Posted inUK Banana duct-taped to a wall sells for $6.2m at auction A banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at an auction in New York. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK How AI can let you speak with space "I'm feeling a mix of excitement and nerves" - that's how the AI replied when I asked how it felt minutes before the rocket launch. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Public sector pay rises help drive up government borrowing Government borrowing rose to £17.4bn last month - the second highest October figure since monthly records began, official figures show. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Water companies blocked from using customer cash for ‘undeserved’ bonuses Nine water companies have been blocked from using customer money to fund "undeserved" bonuses by the industry's regulator. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Developed countries urged to put a figure on climate cash at COP29 as deadline looms Fears are mounting that COP29 will end without a dollar figure on the cash developed countries will commit to helping combat the climate crisis. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Labour’s pugnacious stalwart who pulled no punches John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86 Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking ‘free shots’ in Laos Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued. Posted by November 21, 2024
Posted inUK Voice behind top Simpsons character quits after 35 years on hit show The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show. Posted by November 21, 2024