Tech Tent: The world in 2031 bbc.com How the metaverse, energy tech and AI might influence how we live in years to come....

World's most expensive handbag - priced at £5.3m - is created to help 'save the oceans' news.sky.com The luxury brand that made the bag is concerned about the impact of non-biodegradable plastics on marine conservation....

UN appeals for $35 billion to help world’s ‘most vulnerable and fragile’ in 2021 news.un.org A record 235 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection next year, a near- 40 per cent increase on 2020 which is “almost entirely from CO...

Shanghai doubles down on the metaverse by including it in a development plan cnbc.com A Shanghai city department's five-year development plan includes encouraging metaverse use in public services, business offices and social entertainment....

Staying safe outside during COVID-19 unicef.org Tips for your family on how to safely enjoy spending time outdoors...

Opinion | Biden Wants America to Lead the World. It Shouldn’t. nytimes.com U.S. “leadership” is a favorite trope of the foreign policy establishment. It’s outdated and dangerous....