Russian spy found dead at embassy in Berlin after mystery fall, German media report November 6, 2021 German media are reporting that a man recently found dead in the street outside the Russian embassy in Berlin was an undercover agent of Moscow’s intelligence services, and had fallen from an upper floor of the building.
Watch as the world’s baking champions struggle with energy prices November 6, 2021 A Spaniard crowned world baking champion this year has appealed to his government to lower taxes on electricity or risk putting artisans such as himself out of business amid a global energy crunch that is wiping out their margins.
Watch as Amazon tribes first hear of Covid-19 as first vaccines for mysterious virus arrive November 6, 2021 Some residents of remote communities in Peru’s northern Amazon rainforest say they haven’t heard of the global Covid-19 pandemic, until health workers arrived by boat to their village with vaccines in October.
Faith restored: Gothic-style converted church goes on sale for £2m in Brighton November 1, 2021 City workers hoping to escape the capital can look to Brighton for a ubiquitous converted church. The two bedroom property on Queensbury Mews, in the city’s desirable BN1 postcode, is on sale on RightMove, with a guide price of £2m. Its listing says it combines “the most wonderful mix of both contemporary interior design,” while [...]
COP26: Which country suffers the most from extreme weather? October 26, 2021 As world leaders prepare to meet in Glasgow for COP26 on Monday to discuss their response to climate change and its impact, the annual climate risk index 2021 showed more powerful storms are battering people and economies harder, with the poor suffering the worst losses. Watch the full report.
Ocado turns to robots for delivery of groceries to Londoners amid shortage of workers October 26, 2021 Built by UK online supermarket pioneer Ocado, the washing-machine sized bots have caught the eye of international retailers battling a shortage of workers and rising wage demands. Watch the full report.
Watch as Elon Musk’s Tesla joins elite club of $1 trillion companies after Hertz deal October 26, 2021 Tesla joined an elite club of companies worth at least $1 trillion on the stock market on Monday after rental car agency Hertz announced a record-breaking electric car order for Elon Musk. Watch the full report.
Watch as London’s fashion set returns to King’s Road for renowned designer Mary Quant October 22, 2021 The British fashion set returned to London’s King’s Road to celebrate one of the country’s most renowned designers, Mary Quant, at the premiere of the first official documentary on her life and career, “Quant”.
Watch as Duran Duran drops new album 40 years after first hit October 22, 2021 British 1980s pop band Duran Duran release their new album “Future Past” as the quartet marks 40 years since their debut. Watch the full report.
COP26: Scotland’s green mission as it turns whiskey into fuel October 21, 2021 Just days before Glasgow welcomes leaders from around the world to the United Nations climate summit, COP26, the founder of a Scottish biotech company is calling for action, not targets. Watch the full report.