UK house prices fall as Brexit Britain feels the pinch
The Brexit squeeze is starting to be felt as house prices dropped amid rising inflation. While an annual increase is still expected, it's the first time since mid-2012 that back-to-back…
UK fans raise bowel cancer funds on #FootballShirtFriday
Donate a small sum to a bowel cancer charity, then wear your favorite team's jersey to the office with pride. This novel fundraising initiative in Britain attracted celebrities, players, and…
Profits surge at US tech giants
Booming sales of web services have boosted the profits of Microsoft and Amazon, while Google parent Alphabet reported solid growth in ad revenue that helped it cover rising costs of…
What to watch out for on Bundesliga matchday 31
Can Leipzig make Bayern work for their fifth title in a row? Can Dortmund break the habit that's cost them already this season? And will the league's form horse hold…
‘Unlikely twin’ pea plant species named after Schwarzenegger and DeVito
Life mimics art as Schwarzenegger's species takes all the purity and strength while DeVito's gets the dregs. DNA anaylsis reveals two twin plants are more closely related to other species…
Richard McLaren: ‘The IOC have to react quickly’
The author of a report investigating allegations of state-sponsored Russian doping says the IOC 'can't just drag their feet' in reacting to his conclusions. McLaren was speaking at a discussion…
Philippines announces ban on new open-pit mines
Environment Secretary Regina Lopez continues her crackdown on mining in Philippines, having previously ordered the closure of more than half the country's open-pit mining projects.Philippines' Environment Secretary Regina Lopez has…
Egypt concerned about ‘partisan’ US senate foreign aid hearing
Foreign ministry’s spokesperson says hearing ignored achievements of Egypt in region and in counter terrorism
