Manchester imposes tourist tax, visitors to pay additional £1 a night
April 02, 2023 3:48 PM It is the first city in the UK to launch a tourist tax. Read More
Bulgaria votes for fifth time in two years under Ukraine shadow
April 02, 2023 3:35 PM Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine has deepened the political crisis that has engulfed Bulgaria since 2020, with the worst instability since the fall of Communism.…
Barcode turns 50, but its days might be numbered
April 02, 2023 3:22 PM The humble barcode will soon give way to another standard. Read More
Two die after hot-air balloon catches fire in Mexico near archaeological site
April 02, 2023 2:59 PM The passengers, a 39-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, jumped from the balloon, while a child suffered burns. Read More
It’s Donald Trump v porn star Stormy Daniels in the merchandise stakes too
April 02, 2023 1:24 PM Both have seen a healthy bump in the sales of T-shirts and other items since his indictment. Read More
ChatGPT helps UK student overturn parking fine with personalised appeal to city council
April 02, 2023 1:18 PM Within days of sending off the AI-generated email, the council withdrew the fine. Read More
How Manhattan’s district attorney resurrected the case against Donald Trump
April 02, 2023 11:20 AM NEW YORK – One year ago this week, the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation into Donald Trump appeared to be dead in the water. Read More
Biden’s landmark climate bill lures China’s clean energy giants
April 02, 2023 11:19 AM Bill that supports local clean energy manufacturing has sparked a rush to open factories in the US. Read More
Mexico regains ancient statue known as ‘Earth monster’ from US
April 02, 2023 11:15 AM MEXICO CITY – Mexico has recovered from the United States a giant stone statue known as an “Earth monster” that dates to the Olmec civilization…
5 wounded in Israeli air strike near Homs: Syria state media
April 02, 2023 10:37 AM The strike was Israel’s third in recent days after Damascus was targeted on Thursday and Friday nights. Read More