New antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains
New antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains Scientists have engineered an antibody that attacks 99% of HIV strains and can prevent infection in primates. It is built to attack three…
Facebook to share Russia-linked political adverts with investigators
Facebook to share Russia-linked political adverts with investigators Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says his company will share 3,000 Russia-linked political adverts with US investigators. He also pledged to make political…
Eurozone sees ‘burst of activity’ in September
Eurozone sees ‘burst of activity’ in September The eurozone economy ended the third quarter of the year on a strong note, a survey has indicated. The IHS Markit composite purchasing…
Facebook can’t hide behind algorithms
Facebook can’t hide behind algorithms If Facebook’s algorithms were executives, the public would be demanding their heads on a stick, such was the ugly incompetence on display this week. First,…
Fake news worries ‘are growing’ polls suggest
Fake news worries ‘are growing’ polls suggest There is growing concern amonFake news worries ‘are growing’ polls suggestg global net users about fake news online, according to a BBC World…
L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt dies at 94
L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt dies at 94 Liliane Bettencourt, the heiress to cosmetics firm L’Oreal, has died aged 94, her family has confirmed. A statement said she had died at…
Hurricane Maria ‘leaves 15 dead in Dominica’
Hurricane Maria ‘leaves 15 dead in Dominica’ At least 15 people are dead and 20 others are missing on Dominica after Hurricane Maria, the Caribbean island’s prime minister has said.…
Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises as search for survivors goes on
Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises as search for survivors goes on Mexico earthquake: Death toll rises as search for survivors goes on: The death toll from Mexico’s powerful earthquake has…
Migrant crisis: Dozens feared drowned off Libya coast
Migrant crisis: Dozens feared drowned off Libya coast At least 50 migrants are feared drowned after their boat ran out of fuel and capsized off the Libyan coast. The dinghy,…
Justin Trudeau: Canada humiliated indigenous people
Justin Trudeau: Canada humiliated indigenous people Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau used his United Nations platform to address Canada’s historic failings regarding indigenous people. He said the country’s legacy of…