Many workers still see so-called "accent bias" as a problem, fresh polling has suggested. The survey found one in 10 people in Britain feel anxious or self-conscious about their accent in high stakes...
Syria’s new authorities prosecute former regime figures
A Syrian criminal court has sentenced the former regime’s Grand Mufti, its top cleric, Ahmad Hassoun, to life in prison. He’s been found guilty of crimes including inciting sectarian conflict and exploiting...
Ukrainian drones strike online retailer’s facilities in Dagestan
Ukrainian drones struck four logistics hubs belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon in Makhachkala, Dagestan, the company said on August 24. A facility caught fire after the attack, while workers were evacuated from...
Ukraine marks independence day as Russian attacks continue
European leaders have joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kiev, to celebrate the country’s Independence Day in a show of unity against Russia. There will also be a meeting of the "Coalition of...
‘I remortgaged my home to pay for my election campaign’
‘I remortgaged my home to pay for my election campaign’, says Harriet Harman as she shares her struggle to get support from donors. For more on politics, party finance and the power of donations, listen to...
Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada | BBC News
Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate from an area close to Reno, Nevada, as a large wildfire reached the outskirts of the city. Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately...
#Humanoid #robot beats #UsainBolt’s 100m world record • FRANCE 24 English
Robots exceeded human records at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing’s Olympic speed skating arena as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators...