Turks and Caicos Islands This article is more than 3 months oldTurks and Caicos engulfed by gang warfare, says Foreign Office reportThis article is more than 3 months oldExclusive: Police in British overseas territory known for beautiful beaches said to have been overwhelmed by extreme violence
With sweeping beaches and turquoise waters, the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British territory in the Caribbean, are best known as one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. Read More...
Australian media This article is more than 10 months oldABC host Lisa Millar reveals anger but also hope after news sites republish ‘foul’ online abuse This article is more than 10 months oldMinister for women Katy Gallagher takes media to task for choosing ‘clickbait’ over community responsibility
Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The ABC News Breakfast host Lisa Millar says the amplification of misogynist online abuse has made her angry on behalf of Australian women – but the supportive response gave her hope progress is being made for women in the public arena. Read More...
Sweet tears. Photograph: Petri Oeschger/Getty Images/iStockphotoSweet tears. Photograph: Petri Oeschger/Getty Images/iStockphotoNotes and queriesBiologyThe long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
I understand that tears flush away foreign objects from the eye. But what advantage does crying have when one is feeling sad (or happy)? Perhaps it is to signal an extreme of emotion, but then why would a solitary sad person cry when there was no one around? Read More...