Image copyright IQiyi Image caption The Story of Yanxi Palace revolves around its female protagonist, Wei Yingluo It has love but also hatred, intrigue, revenge, poisoning rivals and even killing babies. The Chinese drama Story of Yanxi Palace is the most Googled TV show of 2018 globally, despite Google being largely blocked in the country. …
Image copyright Ministry of Defence Image caption A Tornado came within close proximity of a drone over Suffolk An RAF Tornado travelling at 517mph (832km/h) came within 22m (72ft) of hitting a drone, a report has revealed. The jet, which was flying in formation 10 miles (16km) north-east of Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk, did not …
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Drone hotspots such as Sydney Harbour will also get the monitoring equipment Drone “hot spots” in Australia are getting sensors to automatically identify the aircraft and their pilots. Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa) said it would install the equipment at the nation’s airports starting next month. The monitors have …
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Apple’s chief executive was thanked for the app’s removal from its store Campaigners have thanked Apple for removing an app from its store that they said stigmatised LGBT people. The software promoted a US religious group that says homosexual practice is sinful and that its members should help “call up” …
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The president reportedly wanted to fire Fed chairman Jerome Powell, but he does not have the ability to do so President Donald Trump has lashed out at the US central bank for stock market turmoil, saying the American economy’s only problem is the Fed itself. In a tweet, Mr Trump …
Image copyright Getty Images Royal Bank of Scotland has applied for a German banking licence to help it retain clients in the European Union in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The move applies to all its subsidiaries, but would only affect NatWest, which trades across the bloc. RBS, which already has a Dutch licence, …
Image copyright PA Image caption Traffic building on the M25 in Kent on “frantic Friday” – ahead of more busy roads on Christmas Eve Drivers setting out on Christmas Eve are being warned they could face severe delays, but it’s a case of “so far, so good” according to the RAC. The organisation expected roads …
Image copyright European Photopress Agency Bigger discounts than normal are expected in the traditional Boxing Day sales, as shops try to make up for weak trading in the lead-up to Christmas. On top of widespread deductions already offered by retailers, they will be forced to cut prices further to get rid of unwanted stock, say …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The 4G-based Emergency Services Network should be less costly to run than the existing system used by police BT has confirmed that equipment made by Huawei is being removed from the heart of a communication system being developed for the UK’s police forces and other emergency services. It follows …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Many parents rely on childcare to be able to work The Universal Credit system leaves too many UK claimants with children facing a stark choice between turning down jobs or getting into debt, MPs warn. The Work and Pensions Select Committee says the way parents have to pay for …