B1Bolivia names new tiny wild cat
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Scientists have identified a new wild cat in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, the first living cat species to be formally named in more than a century. Locals call it tilcayo; its…
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B1Snapchat considers teen time limits after Meta deal
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snap, told the BBC that the company would be willing to implement time limits for teen users of Snapchat. He said a maximum daily limit could be an…
B1Yamanashi plans rescue fees on Fuji
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
From next year, Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture will charge a rescue fee for people who climb Mount Fuji during the off-season and then need a helicopter. The plan aims to deter…
B1Panama Canal limits traffic as drought deepens
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The Panama Canal will cut traffic again as a drought linked to El Niño worsens. From October, an average of 29.5 vessels a day will be allowed to transit, down 18% from August's…
B1England to tighten school meal rules by 2027
Monday, 14 September 2026
England is bringing in new school food standards, which the government calls once-in-a-generation changes. Deep-fried food will be banned, while fibre and wholegrains will…
B1France lets some champagne be stronger
Sunday, 13 September 2026
France has temporarily lifted the regulatory limit on champagne's strength after record heatwaves. Producers may make wines up to 15% alcohol this year, above the usual 13% cap.…
B1Princess Diana’s black dress to be sold
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Sotheby’s will auction a black evening dress worn by Princess Diana, with an estimate of up to £220,000 ($300,000). The sale is due on 9 December in New York, after a tour to…
B1Apple unveils £1,999 folding iPhone Duo
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Apple has launched its most expensive iPhone yet, a foldable, the iPhone Duo, priced from £1,999. The move is a gamble by new boss John Ternus. Apple unveiled it at its California…
B1Apple readies first foldable iPhone launch
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Apple is set to unveil its first foldable iPhone at the “Surprise and Shine” event. The launch begins at 10am Pacific Standard Time on Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California. The…