Sharks were long thought to have poor eyesight, but recent research is revealing new insights into their ability to see colours and if they can distinguish prey from people. Rescue equipment is the colour it is for a very good reason. A splash of orange or yellow stands out against the blue and black of…

Reuters By Laura Gozzi and Guy Hedgecoe in Madrid & Paul Kirby in London BBC News The leader of Spain’s opposition conservative party Alberto Núñez Feijóo has claimed victory in a snap election, but without the result he needed. Even with the support of the far right, his Popular Party has fallen short of a…

Getty Images By Jonty Bloom Business reporter We are often told that we are in the midst of a technological revolution. That business and the world of work continue to be transformed and improved by computers, the internet, the increased speed of communication, data processing, robotics, and now – artificial intelligence. There is only one…

Susanne Kirlew, for example, experienced a microaggression when she asked a colleague where another team member was. “She was in a car accident,” a colleague replied. “Somebody ran into the back of her at the lights, and they were black. And you know how they never have insurance.”’

EPA By George Wright BBC News Corfu has become the latest Greek island to issue an evacuation order, as the country grapples with wildfires. Photos uploaded to social media show flames engulfing Corfu. A fire broke out on the northern part of the island which is popular with British tourists. It comes after some 19,000…

From Eau De Vie’s speakeasy vibe to HER Bar’s classy cocktails, Melbourne’s laneway bars are perfect for those who like their watering holes quirky, eclectic and hard to find. Melbourne is the OG of Australian bar culture. A confluence of factors in the 1990s – a recession, a liberalisation of licensing laws, boredom with traditional…

Tasmania’s wukalina Walk is much more than a tourism product. It’s a vehicle for Aboriginal empowerment, cultural strength and reconnection – and a chance for visitors to learn. “Go and pick a piece of kelp that speaks to you,” said Janice, a palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) woman and cultural storyteller on our tour. She pointed to…

The pandemic changed nearly everything about work. Why are we still stuck with performative long hours? For many workers, Covid-19 altered our attitudes towards our jobs and how we do them. The conditions of the past three years catalysed a full re-evaluation of careers and values, and subsequently dislodged some staid traditions that have bogged…

By Divya Arya BBC World Service, Manipur New allegations of violence against women are emerging in the north-east Indian state of Manipur, as the response to a viral video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob encourages others to speak. Warning: This article contains details some readers may find distressing. For more than…

Getty Images By Faarea Masud Business reporter The Barbie film has become the US and Canada’s biggest film of the year so far, said distributor Warner Bros. An estimated $155m (£120m) was made in its opening weekend, the company said. Meanwhile, new release Oppenheimer – also out on Friday – made $93.7m (£72m) in the…