From Korea to Germany to Nigeria, every culture has its own version of ‘once upon a time’ – and most are more interesting than the EnglishIn Tamil, folk stories and fairytales, the sort that grandparents tell grandchildren before bed, often begin, “In that only place…”. In another Indian language, Telugu, Read more
Professor Jeff Byers of Middlebury College in Vermont took a leave of absence after apologizing for the incident in a written statement on April 10. School leaders say he may have violated policy. Via: Chemistry professor who put a Nazi gas chamber question on an exam takes leave of absence
DUP politician calls scenes ‘disgraceful’ Via: Woman shot dead as violence erupts in Northern Ireland city of Derry
For all the moments this season when critics have scratched their heads over the identity of Unai Emery’s Arsenal, a masterclass of a European quarter-final showcased everything they are capable of. This was a responsible, smart performance from back to front that eased them into the semi-finals of the Europa Read more
Analysis suggests average household has paid £550 more since 2016 Leave vote Via: Brexit-related price hikes see UK families spend billions more on everyday goods, new research finds
‘I absolutely wanted to be arrested on my 60th birthday but I didn’t quite manage that,’ actress says Via: Dame Emma Thompson joins Extinction Rebellion climate change protests after flying to London from Los Angeles
‘At times it seemed as though they were using us to show off to one another, laughing as they did it’ Via: Prison officers involved 'brutality and violence' at detention centre jailed
‘Easter bunny cruelty’ carried out by scientists who injected bacteria into animals’ spines and sewed their eyes shut Via: Rabbits given cholera and fatal injections in 'painful' university experiments
One officer pumped his hand in the air as the other pulled off some ‘dad dancing’ moves at Oxford Circus in London last night and the protesters chanted ‘we love you, we love you, we love you’. Via: Police RAVE with eco-warriors chanting 'we love you' in Oxford Circus
The Extinction Rebellion demonstrators are expected to start targeting the aviation industry, having already taken over London’s streets and caused commuter misery. Via: Eco-warriors' plan to shut down London Heathrow Airport