North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control. Go to Source Author: Michelle …
The World Cup’s Lesson: Invest in America’s Greatest Attractions
This summer, the world has come to America. Fans from dozens of countries have crossed oceans for a chance to watch the World Cup on American soil. The nearly six-week-long …
American Library Association Is Now America’s Most Radical Activist
Across America, people are celebrating our nation’s birthday with barbecues, museum exhibits, and sailing on the high seas. The country’s largest library membership association – celebrating its own 150th anniversary …
Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump ‘if right for Britain’
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists “you have to defend your own national interest”. Read …
Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people “voted for a manifesto” that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election. Read full …
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain. Read full story Author:
Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport
Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated. Read full story Author:
Iran’s ‘sabre-rattling’ should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
The defence secretary warns Britain “stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies”. Read full story Author:
Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein – how Italian children became so overweight
The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO. Read full story Author:
I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions
Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes – who really was behind the bombing? Read full story Author:
What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain’s evolving dating culture Read full story Author:
Primark’s new ‘supermarket tactic’ to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say. Read full story Author:
What a week’s work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures
Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work. Read full story Author:
Sunscreen doesn’t cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?
Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online. Read full story Author:
How rapper Aitch’s sister inspired him to climb one of the world’s toughest peaks
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down’s Syndrome Association. Read full story Author:
Another UK heatwave looms after cooler end to weekend
Temperatures are forecast to surge next week as another UK heatwave begins. Read full story Author:
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tell, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. Read full story Author:
Man in critical condition after sea rescue
A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital. Read full story Author:
People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating
Samantha Niblett officially launches her “summer of sex” campaign, as her educational bid ramps up. Read full story Author:
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell’s inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail. Read full story Author: