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Contemporary African photography prize 2023 – a shortlist selection

A selection of the 25 shortlisted photographers for the Contemporary African photography prize introduce their work. The CAP prize is awarded annually to five photographers whose works were created in Africa, or which engage with the African diaspora...

Sam Smith cancels Glasgow and Birmingham shows after ‘vocal cord injury’

‘Heartbroken’ singer told to rest voice, having abandoned Manchester concert after a few songsSam Smith has said they are cancelling their concerts in Glasgow and Birmingham due to a “vocal cord injury”.The 31-year-old singer, who uses they/them pron...

Killer whales deliberately hitting boats causing some to sink

Researchers believe killer whales are deliberately hitting boats, causing some to sink, following a string of incidents off the southwestern tip of Europe.

Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy

Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy.

‘Gaze out at the expanse’: a road trip from Texas to LA – in pictures

From vast, rocky landscapes to train tracks in the wilderness, a solitary drive inspired the pictures in Jason Lee’s forthcoming monograph Continue reading...

Suez Canal: Bulk carrier refloated after running aground

In March 2021, one of the largest container ships in the world blocked the canal for six days.

Is the spike in strike action here to stay?

BBC economics editor Faisal Islam asks whether a historic surge in industrial action is likely to persist.

George Logan obituary

Entertainer and musician who took on the persona of Dr Evadne Hinge in the comedy duo Hinge and BracketGeorge Logan, who has died aged 78, was best known as his female alter ego, Dr Evadne Hinge, the piano-playing half of the eccentric musical-comedy...

Paralysed man walks again thanks to 'digital bridge' that reconnects brain and spinal cord

A paralysed man has been able to walk again after communication was re-established between his brain and spinal cord using a wireless "digital bridge".

Paralysis breakthrough is quite astonishing - and AI is the key

Enter the cyborg.

‘Ancient’ vase repatriated from UK to Greece faces fresh forgery claim

Exclusive: Archaeologist says 5th-century BC wine vase with modern decoration widely regarded as fakeDays after Greece announced the recovery of hundreds of antiquities from a disgraced British dealer, its ministry of culture faces the accusation tha...

Long story: book returned to California library nearly a century late

Benson Lossing’s A History of the United States was checked out in 1927 and returned this monthA history book about the US has been returned to a library in California, almost 100 years overdue. The copy of Benson Lossing’s A History of the United St...