Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan…
Month: August 2026
Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Her colourful creations drew large crowds and fetched some of the highest ever prices for a female artist. Source: BBC…
In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors. Source: BBC News
At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region. Source: BBC News
Can scent help make your rental feel like home?
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord. Source:…
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you – here’s what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills. Source: BBC News
Meta’s $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman. Source: BBC News
How Dolly Parton’s business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune. Source: BBC News
Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test. Source: BBC News
US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer
Experts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers. Source: BBC News