4 h. ago World’s largest sand battery switches on in huge boost to clean energy

Thermal storage system holds enough energy to heat homes, offices and a school

Science

4 h. ago World's largest illegal sports streaming platform 'is shut down' by authorities

The platform, which achieved over 1.6billion visits over the last 12 months - nearly 20 per cent of the world's population - played host to events as fans clambered to watch the action.

Sport

9 h. ago World's largest iceberg is falling apart! Huge TRILLION tonne megaberg that was once more than twice the size of Greater London breaks into chunks

At the start of this year, it was more than twice the size of Greater London. But the world's largest iceberg, known as A23a, is finally nearing its end.

Politics

10 h. ago World’s largest iceberg is finally about to disappear 40 years after breaking away from Antarctica

Megaberg twice the size of London could melt away within weeks

Events

10 h. ago Why women dressed in pink and armed with brooms are joining Jakarta protests

Protests, which began in Jakarta last week, have rocked the world's third-largest democracy

Events

11 h. ago Top pension fund pulls €14bn from BlackRock in sustainability pivot

Dutch fund dumps world’s largest asset manager as European investors increasingly diverge with US over ESG

Economics

35 h. ago World’s largest sand battery switches on in huge boost to renewables

Thermal storage system holds enough energy to power 10,000 homes

Politics

42 h. ago Scots Labour MP accuses OnlyFans of being 'largest pimping empire in the world'

Joani Reid said the multi-billion firm should be hit with a super tax unless child protection investigators are allowed access behind their paywalls

Politics

49 h. ago Nestlé fires its CEO for an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a subordinate employee

The world’s largest packaged-food maker said Monday the undisclosed romantic relationship had violated its code of conduct

Events

4 d. ago British brothers set new world record for rowing across the Pacific as they land in Australia

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean arrived in the Australian city of Cairns on Saturday  at 1.52am BST, marking the end of their 139-day, five hour and 52 minute journey crossing the world's largest ocean.

Politics

4 d. ago Are you squidding? Divers left stunned after giant octopus hugs them before taking a selfie

Two divers have been left stunned after an extraordinary encounter with one of the world's largest species of octopus.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Do you have pizza and beer?’ Scottish brothers complete 140

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean set world record as they arrive in Australia after rowing 14,000km from Peru to CairnsThree Scottish brothers have set a new record for rowing nonstop across the world’s largest ocean, arriving in Australia to the tune of bagpipes and a fresh pizza after 140 days at sea.Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean covered more than 14,000km from Peru to Cairns, where they became the first team to finish the full crossing just before midday on Saturday. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Terrifying update on world's largest iceberg now visible from space

Over the last two years, the world's biggest iceberg has been on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor and experts are concerned with it falling apart

Events

7 d. ago In the Nguyen Kitchen review – cooking up a heartwarming Vietnamese

Aspiring performer Yvonne dreams aloud in candy-coloured reveries that carry the hopes of a marginalised singer in a rarely-seen Parisian communityParis is home to one of the oldest and largest Vietnamese diasporas in the world – not that you could tell from mainstream French cinema. In this heartwarming feature debut, Stéphane Ly-Cuong turns to the magic of the musical comedy to portray not only the dreams and the struggles of Vietnamese-French artists, but also a side of Paris seldom seen on screen.A hopeful performer and singer, Yvonne Nguyen (Clotilde Chevalier) can’t help but dream in songs. Her candy-coloured reveries unfold like a Jacques Demy fantasy, bursting with tunes and light. In reality, however, she is stuck belting out jingles for spring rolls to indifferent supermarket customers. Without much luck getting cast in acting roles, Yvonne moves back in with her mother (Anh Tran-Nghia), who runs a restaurant in the outskirts of Paris. Generational clashes soon follow, but...

Events

7 d. ago 'World's largest' wildlife rescue sanctuary founded by son of Asia's richest man faces probe over 'mistreatment of animals' on vast site next to Indian oil refinery

A private zoo run by the son of Asia's richest man is being investigated over allegations of animal mistreatment and illegal wildlife imports.

Events

7 d. ago Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil

US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against allyDonald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil.The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations

World’s largest wealth fund says it has excluded bulldozer maker and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Norway wealth fund excludes Caterpillar over Israel allegations

World’s largest wealth fund says it has dropped Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Debilitating consequences’ in Uganda after USAID cuts – photo essay

The hollowing out of USAID has far-reaching impacts in northern UgandaIn northern Uganda, the unfolding consequences of US funding cuts to international humanitarian aid are palpable. Thousands of families have been living in refugee camps along the border with South Sudan for almost a decade, and newcomers are reported every day as the never-ending conflict within the country intensifies.Uganda has long been a crossroads of migration, shaped by historical and contemporary population movements. Today, it hosts over 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers – one of the largest refugee populations in the world. Persistent violence in South Sudan and the eruption of armed conflict in Sudan have displaced millions. As both countries spiral further into instability, Uganda remains one of the few safe havens in the region. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Notting Hill Carnival bursts into colourful scenes as parade peacefully goes off... as army of police officers line streets

The world-famous street party, which is the largest in Europe, officially begun on Sunday morning with dancers in bright costumes parading along the streets.

Events