'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing

BBC - Sep 29, 2026

Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

Read full article

More News

Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated

Sep 29, 2026

Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated

More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.

One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says

Sep 29, 2026

One in eight cancers worldwide linked to infections, WHO agency says

A new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) shows that an estimated 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024 – about 12% of all new cancer cases – were caused by infections and could be prevented with treatment or vaccines. FRANCE 24's Jennie Shin speaks with the lead author of the study, Dr Gary Clifford, Scientist at the IARC.

Tankers Are Loading Oil Again From a Vital Saudi Pipeline

Sep 29, 2026

Tankers Are Loading Oil Again From a Vital Saudi Pipeline

Saudi authorities had taken the pipeline offline this month after it was damaged in a drone attack by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia.

50 Disturbing History Facts That’ll Make You Say, “There’s No Way That Actually Happened”

Sep 29, 2026

50 Disturbing History Facts That’ll Make You Say, “There’s No Way That Actually Happened”

Things may make you say "WTF!" in 2026, but 2026 has nothing on the past. View Entire Post ›

Soho House venue under investigation for food safety

Sep 29, 2026

Soho House venue under investigation for food safety

A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

Sep 29, 2026

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.

Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement

Sep 29, 2026

Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement

The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.

Black Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms

Sep 29, 2026

Black Voting Groups Prepare for Disinformation Campaigns in the Midterms

A new “propaganda playbook” aims to demystify common techniques used to target Black Americans, long a powerful voting bloc, with election-related disinformation.

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?

Sep 29, 2026

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble

Sep 29, 2026

Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble

I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

College Students Flex Their Power in A.I. Investment Frenzy

Sep 29, 2026

College Students Flex Their Power in A.I. Investment Frenzy

Dorm Room Fund, a program that lets college students invest in their peers, raised a new $50 million fund as the competition for young founders ramps up.

Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid

Sep 29, 2026

Burnham says public body will invest in electricity grid

The prime minister said he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.

Recommended