33 h. ago Myth or mystery: are moose roaming the isolated wilds of New Zealand?

Claims of a recent sighting of the animal in the vast Fiordland wilderness reignites public fascination in a story that has endured for decadesOver 100 years ago, a ship dropped anchor in the frigid fjords of New Zealand’s South Island and released 10 nervous moose on to the shore. The crew watched as the animals – the last survivors of a weeks-long voyage from Saskatchewan, Canada – skittered out of their crates and up into the dense, lonely, rainforest.The moose had arrived on a flight of fancy, as part of the then premier’s grand vision to turn Fiordland national park into a hunters’ paradise. It was the second attempt to release moose into the region – in a country whose only native land-based mammals are bats – after nearly all of an earlier herd died crossing the seas. Red deer and wapiti, or elk, were also released around the same time for game-hunting. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago Samsung's newest tablet offers 'a premium experience' says expert, as £100 off sale drops

Samsung's newest tablet has had a surprise price drop but is it worth it? Tech expert Chris Hall has shared his thoughts on the device

Economics

48 h. ago Broadband wars: Plusnet undercuts Sky and BT with new full fibre broadband deals from £24.99

Plusnet is shaking up the broadband market with a price drop, ultra-fast speeds and a £100 reward card – and it’s beating Sky on price.

Economics

4 d. ago Large family tent that's 'easy to assemble' drops from £1,100 to £275 in time for summer

Debenhams has cut a huge £825 off a large eight-man tent in time for camping season, and it's said to be 'easy to put up and take down'

Economics

5 d. ago Stock markets drop after US credit rating downgraded by Moody’s – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS credit rating downgrade could add to pressure on government debtEuropean stock markets have opened a little lower, despite reports of a last-minute breakthrough in talks between the UK and EU over a significant reset to post-Brexit relations.In London, the FTSE 100 share index has dropped by 38 points, or 0.45%, at 8646 points. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago The Afterlife of Malcolm X: how the civil rights icon influenced America

In the year in which the groundbreaking activist would have turned 100, a new book looks at the enduring impact of his words and how they resonate todayThe Afterlife of Malcolm X is a new book about the great Black leader who was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, 100 years ago; who in the 1950s converted to Islam and dropped his “slave name”; who rose to fame as the militant voice of the civil rights era; and who was assassinated in New York in 1965, aged just 39.The book is not a biography. As the author, Mark Whitaker, puts it, his book tells “the story of the story of Malcolm, the story that really made him the figure he is today, even more so than what he accomplished while he was living. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Tefal air fryer that shoppers 'can't live without' drops to under £100 in Amazon Tech Deal

'I haven't used my built in oven since buying this.'

Economics

2 w. ago 'Easy to assemble' rattan garden set gets incredible £355 price slash

The stylish set for the garden has a massive discount and is perfect for summer days

Economics

2 w. ago Apple Watch drops to 'lowest price ever' in rare Amazon sale

The Apple Watch Series 10 is usually priced at £399, but Amazon has dropped the price by £100

Economics

3 w. ago Stock markets gain as China ‘evaluates’ offer of US trade talks – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 gains on hopes of US-China trade thaw; Shell profits drop 28% to $5.5bnCommodities companies are among the best performers on stock markets this morning.They would be among the best placed to benefit from the US backing down in its trade war with China. The FTSE 100 has a lot of Europe’s big mining listings, and they are leading the way on Friday. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Shell profits fall as big oil faces slump in prices; UK cuts NatWest stake below 2% – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as FTSE 100 oil company profits drop 28% to $5.5bnStock markets have gained across Europe, as investors welcomed signs of a possible thaw in the trade war between the US and China.Germany’s Dax gained 1.2% in the early trades, while France’s Cac 40 was up 1.4% – after both were closed over the May Day bank holiday. The Stoxx 600 index, which tracks big companies across Europe, rose by 0.9%. The FTSE 100 was up 0.9%.“The US has recently taken the initiative on many occasions to convey information to China through relevant parties, saying it hopes to talk with China,” the statement said, adding that Beijing was “evaluating this”.“Attempting to use talks as a pretext to engage in coercion and extortion would not work,” it said.This optimism has continued overnight after China’s Ministry of Commerce said that it’s evaluating trade talks with the US. The ministry said this comes as “the US has recently sent messages to C...

Economics

3 w. ago Dunelm 'easy to assemble' folding bar 'perfect for the garden' this summer

If you want easy access to your beverages, or an extra side table for the barbecue, this folding garden table could be the perfect addition to your garden.

Politics