US marine 'arrested over N Korea embassy raid in Madrid'
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Members of the group allegedly broke into North Korea’s Spanish embassy and stole several computers and hard drives American authorities have arrested a former US Marine who is allegedly part of a group that raided North Korea’s embassy in Madrid, reports say. Christopher Ahn will reportedly appear in a […]
Are plants a necessity or a luxury?
A new campaign says we should pay less tax on plants because they are good for the environment and mental health. It’s being backed by the National Garden Scheme at a time when house plants are becoming increasingly popular – particularly among young people who can’t afford gardens. In the UK, plants which don’t produce […]
TED 2019: The start-ups launching in space
Image copyright Rocket Lab Image caption Rocket Lab has had five successful launches from a base in New Zealand Peter Beck is a space entrepreneur with a rocket and launch pad in New Zealand that has permission for flights “every 72 hours for the next 30 years”. The 25 satellites his firm Rocket Lab has […]
Emma Thompson: 'If I could fly cleanly, I would'
Actress Emma Thompson has been defending her decision to fly from the US to attend a climate change protest in central London. Speaking to reporters from the Extinction Rebellion campaign group’s pink boat, she said did not fly as much as she used to – and planted a lot of trees. Ms Thompson also compared […]
Norwich Cathedral peregrine falcons: A photographer's passion
The blur of a speeding peregrine falcon crossing the sky at up to 200mph is “extreme photography” and it creates a “buzz” for Norfolk wildlife snapper Chris Skipper. For nearly a decade the 41-year-old has followed the drama of urban peregrines nesting on the spire of Norwich Cathedral. New chicks, nest invasions, challenges to be […]
Climate change: Sir David Attenborough warns of 'catastrophe'
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionViewers can watch Climate Change – The Facts on BBC One, Tonight at 9pm Sir David Attenborough has issued his strongest statement yet on the threat posed to the world by climate change. In the BBC programme Climate Change – The Facts, the veteran broadcaster outlines the […]
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