America

?Nothing left?: Irish whale-watching company closes amid ?overfishing?

A whale-watching company has abandoned tours off Ireland?s southern Atlantic coast and declared the waters an empty, lifeless sea. Colin Barnes, who ...

New F1 wing rules are talk of pit lane in Spain but McLaren still out in front

All the talk in Spain this week has been about the potential impact of the FIA?s clampdown on the flexing of front wings and the governing body?s hope...

Giro d?Italia: Del Toro tightens grip on pink jersey as Prodhomme wins stage 19

Nicolas Prodhomme claimed the first Grand Tour stage win of his career when he rode solo to victory on stage 19 of the Giro d?Italia on Friday, while ...

?In his company you could not be lazy?: remembering my friend Ng?g? wa Thiong?o

Among the African writers who emerged in the middle of the 20th century, the most political undoubtedly was Ng?g? wa Thiong?o. Born in Kenya while it ...

Rolls-Royce and feather crown among King Charles?s coronation gifts

King Charles received coronation gifts ranging from a luxury Rolls-Royce to a feather crown and two hand-woven coconut leaf hats, according to an offi...

Government sells final shares in NatWest 17 years after ?45bn bailout

The UK has sold its final shares in NatWest Group, ending 17 years of state ownership since the ?45bn taxpayer bailout that saved the bank from collap...