Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ryde Technologies is a Singapore-based ride-hailing start-up Hundreds of fake accounts making “phantom bookings” have recently plagued Singapore-based firm Ryde Technologies, the company has said. In recent weeks, nearly 300 such accounts have made 2,000 bogus bookings, costing drivers $50,000 (£37,900). The start-up investigated the problem after drivers complained. […]
Image copyright Twitter/@namwoon_ccw Image caption Thailand is waiting with bated breath for the missing boys to return Twelve young footballers and their coach have been trapped inside a cave in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province for nearly a week. They went missing after apparently setting out to explore the Tham Luang Nang Non cave, accompanied by […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption South Korea’s win helped Mexico move forward in the competition Two hosts on US Spanish-language network Telemundo have been suspended after making racist gestures while celebrating South Korea’s win over Germany. The win meant that Mexico was cleared to advance in the tournament. During a celebratory dance on set, […]
Image copyright Netflix/Fuji TV/East Entertainment Image caption The cast of Terrace House are nothing like your average reality TV contestants A bunch of beautiful singletons. One huge villa. Gorgeous sprawling views. And a quest to find love. But this isn’t Love island – the tempestuous show that has the UK hooked – it’s Terrace House, […]
Media playback is not supported on this device Japan & Poland approach disgraceful – Neville It was the “mind-boggling” finish to a game that “tainted” the World Cup. Japan reached the last 16 despite a 1-0 defeat by Poland, as Colombia beat Senegal by the same score in the group’s other match. But that does […]
Image copyright BAE Systems British defence giant BAE Systems has won a multi-billion pound contract from the Australian government to build nine new warships, marking a significant victory for British military exports. BAE beat Italian and Spanish rivals to win a large slice of the £19.6bn ($25.7bn; A$35bn) spending programme. The ships will be based […]
Image caption Traditional owner Pamela Taylor says Uluru holds many stories For decades the Anangu people in central Australia have asked tourists not to climb Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, because of its sacred value. From next year, scaling the giant monolith will be banned. The BBC’s Rebecca Henschke reports on why the rock […]
Media playback is not supported on this device Japan & Poland approach disgraceful – Neville It was the “mind-boggling” finish to a game that “tainted” the World Cup. Japan reached the last 16 despite a 1-0 defeat by Poland, as Colombia beat Senegal by the same score in the group’s other match. But that does […]
Image copyright Netflix/Fuji TV/East Entertainment Image caption The cast of Terrace House are nothing like your average reality TV contestants A bunch of beautiful singletons. One huge villa. Gorgeous sprawling views. And a quest to find love. But this isn’t Love island – the tempestuous show that has the UK hooked – it’s Terrace House, […]
Rising water levels have interrupted efforts to find 12 teenagers and their football coach trapped in a cave in northern Thailand. Pumping was halted and with the entrance flooded, Thai navy divers had to stop their search. The boys aged 11 to 16 and their 25-year old coach entered the cave on Saturday and there […]
