Windblown beans offer emissions-free coffee

An increasing number of businesses are turning to wind-powered sailboats to provide decarbonised transportation – and greener coffee.

American labour woes: Why more power to workers might not work for Biden

President Joe Biden is betting on strengthening his image as a protector of the working class by trying to win over unions in the run-up to the mid-term congressional elections. But the “union” tactic could also upset the president’s well-laid plans.

Thalassemia victim’s father takes the disease on in Pakistan

The deadly blood disorder generally spreads through cousin marriages.

Why have crypto markets collapsed?

Crypto prices have cratered for multiple reasons, from interest rate hikes to growing inflation, and market contagion from last month’s collapse of the UST stablecoin.

Pakistan's disability rights activist wants 'equal footing', not sympathy

A pioneer and tireless advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in Pakistan, Tanzila Khan says it is important to be persistent to overcome inequality.

Whats at stake for Big Tech if antitrust laws are passed?

Lobbyists and Big Tech leaders descend on Washington D.C. ahead of major anti-trust bipartisan legislation that could strip some of the largest technology companies in the world of uncompetitive advantages.

Are German people losing confidence in their government?

The German governing coalition is facing a series of challenges that leave it with no chance of maintaining its unity as inter-party disagreements have already led to major public discontent.

What do mounting job layoffs mean for the crypto industry?

As crypto markets tank and payrolls are slashed, observers believe it might push the industry to prioritise real-world applications over speculative transactions.

How the US earns ‘billions’ from cheap prison labour

Every year incarcerated workers in the US produce at least $11 billion in goods and services, in exchange for pennies per hour in wages and a lack of basic protection against labour exploitation and abuse.

What's next for Macron after losing his parliamentary majority?

French President Emmanuel Macron, who was recently re-elected to office, has lost his majority in the National Assembly as a newly-formed left-wing coalition and the far-right gained ground.

A World without Bees | Storyteller

Bees are key to the survival of entire crops. We go around the world to see why there is a global decline in bee populations and what are possible solutions.

How Ukraine conflict resurrected Turkish TV series on Russian platforms

Russian streaming services have dramatically increased purchases of South Korean and Turkish serials, while interest in national film products is also growing in Russia.