Beethoven’s Ninth: Peace, joy – and provocation
Classical music's greatest hit, being performed Friday at the G20, has a political dimension. If the 20 world leaders listen closely they'll hear the subtext - probably exactly as Chancellor…
Arsenal to appoint Per Mertesacker as new head of youth academy
Arsenal are to make Per Mertesacker the head of their youth academy. The German World Cup winner, who has one year left on his current player contract, will still be…
UK businesses lobby for ‘transitional’ Brexit deal
Britain's business leaders are to pressure the country's Brexit minister to secure a transitional agreement with the EU to avoid a so-called hard Brexit. They say a deal is vital…
Tesla to build world’s largest battery in Australia
Billionaire Tesla owner Elon Musk is to make good on a promise to solve South Australia's energy crisis within 100 days or his company's services will be free. The battery…
Dirk Nowitzki signs new 2-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki will reportedly make much less money than he did last season with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he is set to become the first foreign-born player to play 20…
Berlin-based SoundCloud lays off almost half its staff
The audio version of YouTube has confirmed a major cost-cutting exercise is underway as it struggles to turn a profit. The restructuring will force the closure of its London and…
Where few others dare to tread: the Aga Khan in Africa
Prince Karim will celebrate his diamond jubilee as the Aga Khan this July. From the beginning of his time as Imam, he has been quietly supporting humanitarian and environmental work…
CBE raises interest rates 2% for second time in 2 months
Deposits increased to 18.75%, loans to 19.75%
Wimbledon day four: Angelique Kerber through but Karolina Pliskova falls short
Germany's Angelique Kerber made it safely through but third seed Karolina Pliskova suffered a shock defeat. On the men's side, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic delivered straight sets wins at…
Male apes are natural sexual harassers
A new study has revealed the extent to which male apes use sexual intimidation to control their mates. This could extend to our most familiar primate - humans.No one has…
