Released in 1961, the cult British sci-fi film The Day the Earth Caught Fire offers a stark warning that resonates with a heating planet today, writes Gregory Wakeman. Over the last few weeks, record heatwaves have scorched the US, Europe, and China, so much so that the beginning of July had the hottest week the…

AFP Ten years ago, hundreds of people, mostly civilians, were killed when Egyptian forces violently dispersed a sit-in protest by supporters of the recently ousted Islamist president. The crackdown on followers of Mohammed Morsi was one of the bloodiest incidents of its kind, and one of Egypt’s darkest moments. As BBC Arabic’s Sally Nabil reports…

Some swear by a night on their side, others on their back. But which sleeping position is the best for a good night’s rest? If you live anywhere affected by the recent heatwaves, you may well have spent your nights tossing and turning, trying out different sleeping positions in an attempt to get comfortable. But…

By Lyse Doucet Chief international correspondent Two years since the Taliban swept into power in Afghanistan, not a single country has formally recognised their rule. Even engaging with the Taliban government remains deeply controversial. Some say talking with them will help bring about change, others insist the Taliban will never change so there’s no point…

Jessica Randle By Elna Schutz Business reporter It was a man trying to break into her home that turned Jessica Randle into a leading advocate for video doorbells. Ms Randle had been napping in her living room in Phoenix, Arizona, when she heard a slight noise from outside that she chose to ignore. Later, when…

From vintage clothing at Vixen to cocktails at Madame George, this diverse and creative retail strip in the inner-city area of Newton is a must-do when visiting Auckland. Named one of the world’s “coolest streets” in 2022, Auckland’s Kārangahape Road, commonly referred to as K’Road, is a bustling and eclectic destination where the action spills…

Reuters By Daniel Thomas Business reporter, BBC News Elon Musk “isn’t serious” about holding a cage fight and “it’s time to move on”, Mark Zuckerberg has claimed. In a post on his social media site Threads, the Meta boss said he had offered Mr Musk “a real date” but the rival entrepreneur had made excuses.…

A new mapping project by Natural England will help unearth the deep history and mystery of this ancient network of subterranean tracks. The path began to descend into the earth as if burrowed out in ancient times by the slithering of a giant worm. As we followed it downwards, the atmosphere changed: the wind became…

An increasing number of TikTok creators are livestreaming themselves as ‘non-playable characters’. Some are making money off the unconventional phenomenon. If you click on the TikTok feed of Fedha Sinon – better known as PinkyDoll – you’ll find something that may seem unconventional, even otherworldly. The Montréal-based 27-year-old is known for repeating sing-song, often nonsensical…

Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)/ AFP By Charlene Anne Rodrigues BBC News A high school in north-eastern Cambodia has been forced to close temporarily after thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered. Cambodia remains one of the world’s most heavily mined countries, 48 years after the end of its brutal civil war. At that time, the…