Jul 15, 2025

Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week

The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply.

Jul 8, 2025

Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say

The Liverpool player was killed with his brother when their Lamborghini car had a suspected tyre blowout.

Jul 7, 2025

Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com

Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.

Jul 1, 2025

Guilty plea expected in 2022 murders of four Idaho students

Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal.

Jun 28, 2025

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.

Jun 27, 2025

Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered nine

Takahiro Shiraishi made contact with his victims on social media then lured them to his apartment.

Jun 27, 2025

Satirical Bezos mannequins pop up in Venice ahead of wedding

Unflattering installations depicting Amazon founder and his bride-to-be are attracting attention in the Italian city.

Jun 26, 2025

Watch: Smoke seen from plane engine after takeoff from Las Vegas

The American Airlines flight returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport with no injuries reported.

Jun 25, 2025

British man charged over mock Disneyland wedding to child had been...

Jacky Jhaj, a convicted paedophile, has staged several elaborate productions involving children and young people since he was released from prison.

Jun 24, 2025

British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris

The 39-year-old is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK, French prosecutors have said.

Jun 18, 2025

Jeff Bezos 'not welcome here' - Venice activists on plan to disrupt his wedding

The Amazon founder and Lauren Sánchez are due to tie the knot next week - as activists say Venice is being turned into an "asset" for the rich and famous.

Jun 17, 2025

California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

The actor - best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends – was found dead in his hot tub in October 2023.

Jun 10, 2025

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.

Jun 8, 2025

Chappell Roan's Apple dance, Charli XCX's brat curtain and other Primavera...

Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Haim, Wolf Alice and CMAT all performed at the festival in Barcelona.

Jun 5, 2025

Building housing indigenous art burns down in Canada's wildfires

In a Facebook post, the owner of the store said that they "feel a profound sense of loss" over the destruction of the artefacts.

Jun 3, 2025

Ukraine says it hit Crimea bridge with underwater explosives

Kyiv's security service says it it used more than 1,000kg of TNT to mine the supports of Russia's Kerch Bridge.

Jun 3, 2025

Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over 'copycat' packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.

Jun 2, 2025

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.

May 23, 2025

In South Korea, even your cup of Starbucks could be too political

All six presidential candidates' names are banned in Starbucks stores to "maintain neutrality".

May 23, 2025

Amazon tribe sues New York Times over story it says led to porn addict claims

The lawsuit claims a report portrayed the Marubo people as "unable to handle" basic internet exposure.

May 23, 2025

Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

Donald Trump says he is "recommending" imposing a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union imported into the US.

May 22, 2025

Nike to raise US prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty

The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".

May 22, 2025

Apple iPhone designer Jony Ive joins OpenAI in $6.5bn deal

OpenAI says partnering with the "greatest designer in the world" will allow it to re-imagine what a computer can do.

May 20, 2025

Spain clamps down on Airbnb as tourism backlash returns for summer

The Spanish government calls for the removal of almost 66,000 property listings saying they breach tourism rules.

May 19, 2025

France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle

The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America.

May 14, 2025

Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short-term rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.

May 8, 2025

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving - and accused Elon Musk and Doge of "killing children" through aid cuts.

May 6, 2025

Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs

The firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump's import taxes.

May 5, 2025

Long-distance romance and closure from husband's death - your memories of Skype

As Microsoft shuts it down, we’ve spoken to people whose lives were impacted by the tools.

May 3, 2025

Five people survive 36 hours in swamp 'surrounded by alligators' after plane...

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure.