A giant Adolf Hitler bends down and pats a docile Vladimir Putin on the cheek, master to pupil, in a picture posted on Ukraine’s official Twitter account on February 24 — the day the invasion began. The message that follows reads: “This is not a ‘meme…
US airlines see strong travel recovery after Omicron
Major US carriers lifted their revenue forecasts Tuesday as a faster-than-expected travel recovery from the latest Covid-19 wave mitigates the drag from higher jet fuel costs. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines a…
US comedian Pete Davidson blasting off to space next week
American comedian and actor Pete Davidson, who has made headlines recently for his new relationship with Kim Kardashian, is going to space as part of a six-member team on Blue Origin’s next flight next week, the company said Monday. The Saturday Night …
Eiffel Tower grows by six metres with new antenna
The Eiffel Tower grew by six metres (20 feet) on Tuesday when vertigo-defying engineers fitted a new radio antenna on top of the Paris monument with the aid of a helicopter. The tallest building in Paris, known affectionately as the Iron Lady, measures…
Germany warns against Russia’s Kaspersky anti-virus software
German cyber security agency BSI on Tuesday urged consumers not to use anti-virus software made by Russia’s Kaspersky, warning the firm could be implicated in hacking assaults amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. Russia’s military and intelligence activities …
Michelin Green Star: How French chefs are taking action for the environment
In a week’s time, the Michelin Guide will not only unveil its new list of starred restaurants in its home territory, France. The famous French food guide will also salute restaurateurs who have made commitments to reduce the environmental impact of the…
Learn to cook vegetarian dishes with this Michelin-starred chef from the comfort of your home
How can you turn a bunch of asparagus into a genuine elegant gourmet dish, without a single piece of meat? Celebrity chef Dominique Crenn will be bringing all her top tips to an online course devoted entirely to “elevated” vegetarian cooking, available…
What’s on the menu of this all-vegan Burger King?
Through April 10, no animal protein will be allowed to appear on the menu of Burger King’s restaurant in Leicester Square, London. The iconic sandwich of the chain, the Whopper, as well as the children’s menu, will become totally vegan for the occasion…
How to stay safe in the face of surging mobile malware attacks?
Since the beginning of February, the American IT security company, Proofpoint has detected a 500% increase in mobile malware delivery attempts in Europe, seeking to retrieve data from users’ smartphones. Faced with this upsurge, users can adopt solutio…
First war of the TikTok era sees tragedy, humor and deceit
Heart-rending videos of artillery strikes are being served up alongside funny snippets such as bomb-shelter cooking tips and invasion misinformation as the war in Ukraine plays out on TikTok. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of people have tuned …