March 22, 2022
Ed Sheeran learned Spanish to record with Latin superstar J Balvin
Last week, Ed Sheeran said his next release would be something of a "curveball," and he wasn't lying: He's releasing two songs with Latin superstar J Balvin -- and he's singing in Spanish. In an Instagram post, Ed explains, "So I want to share…
March 22, 2022
Shell reconsidered pulling investment from oil field off Shetland
Energy giant Shell is reconsidering its recent decision to pull investment from a large new UK oil field, the BBC understands. In December, Shell said the economic case - along with possible regulatory delays - meant it was withdrawing from the…
March 21, 2022
Saudi Aramco increases investments in energy production
The state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco plans to sharply increase the amount it invests in energy production, after it reported a doubling of profits in 2021. The firm aims to boost output significantly over the next five years.Energy prices have…
March 21, 2022
How Russian accounts manipulate Twitter
Olena Kurilo became the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Bloodied and bandaged, the 53-year-old teacher said she couldn't believe what had happened to her and her town of Chuhuiv. Her picture was on the front pages of newspapers across the…
March 21, 2022
Scottish mental health charity SAMH targeted in cyber attack
A Scottish mental health charity says it has been the victim of a "sophisticated and criminal" cybersecurity attack. Police are investigating the incident which has affected emails and phone lines at SAMH, the Scottish Association for Mental…
March 21, 2022
Centricus bid to buy club intends to ‘maintain existing management’
Global investment firm Centricus is funding another British bid to buy Chelsea, saying it wants to "maintain and support existing management". The Premier League club was put up for sale by Russian owner Roman Abramovich before he was sanctioned…
March 21, 2022
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello to perform at UK’s Concert for Ukraine benefit
It looks as though Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello may have an opportunity to perform their new duet, "Bam Bam," live on stage next week. Both stars have been announced as performers at Concert for Ukraine, a two-hour fundraising event taking place in…
March 21, 2022
“I said counsel Kanye, not cancel him”: Trevor Noah seemingly responds to Grammys banning ‘Ye performance
On Twitter, The Daily Show host Trevor Noah seemingly responded to the Grammy Awards' decision to remove Kanye West from its list of performers for the April 3 show. "I said counsel Kanye not cancel Kanye," said the comedian, who returns as host…
March 21, 2022
Moscow stock market reopens for some bond trading
The Moscow stock exchange has partially reopened after a nearly month-long suspension over the war in Ukraine. Only bonds issued by the Russian government can be traded as part of a phased re-opening of the market. The exchange closed hours after…
March 21, 2022
Russia trying to starve Mariupol into surrender
A Ukrainian MP has accused Russia of trying to starve the besieged port city of Mariupol into surrendering. Dmytro Gurin was speaking soon after Ukraine rejected a Russian deadline demanding Mariupol's defenders lay down their arms in exchange for…