Vienna tops the 2024 Global Liveability Index
1st July - "Harder"
Vienna has been named as the world's most liveable city for the third year running.
Major record labels sue AI companies over copyright
27th June - "Easier"
Some of the world's biggest record labels are suing two AI companies over possible copyright infringements.
Chimpanzees use medicinal plants when sick
24th June - "Harder"
Scientists have discovered that chimpanzees also seek out the fruits of the forest to heal themselves.
Top US doctor wants social media health warnings
20th June - "Easier"
The U.S. Surgeon General wants social media companies to put mental health warnings on their platforms.
Elon Musk wins record $56bn pay deal
17th June - "Harder"
Tesla boss Elon Musk has been awarded a record-breaking pay deal of $56 billion
Electric spoon helps people cut down on salt
13th June - "Easier"
A battery-powered spoon that makes food taste saltier is now in stores in Japan.
Somalia wins UN Security Council seat
10th June - "Harder"
Somalia has been elected as one of the ten non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
Australia to allow foreign citizens into its army
6th June - "Easier"
People from the USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand will soon be able apply to join Australia's army.
Panama evacuates islanders due to rising sea levels
3rd June - "Harder"
Rising sea levels have caused Panama to evacuate the residents of one of its islands.
UK leader wants national service for 18-year-olds
30th May - "Easier"
The UK leader has a plan to introduce national service for 18-year-olds.
Ghanaian one-year-old world's youngest artist
27th May - "Harder"
A one-year-old boy from Ghana has officially been recognized as the world's youngest artist.
Cycling is good for your knees, says study
23rd May - "Easier"
A little-known and (perhaps) surprising benefit of cycling is that it is good for our knees.
France issues scratch-n-sniff baguette stamp
20th May - "Harder"
The French Post Office has issued a commemorative postage stamp to honour France's famous baguette bread.
Internet access good for our health
16th May - "Easier"
A new study says Internet access is good for our health.
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