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How Christopher Columbus's son built 'the world's first search engine' Alison Flood   In the 16th century, Hernando Colón amassed a library of unprecedented size and range. The author of a new biography tells its startlingly modern...

Brazil abolishes huge Amazon reserve in 'biggest attack' in 50 years Jonathan Watts   Brazilian president has dissolved Renca to attract investment in region thought to contain gold, with critics warning of irreversible damage. The Brazilian president Michel...

Ford Lyfts AI efforts with autonomous vehicle partnership By Barclay Ballard   Ride-hailing app Lyft and automobile giant Ford will collaborate in an attempt to bring self-driving vehicles to the mainstream before fierce competitor Uber. On September 27,...

Trump sacks Tillerson over policy disagreements   Tillerson's imminent departure had been rumoured for several months following reports of friction with US President Donald Trump. But the tensions peaked last fall amid reports Tillerson had called...

US: North Korean leader begging for war UN Security Council emergency session condemns North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, with US saying 24 years of negotiations had failed. US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley...

Jordan's king replaces prime minister to defuse protests   King Abdullah has asked Education Minister Omar al Razzaz to form a new government after Hani Mulki resigned as prime minister. However, the change in administration has...

Julen Lopetegui to join Real Madrid as head coach after World Cup   • Spain coach signs three-year contract at the Bernabéu • Lopetegui’s side face Portugal in World Cup on Friday Julen Lopetegui speaks to...

Mounir Mahjoub​i​, the 'geek' who saved Macron's campaign: 'We knew we were going to be attacked' Angelique Chrisafis   The youngest member of France’s new government is a self-taught digital guru from a poor immigrant family. He...

Mega Pharma targets global pharmaceutical markets Author: Gianclaudio Broggi, CEO, Mega Pharma   As the Latin American market has slowed, pharmaceutical companies have faced numerous challenges. According to Mega Pharma, however, there are growth opportunities for those...

From sidekick to superstar: the rise of the salad Rebecca Nicholson   With chefs making it their star, and veganism on the rise, salad is no longer the sad side it used to be. Have the stereotypes had their day? In...

New drug approved in Japan can kill flu in one day   Manufacturers of Xofluza say a single pill of the new drug will kill the flu virus in just a day. Scientist Ryosuke Yazawa in University...

How exercise could improve our sleep By Jaime Lee   Have you been looking for natural ways to improve your sleep or boost the overall quality of sleep that you currently manage to have? Or do you...

At least 23 dead in Karachi as heavy rains hit Pakistan   According to local media, most of those killed were electrocuted. The army has stepped in to aid with rescue and relief efforts in the...

Read in Spanish Read in Greek The most unfortunate and unappreciated generation, this generation! Alexandra Xenofondos Twitter: @alexandra_92  It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the youth of our days is the most unfortunate and unappreciated generation of...

Social media stars face crackdown over money from brands Elle Hunt   Instagram ‘influencers’ told to clarify paid-for ads, while health claims are taken down after advertising breaches. Consumer protection bodies in the UK and US are increasing...

Cash-grab or cultural bastion? The Louvre Abu Dhabi splits opinion Author: Emily Cashen   Following multiple terror attacks, Paris’ iconic museum is suffering from reduced visitor numbers. Now, with the introduction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, it...

'Proud to be Mexican': Meet the baby whose huge image gazes over the border Rory Carroll in Tecate, Mexico   The art installation emerged last week near Tecate, highlighting controversy over Trump’s proposed wall – but Kikito’s...

Sonnet XVIII by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot...

SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket'   If the launch succeeds, the Falcon Heavy will rank as the most powerful rocket in operation today and the mightiest space vehicle to blast off from the...

Maduro favoured as Venezuelans vote amid crisis   While polls show Venezuelans overwhelmingly blame Maduro for their mounting troubles, he's still heavily favoured to win thanks to a boycott of the election by his main rivals. A...

Disney taps augmented reality for 'Star Wars' toy event The Walt Disney Company said they're sending Star Wars characters into the realm of augmented reality. Fans from 30 countries will be able to use their...

'Serious' signs arson started wildfire in Greek town built like 'fire trap'   Officials say there are "serious indications of arson" at a resort near Athens that sparked a wildfire, killing at least 82 people. But...

Hazelnuts With Impact Teresa Law   Teresa Law '81 shares the story of Mountain Hazelnuts — the largest hazelnut nursery in the world, which is planting 10 million trees, doubling the income of 15 percent of Bhutan’s...

Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin confirm marriage on Instagram Jan Milo Severo   OLLYWOOD — It looks like all indications are saying that celebrity couple Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are now married after months of speculations that...