Time zone quirks around the world that travellers may not know about | Euronews
Spain’s ‘wrong’ time zone Geographically, the majority of Spain falls within the boundaries of UTC+00:00, aka Western European Time, which is followed by countries including the UK, Ireland and Portugal. Related Why is seasonal change of clocks still a political...
Sperm get lost in space, Australian research into microgravity impacts suggests
Photograph: Sperm and Embryo Biology Laboratory, Adelaide University View image in fullscreen An Adelaide University study has found the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively impacted by a lack of gravity. Photograph: Sperm and Embryo Biology Laboratory, Adelaide University Sperm...
YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why
Home & Office Home Home & Office Home Entertainment Streaming & Services Video Streaming Services YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why I can't live without YouTube Premium. ZDNET's key takeaways YouTube Premium...
(2nd LD) Belarus leader says ties with N. Korea upgraded to 'new stage': report | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 10-12) SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held summit talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday and said bilateral relations will be upgraded to a "new stage,"...
Air Canada chief apologizes after English-only message to plane crash victims
The president and CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, and other officials host a press conference in the lead up to the summer Olympic Games in Paris France. Photograph: Nick Lachance/Toronto Star/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The president and...
Listen to a grieving mother and have no doubts: water privatisation has been a lethal scandal
Julie Maughan, previously Preen – her daughter Heather died in 1999 after contracting E coli on a beach in Devon during a family holiday. Photograph: Ellie Smith/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Julie Maughan, previously Preen – her daughter Heather...
Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar
Photograph: NSW government Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar Electric buses are just 1% of the Australian fleet compared with 80% in urban China, a quarter in the Netherlands and 12% in the UK...
How the deadly LaGuardia Airport crash unfolded
US & Canada Oscars winner asks women to stand: 'I don't get here without you guys' Autumn Durald Arkapaw calls on ''all the women in the room to stand up'' as she receives her Oscar for best cinematography for Sinners....
'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision
US & Canada Oscars winner asks women to stand: 'I don't get here without you guys' Autumn Durald Arkapaw calls on ''all the women in the room to stand up'' as she receives her Oscar for best cinematography for Sinners....
Israel and Iran ramp up attacks as Trump insists Tehran wants a deal
Amir Levy/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Amir Levy/Getty Images Europe The war in the Middle East ramped up on Thursday as Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure in the central city of Isfahan , while...
Average UK mortgage rate rises to highest since August 2024; Next warns Iran war will push up costs – business live
The average UK mortgage rate has now hit 5.50%, data from Moneyfacts shows. Adam French , head of consumer finance at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk , explains: double quotation mark “The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has hit 5.50% - heights last seen more...
Two women, different continents, same problem - how climate change is affecting their farms
Two women, different continents, same problem - how climate change is affecting their farms 7 minutes ago Share Save Louise Cullen Agriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NI Share Save BBC Louise Skelly and Jackline Mugoboka who both farm in...
Top executives of Naver, Spotify discuss ways to expand partnership | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The top executives of South Korea's tech giant Naver Corp. and Sweden's audio streaming company Spotify have discussed ways to expand their content partnership, the companies said Thursday. Naver Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Choi...
YouTube is bringing affiliate shopping features to more creators
YouTube YouTube creators can start making money earlier in their careers. On Wednesday, the company said it's reducing the Shopping affiliate program subscriber threshold from 1,000 to 500. The affiliate program launched in 2022, allowing creators to earn kickbacks when...
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss 11 minutes ago Share Save Sam Gruet Business reporter Share Save Greg Daily Greg Daily's advertising firm is employed by some of the largest American firms When Greg Daily found himself...
U.S. official says 'pretty extensive process' in progress for S. Korea nuclear-powered sub project | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Song Sang-ho and Baek Na-ri WASHINGTON, March 26 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that the U.S. government is carrying out an "pretty extensive process" regarding a bilateral agreement with South Korea over the Asian ally's...
(LEAD) Delayed Trump-Xi summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement on the summit during...
TSA chief tells Congress unpaid airport workers face mounting hardships
Politics TSA chief tells Congress unpaid airport workers face mounting hardships March 25, 2026 4:04 PM ET Meg Anderson The acting chief of the Transportation Security Administration told lawmakers Wednesday of mounting hardships for unpaid TSA workers, with hundreds quitting...
Greetings from Turkey's border with Iran, where Iranians let loose on the dance floor
Greetings from Turkey's border with Iran, where Iranians let loose on the dance floor March 25, 2026 2:27 PM ET Emily Feng Emily Feng/NPR Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives...
No escape from the energy shock for UK business. A long-term strategy is still essential
The UK already has the highest electricity prices for industry among G7 countries and projections suggest it could rise by between 10%-30%. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The UK already has the highest electricity prices for industry...
Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message
Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP View image in fullscreen Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, arrives at Parliament Hill in Ottawa on 25 March 2026. Photograph: Sean Kilpatrick/AP Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message The prime minister says the...
For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader
Religion For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader March 25, 2026 1:11 PM ET By Robbie Griffiths Sarah Mullally waves as she leaves after the Enthronement Ceremony installing her as archbishop...
Why insects aren't huge: a new challenge to a decades-old idea
Download the Nature Podcast 25 March 2026 In this episode: 00:44 Why insects aren’t massive Research Article : Snelling et al. 11:39 Research Highlights Nature: Faster ticking of ‘biological clock’ predicts shorter lifespan Nature : Mighty mini-magnet is low in...
Long-promised animal cruelty prevention laws quietly shelved by Victorian government
The Victorian government has indefinitely shelved proposed new laws to target animal cruelty, after committing to reviewing the existing laws almost a decade ago. Photograph: Little Brown Rabbit Photography/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Victorian government has indefinitely shelved...
Australians can expect high fuel costs to linger for far longer than the war in Iran
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, faces a mammoth task crafting a budget that will respond to the global fuel price shock in a way that satisfies voters without adding to inflation. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP View image in fullscreen The treasurer, Jim...
‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report
Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP View image in fullscreen Crowds protesting in Hong Kong against the draconian national security law in 2019. Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP ‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report UK...
‘Continuity over novelty’: why environmental science needs to rethink its focus
US environmental scientists need to recognize this and adjust how we work and what we value most. ‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI Naming our reality matters, because it frees us to think differently...
Major conference catches illicit AI use — and rejects hundreds of papers
Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Organizers of the 2026 International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) used a watermarking system to catch the use of AI in peer review of conference papers. The International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML),...
Seoul stocks up over 1 pct on hopes for end to U.S.-Iran war | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed more than 1 percent higher Wednesday, on growing optimism the U.S.-Iran war could end soon. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) advanced 88.29 points, or 1.59 percent, to...
‘Massive betrayal’: Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, announced on Wednesday the control determination order would apply to all Iranians on tourist visas for the next six months. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AP View image in fullscreen The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, announced...