The best exhibitions this week in London, from Anne von Freyburg to Barbara Kruger (February 1 to 8)
We pick the best art shows to enjoy this weekContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Empathic doctors have more satisfied patients – new study
Ground Picture/Shutterstock Empathic care in medicine is associated with greater patient satisfaction, a new review has found. “Patient satisfaction” is more than a fluffy metric that measures how satisfied “customers” are. Increased patient satisfaction is associated with, among other things, improved survival after heart attacks, a lower risk of beingContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Why monkeys attack people – a primate expert explains
Witsawat.S/Shutterstock Wildlife tourism thrives on our fascination with animals and primates are particularly attractive animals to tourists. With their human-like faces, complex family dynamics and acrobatic antics, they are a joy to behold. But recent stories have emerged that portray monkeys in a more sinister light. Reports of “monkey attacks”,Continue Reading
2024-01-31
Transfer news LIVE as Man Utd open £68m talks and Spurs hijack Arsenal target
Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Willian Pacho. The defender has impressed in the Bundesliga so far this season, with Tottenham recently linked with acquiring his services. They aren’t alone in their admiration of the Ecuadorian international though, with BILD reportingContinue Reading
2024-01-31
AI drives up Microsoft revenues to record $62BN
Microsoft beat Wall Street’s forecasts for second-quarter revenue as new artificial intelligence features helped to attract customers to its Cloud and Windows services. Revenue rose by 18 per cent to a record $62 billion in the three months to the end of December compared with an average estimate from analystsContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Branson backed VC firm raises £250M to back technology start-ups
A venture capital firm backed by Sir Richard Branson has raised $250 million to invest in technology businesses in Britain, the United States and the Nordic region. The fund will base its global headquarters in London and has brought in Lord Browne of Madingley, the former BP chief executive, DavidContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Sir Lenny Henry stepping down as Comic Relief host after nearly 40 years
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sir Lenny Henry has announced that he will be stepping down from his Comic Relief hosting gig after nearly 40 years. The 65-year-old comedian, who co-founded the charityContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Djokovic ‘refused to see doctor’ as long-term illness derailed Aus Open campaign
“You can probably judge by my voice. Look, it is what it is. You just have to try to deal with it and get over it and accept the circumstances and try to make the most of it.” And he doubled down after being pushed to four sets against AlexeiContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Post-Brexit controls on food and farm imports from EU have begun
Post-Brexit controls on food, plant and animal imports to Britain from the EU have come into force. Health certificates will now be required on EU goods ranging from cut flowers, to fresh produce including meat, fruit and vegetables. Some industry bodies raised concerns the rules could cause delays and pushContinue Reading
2024-01-31
Arsenal snatch Nottingham Forest win as Arteta handed Toney warning by striker
Arsenal kept their Premier League title ambitions alive at Nottingham Forest as Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka struck in the second half to give the Gunners three points. Mikel Arteta’s team looked set to endure a frustrating night when 65 minutes in, the Brazilian scored from a tight angle with aContinue Reading
2024-01-31