The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

It is an illusion to see victory for the former US vice-president as a geopolitical calendar reset

Several long-running conflicts are edging towards a temporary halt to hostilities

Whether we like it or not, spending on arms and security will rise in the next few years 

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez says no other option remains but to maintain the state of alert

If the populists gain power in France and Italy, the future of the euro will be in their hands

What if Italy cannot service its debt and a future government is tempted to default?

Ali Amin-Javaheri grew up in the chemicals business. His father had worked for Iran’s state-owned chemical company and when the family fled the country in the nineteen eighties during the Iran-Iraq war, they first settled in Houston where employers welcomed the senior Amin-Jahaveri’s experience. Houston in the 80s was dominated by the petrochemicals industry and […]

2020 and 2021 will be one of the periodic transitional eras in gaming as Sony and Microsoft debut their shiny new consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. To ease the process (and spur adoption of the next generation), EA may make its upcoming titles free to “upgrade” to your chosen console. On an […]

According to a report from 9to5mac, Apple could be working on full cursor support for the next major version of iOS and iPadOS. The report is based on code of an early version of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. If Apple ships that new feature, it means that you’ll be able to use a Bluetooth […]

Commercial real estate owners, brokers and landlords have collectively made many hundreds of billions of dollars a year in recent years as the economy zipped along. Now, they’re getting clobbered by the pandemic-fueled economic crisis. Worse, their industry may be forever changed by it. To state the obvious, extracting rent from nearly anyone right now […]

Ever since it first started rolling out, 5G skeptics have attempted to link the next-gen cellular technology to all manner of health issues. Most recently, it’s become an easy scapegoat for the global COVID-19 pandemic, given the rapid rise of both. Conspiracy theories have gained such a foothold that vigilantes have taken matters into their […]

Investing for good gains traction, but the yields on oil stocks remain compelling

Costs are falling — but it still looks far more expensive than it should

Pandemic's economic impact compared with historic crises of 1930s and 2008

Presidential candidate Joe Biden is likely to throw a fundraising lifeline to Silicon Valley after his commanding South Carolina victory and heading into the next wave of primaries. A pro-Biden Super PAC, Unite the Country — whose past backers include senior tech figures — is picking up efforts to tap wealthy donors, Treasurer Larry Rasky […]

Vaping is a controversial habit: it certainly has its downsides, but anecdotally it’s a fantastic smoking cessation aid. The thing is, until behavioral scientists know a bit more about who does it, when, how much and other details, its use will continue to be something of a mystery. That’s where the PuffPacket comes in. Designed […]

Ali Amin-Javaheri grew up in the chemicals business. His father had worked for Iran’s state-owned chemical company and when the family fled the country in the nineteen eighties during the Iran-Iraq war, they first settled in Houston where employers welcomed the senior Amin-Jahaveri’s experience. Houston in the 80s was dominated by the petrochemicals industry and […]

The latest budget iPhone arrived this month to largely positive reviews. The next flagship, on the other hand, may have to wait. The COVID-19 pandemic is having all manner of knock-on effects on the global economy, and the supply chain is certainly not immune. The Wall Street Journal this morning is reporting that the iPhone […]

Chris Lynch, a founder and former general partner at Boston-based seed-stage fund Accomplice, remembers “VC Mountain in Waltham.” Back then, entrepreneurs on funding quests would visit a building overlooking the Waltham Reservoir near Boston where they pitched to a few investors: Matrix Partners, Charles River Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. “And if they didn’t invest in […]

Chris Lynch, a founder and former general partner at Boston-based seed-stage fund Accomplice, remembers “VC Mountain in Waltham.” Back then, entrepreneurs on funding quests would visit a building overlooking the Waltham Reservoir near Boston where they pitched to a few investors: Matrix Partners, Charles River Ventures and Highland Capital Partners. “And if they didn’t invest in […]

A standalone plebiscite with a compulsory vote on marriage equality could cost the Australian economy $525 million according to modelling released by PwC Australia today.

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Some say the ads would diminish user privacy, but WhatsApp already collects user data.

More details have emerged about a coronavirus contacts tracing app being developed by UK authorities. NHSX CEO, Matthew Gould, said today that future versions of the app could ask users to share location data to help authorities learn more about how the virus propagates. Gould, who heads up the digital transformation unit of the UK’s […]

BRIAN VINER: An early Seventies episode of Upstairs, Downstairs, an ITV period drama of beloved memory, revolved around a visit to the big house in Belgravia by the King and Queen.

The Geordie presenting duo, both aged 44, who started their careers in Byker Grove in the early 90s, starred in the popular ITV children's show with Cat Deeley from 1998 until 2003.

Rep. Jamie Raskin called nonsense on Republicans who are arguing that the articles of impeachment against President Trump are invalid because they don't include any real 'crimes.'

The three Premier League clubs have sounded out Neymar's representatives about a potential move for the wantaway Brazilian - yet a return to Barcelona is still considered the most likely destination.

PETE JENSON: Barcelona will need to raise funds this summer if they are to finance a bid for Neymar or Lautaro Martinez against a backdrop of massive losses because of the coronavirus shutdown.

It had promised to be one of the most feverish summer transfer markets in several years, with blockbuster names moving all over the place and sagas galore. But coronavirus changed that.

When Paris Saint-Germain made Neymar the world's most expensive player of all time, their hopes for what he would achieve were sky-high. Now they may feel they are better off without him.

The star, 39 - who won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Gwen Verdon in Fosse/Verdon on Sunday night - said she doesn't normally watch television.

The PDC have announced that the 2020 Premier League will feature nine 'challengers' in a move which potentially opens the door for Fallon Sherrock to feature.

Kanye West announced plans in November that he was setting up a new Adidas Yeezys HQ in Cody, Wyoming, vowing to bring jobs back to the United States.

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier, who could soon be available on a free transfer.

Borussia Dortmund will reportedly reward Jadon Sancho with a huge pay rise of £4m per season should he decide to stay at the club and turn down a move to the Premier League. 

Mario Gotze could still sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.  The midfielder has previously declared he will leave the club in June.

If the club can hold on to the Frenchman and lure Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, Ferdinand said the ability of the front-line would be 'ridiculous'.

As his popularity skyrockets on Strictly Come Dancing, BBC executives believe gymnast Louis Smith has a future as a broadcaster, writes DAN WOOTTON.

Former Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has begun sharing saucy selfies on his social media feeds, to show off his body. The star has defended his vanity project, saying he works hard for his body.

Pedro could be in line for a return to Barcelona with Catalan club considering their attacking options after Luis Suarez's injury.

Luis Suarez could be set for a sensational return to Uruguay, with a former team-mate claiming the striker told him he's open to a move back to Nacional as his Barcelona contract runs down.

The Argentine has become one of the most-sought after players on the planet after shining for Inter Milan this season - scoring 16 goals and providing four assists in just 31 appearances.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson bounced back from last year’s injury frustrations with a British high jump record — but she then insisted that she should have gone even higher.

Nicki Minaj has revealed she could marry her convict fiancé Kenneth Petty in the next week.

The soap star, 28, hinted that the pair 'will get closer' in the coming weeks as the Queen Vic landlord's marriage to wife Linda reaches breaking point due to her alcoholism.

The actress, 43, teased that Linda could be killed off during the BBC soap's 35th anniversary special as one of Albert Square's residents meet their fate in the deadly episode.

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has admitted she couldn't allow herself to get excited about her pregnancy before giving birth to daughter Dusty, seven months.

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa, 27, sent fans wild as she hinted her character Lauren Branning could return to Albert Square.