Salaries for entry-level associates top $200,000 at the world’s top law firms

Entry-level salaries at many law firms are topping $200,000, an increase for the first time in years, as they compete to retain talent after a year that has seen large profit increases – despite the pandemic –  in the industry.     New York-based firm Milbank LLP appeared to herald the latest round of raises for first-year … Read more

Woman with the world’s longest eyelashes breaks her own record with 8 inch eyelash

Woman with the world’s longest eyelashes breaks her own record with 8 inch eyelash ‘gifted by Buddha’ You Jianzia, from China, had originally set the Guinness World Record in 2016 when her eyelash measured 4.88 inches (12.5 cm) But now her eyelashes have nearly doubled in length with one reaching 8 inches Doctors have been … Read more

World’s most expensive parking space sells for $1.3MILLION at ultra-luxury Hong Kong development

World’s most expensive parking space sells for $1.3MILLION at ultra-luxury Hong Kong development overlooking city harbour Parking space at luxury development in Hong Kong sold for $1.3million It was sold at the Mount Nicholson development in the Peak area of the city Worked out price per square foot was around $74,350 for 134.5-square foot spot  … Read more

World’s deepest pool is being built in Cornwall for £150M

What’s set to become the world’s deepest pool is about to start construction in Cornwall – for £150million.  The pool, called Blue Abyss and built by a British company of the same name, will measure 164 feet (50 metres) down – about half the size of Elizabeth Tower in Westminster.  It will hold more than 42,000 … Read more

World’s deepest pool is being built in Cornwall for £150M

What’s set to become the world’s deepest pool is about to start construction in Cornwall – for £150million.  The pool, called Blue Abyss and built by a British company of the same name, will measure 164 feet (50 metres) down – about half the size of Elizabeth Tower in Westminster.  It will hold more than 42,000 … Read more

Alex Perry looks worlds away from his Fashion Week debut 22 years ago

Alex Perry has been in the fashion game for over two decades, winning global praise for his eponymous couture label.  And just as fashion trends change over the years, so too has the 58-year-old’s facial features.   Stepping out at Afterpay Fashion Week Australia on Wednesday to host a live interview with P.E Nation designers Pip … Read more

Australian scientists to help build one of the world’s most powerful telescopes

Australian scientists to help build one of the world’s most powerful telescopes which will be able to see back into the early universe Australian scientists are helping develop a brand new ground-based telescope Images will be three times sharper than NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope When completed it will be able to see further into space … Read more

Transport: All-electric ‘flying boat’ sports the world’s first AI-powered hydrofoil system

The world’s first AI-powered, all-electric hydrofoil boat — which automatically stabilises itself a smoother ride — has been demonstrated at the Venice Boat Show. The craft — the Candela C-7 — was presented today at the second iteration of the nautical event, which is being held at the Venetian Arsenal until June 6, 2021. The long-range boat, which … Read more

Renderings reveal the inside of the world’s largest aircraft, an airship with a ‘wall’ of windows

The future of short-haul flying? Amazing renderings show the inside of the vast airship with a ‘wall’ of windows it’s hoped will ferry passengers from city to city from 2025 The spacious Airlander 10 measures almost double the length of an average commercial aircraft  Striking concept photos show comfortable-looking armchair-style seats, complete with plump cushions  … Read more

Eight brilliant Christmas cruises to the world’s best festive markets, from Munich to Memphis

Want to combine cruising with a visit to a world-class Christmas market? Here we reveal eight of the best voyages that allow you to do just that.  ADVENTURES IN ALSACE CroisiEurope offers a cruise that includes a visit to the Christmas markets in and around Strasbourg, pictured Swap the bratwurst for bredeles (Christmas cookies) on … Read more