Airbnb permanently bans parties and events around the world

Airbnb has permanently banned parties and events at homes on its platform, after a temporary measure during the pandemic proved popular with hosts. Read more

First published by bbcnews | 6 hours ago | world-news | 0 responses

UK decides AI still cannot patent inventions

The UK's Intellectual Property Office has decided artificial-intelligence systems cannot patent inventions for the time being. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 28, 2022 | Research | 0 responses

Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens

Instagram is exploring new ways for teenagers to verify their age and comply with platform rules. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 24, 2022 | Lifestyle | 0 responses

Endurance wreck: Nations look to protect Shackleton ship from damage

A 500m perimeter is being implemented to aid the protection of Endurance, the ship famously lost in the Antarctic by explorer Ernest Shackleton. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 23, 2022 | World News | 0 responses

Meta board hears over a million appeals over removed posts

Meta's independent system of appeals against its decisions to remove content on Facebook and Instagram had about 1.1 million cases in its first year. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 22, 2022 | Social Change | 0 responses

Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?

There are communities on every continent running short of water, according to the United Nations. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 21, 2022 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

International Space Station captured travelling in front of Sun

A photographer has captured an image of the International Space Station silhouetted in front of the Sun. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 20, 2022 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier

Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp because global warming and human activity are making it unsafe. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 17, 2022 | Environment | 0 responses

Microsoft retires Internet Explorer after 27 years

Microsoft is finally retiring the consumer version of Internet Explorer. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 16, 2022 | Lifestyle | 0 responses

Climate change: Rising sea levels threaten 200,000 England properties

Nearly 200,000 properties in England may have to be abandoned due to rising sea levels by 2050, a report says. Read more

First published by bbcnews | June 15, 2022 | Environment | 0 responses