abinader said the barrier would help curb illegal immigration, drugs and the flow of stolen vehicles between the two countries, which share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. Mr Abinader […]
By Joel Gunter BBC News A year ago this week, the Taliban signed a deal with the United States designed, in theory, to pave the road to peace in Afghanistan. It committed the Taliban to preventing attacks on US forces and the US to withdrawing its remaining troops from the country. It did not commit […]
Police have fired on protesters in Myanmar killing at least 18, the UN human rights office says, on the deadliest day of anti-coup rallies. Deaths were reported in several cities including Yangon, Dawei and Mandalay as police used live rounds and tear gas. Security forces began the violent crackdown on Saturday, after weeks of largely […]
