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70th Edinburgh Festival underway   Scotland's capital has been transformed into a giant interactive backdrop – casting visitors in the centre of an audiovisual art installation. Music and performance arts are taking centre stage in Scotland's capital....

Best Cauliflower roast on stove top!! by Gouthami Yuvarajan   I am back with a new recipe and today it is Cauliflower Roast. I love anything that is roasted , the best being potatoes (check...

George Soros foundations now control $18 billion: reports by Lawrence Delevingne NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investor George Soros has transferred about $18 billion, the majority of his estimated fortune, to his Open Society Foundations, making them...

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkey's detaining of pastor   Tensions rise between Turkey and the US over Andrew Craig Brunson, who was charged by a Turkish court with committing crimes, including spying for terrorist groups. American...

Amazon Chief Jeff Bezos turns to Twitter for charity ideas   Author: Callum Glennen   The world’s second richest man has turned to Twitter for philanthropic inspiration, asking his followers to provide ideas for achieving short-term good. Amazon founder...

Robots could destabilise world through war and unemployment, says UN Daniel Boffey in Brussels United Nations opens new centre in Netherlands to monitor artificial intelligence and predict possible threats. The UN has warned that robots could destabilise...

US Army discharging immigrant recruits and reservists   Spokespeople for the Pentagon and the Army said that, due to the pending litigation, they were unable to explain the discharges or respond to questions about whether there...

Vertical gardens in Bogota can lead to greener future   Planners in Bogota say the Santalaia building in the Colombian capital sets a good example to increase green zones in urban areas. In the middle of one...

Before television, there was shadow theatre It was extremely popular during Ottoman times and the plays would draw hundreds of people, who would gather to watch the puppets reflected on a curtain. Before television, there many...

Three Predictions for the Future of UX/UI Alex Poon   Alex Poon '06 on where the industry is heading, and what it’s leaving behind We’ve reached an inflection point: the conversational interface is now viable for a...

Colombia election: Farc's Timochenko pulls out of race Rodrigo Londoño - aka Timochenko - has also been pelted with eggs and tomatoes while out on the campaign trail The Farc former rebel group says its...

Cuba's new leader vows to modernise economy but no return to capitalism   ♦ Successor to Raúl Castro promises no ‘capitalist restoration’ ♦ Miguel Díaz-Castro, 57, is first non-Castro to lead Cuba in 60 years Raúl Castro, right,...

Jorge Welsh brings culturally important Chinese art to Europe Author: Jorge Welsh, Founder, Jorge Welsh Gallery   Chinese art is experiencing a surge in popularity around the globe. While capitalising on this new trend, Jorge Welsh Works...

Russia launches massive war games in eastern Europe   Military drills involving nearly 13,000 troops are being carried out on the territory of Moscow’s ally Belarus. Russia on Thursday began huge joint military exercises with Belarus along...

White House to release explosive Republican memo   Despite strong objections from his own administration, US President Donald Trump is set to approve publication of a secret memo alleging abuse of power in the FBI's probe...

Latin America's leaders criticise Maduro, Pence defends Syria strikes   Joint strikes by the US, Britain and France on Syria and the political crisis in Venezuela have dominated the meeting of leaders at a Latin American...

Thousands seek help in Colombia as Venezuelan health care crisis worsens   Medicines are becoming increasingly scarce as the Venezuelan economy implodes, causing shortages and forcing thousands of people to seek medical help in Colombia. In this...

Pets in China get a dose of acupuncture A rising number of pet owners in China are turning to alternative therapy and Chinese medicine to cure their animals' ailments. Pet owners in China are turning to acupuncture to help...

How can I invest in bitcoin? Jack Schofield   Andy wants to know how to invest a few hundred pounds in bitcoin. It’s not hard to buy bitcoins, but whether they are an investment or a gamble...

How Robots Are Transforming the Cleaning Industry   Remember how far off the future seemed as a kid? You may have had daydreams about self-driving cars and automated homes. While some of that is still (sadly) quite...

Cuba's Capitol reopens after years of restoration   Capitol, an imposing neoclassical gem previously shunned as a symbol of US imperialism now to become the seat of Cuba's national assembly in the capital Havana. People visit the...

Keep on trucking: Art on the move in Pakistan This South Asian art proves that everything, even a humble truck, can be transformed into a piece of art. They pollute the roads and chug along at...

Trump ignites trade war with China   US announces a 25 percent tariff on up to $50 billion in Chinese goods to take effect on July 6. In reply, China spells out details to impose tariffs...

Lego set to replace Bali Padda as CEO after just nine months Author: Kim Darrah   Lego Chief Bali Padda is set to be replaced by former Danfoss CEO Niels Christiansen in October, as the Lego Group...