Post-Brexit: UK named best European country to start a business August 29, 2021 The UK has been named as the best country in Europe to start a business, according to new research shared with City A.M. this morning. Thanks to the UK’s large economy, low unemployment rate, and ease to start and run a business here, the UK ranks number one. The UK also topped the list of [...]
Army major from Surrey to walk 1,200 miles barefoot to fund gene therapy treatment August 29, 2021 An Army major is to march 1,200 miles barefoot as part of a £2.5m campaign to fund a ground-breaking gene therapy treatment for his nine-year-old daughter. Chris Brannigan, from West Byfleet, Surrey, is taking on the challenge to help pay for clinical trials of a potential treatment for the developmental disorder Cornelia de Lange syndrome [...]
Afghanistan’s former communications is now a bike courier in Germany August 29, 2021 Sayed Sadaat used to be communications minister in the Afghan government before moving to Germany last September in the hope of a better future. Watch the full report.
Virtual reality may offer solution to brain injury caused by heading in football August 29, 2021 Heading is an integral part of football, but its links to lasting brain injuries are proving hard to ignore. One software company believes it has found a solution to the damaging impact it can have: virtual reality. Watch the full report.
Eleven digits: Pianists in London play with extra robotic thumb August 29, 2021 Within an hour of being fitted with a robotic extra thumb, pianists can learn to play with all eleven digits, according to researchers in London. Watch the full report.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes accuses former boyfriend as criminal proceedings begin August 29, 2021 Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is accusing her former boyfriend, who was president of the blood-testing startup, of abusing her Several court documents were unsealed last night. Watch the full report.
Afghan gives birth to baby girl at 30,000 feet while heading for Birmingham August 29, 2021 An Afghan refugee fleeing to the UK gave birth to a baby girl at 30,000 feet while on an evacuation flight destined for Birmingham. Soman Noori, 26, was travelling on an evacuation flight from Dubai to Birmingham, having previously left Kabul, when she went into labour in airspace over Kuwait, Turkish Airlines said. Her name [...]
Taliban fighters step up presence at Kabul airport as further blasts loom August 29, 2021 Taliban fighters stepped up their presence at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport last night, as the U.S. warned there was a high risk of further blasts and international evacuation efforts continued to wind down. Watch the full report.
Berlin: Thousands take to the streets to protest against Covid restrictions August 29, 2021 Thousands of people marched in Berlin last night to protest against restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus pandemic even after demonstrations were banned. Watch the full report.
Islamic State’s affiliate in Afghanistan: Who are Isis-K? August 29, 2021 Concerns are growing over the affiliate of the so-called Islamic State in Afghanistan, Isis-K, amid reports the group are believed to be behind the attack outside Kabul airport earlier this week. Two deadly explosions thought to have been carried out by the Islamic State terrorist group took place at Kabul airport on Thursday. But who [...]