World Environment Day
THEME: Moving towards a plastic-free future Ever since its conception in 1974, World Environment Day has had a special theme relating to the pressing environmental concern at the time. […]
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Methane ice dunes found on Pluto by Nasa spacecraft
Scientists say they have found evidence of dunes of frozen methane on Pluto. The research, which is published in the journal Science, suggests that the distant world is more dynamic than […]
World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR
The BBC is to stream dozens of World Cup matches live in 4K resolution and high dynamic range colour (HDR) to UK-based audiences in June and July. It will mark […]
stars you didn’t know released an album
Jeff Goldblum has announced he is releasing his first album at the age of 65. The Hollywood actor is an accomplished jazz pianist and has a band called The Mildred […]
Solo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office
Solo: A Star Wars Story, the latest prequel in the huge film franchise, has failed to make the impact Disney had hoped in North America. Analysts had predicted Ron Howard’s […]
Rotuman at the royal wedding
the only representative from fiji at the royal wedding….Ellen Alexander…who’s husband Tifere drove Meghan and her Mum to the chapel are very close friends with the Duke and Duchess of […]
‘Shocking’ human impact reported on world’s protected areas
One third of the world’s protected lands are being degraded by human activities and are not fit for purpose, according to a new study. Six million sq km of forests, […]
Comic fiction award on hold because 2018 entries ‘aren’t funny enough’
An award for humorous novels has been put on hold after the judges said this year’s entries weren’t funny enough. The Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction won’t be awarded this […]
Happy ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country, and is marked annually on […]
Australian boy flies solo to Bali ‘after row over holiday’
Australian police say they will review how a 12-year-old boy travelled alone to Bali after he had a row with his parents and used their credit card. The boy, from […]