The £23tn Tokyo Tower of Babel that dwarfed Everest
In 1992, a professor unveiled plans for a 10,000m Tokyo skyscraper to house 30 million people. We explore why the £23 trillion mega-project never left the drawing board.
In 1992, a professor unveiled plans for a 10,000m Tokyo skyscraper to house 30 million people. We explore why the £23 trillion mega-project never left the drawing board.
Residents near the Tower of London are raising funds for a judicial review against a new Chinese embassy, citing national security risks. The Labour government is set to approve the plans.
Reach PLC journalists reminisce about their most cherished Christmas gaming gifts, from the SEGA Mega Drive and N64 to the Xbox 360 and PS4. Read their heartwarming festive stories.
Discover how visionary projects from Saudi Arabia's NEOM to Bhutan's Gelephu are creating sustainable, high-tech urban destinations poised to challenge traditional holiday hotspots.
Birmingham could see renewed disruption as unions plan a major 'mega-picket' in support of the long-running bin strike, with fears of more rubbish and rat infestations. Read the latest on the escalating dispute.
US chain Popeyes has launched supersized 'mega dips' in its UK restaurants, sparking a customer debate over American portion sizes. Discover the calorie counts and reactions.
Communities across Britain face plummeting house prices, health issues and endless noise as massive distribution centres transform rural idylls into industrial zones overnight.
Superdrug launches Mega Monday Deals, rivalling Boots with an £80 saving on a premium skin-tightening serum, now just £10. Discover the best beauty bargains.
Oxford research traces the evolutionary history of kissing, revealing Neanderthals likely locked lips with humans. Discover the surprising origins of this intimate behaviour.
Oxford scientists reveal romantic kissing likely began 21 million years ago in a common ancestor of humans and great apes. Discover the evolutionary history of this intimate behaviour.
A lucky lottery player in Georgia has won a record-breaking $980 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was a Quik Pik sold at a Publix store in Newman. Discover the winning numbers and prize details.
The winning numbers for the estimated $980 million Mega Millions jackpot have been revealed. Discover if a lucky winner has beaten the 1 in 290.5 million odds and what happens next.
WNBA star Kysre Gondrezick becomes the first black professional women's basketball player to feature in Playboy as Miss June 2025. Discover her journey and brand evolution.
Explore Queen Letizia of Spain's stunning style evolution from TV journalist to fashion icon, including her beauty secrets and royal makeover that's captivated the world.
Groundbreaking research reveals dogs started developing different shapes and sizes 11,000 years ago, long before Victorian selective breeding. Discover the deep history of canine evolution.
Groundbreaking research suggests Neanderthals didn't face true extinction but were genetically assimilated into Homo sapiens. Discover how our ancient ancestors live on in us today.
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion after months without a winner, creating one of the largest prizes in history. Will Friday's draw break the streak?
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
Groundbreaking research reveals how ancient giraffe ancestors developed their extraordinary neck length through intense evolutionary combat, not just for feeding advantage.
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
Pop sensation Ariana Grande stuns fans with a major throwback to her teenage years, showcasing her incredible style evolution from curly-haired teen to global superstar.
Jordan Schwarzenberger, manager of YouTube giants The Sidemen, delivers stark warning to BBC about outdated content strategies and failure to connect with younger audiences in digital age.
Groundbreaking research reveals a mysterious 'blob' of material deep within Earth's mantle that could dramatically reshape our understanding of climate change and planetary evolution.
Michelle Obama announces stunning new visual memoir showcasing her iconic fashion journey and personal style evolution through the years.
Newly knighted football legend David Beckham discloses his surprising style muse - King Charles III - and how the monarch's elegant morning suits have influenced his fashion evolution, with wife Victoria even tasked with replicating royal ensembles.
Michelle Obama reveals her fashion journey and political insights in new book, discussing everything from her iconic dresses to life after the White House.
New research reveals how American English is reshaping the vocabulary of UK children, with terms like 'trash', 'sidewalk', and 'candy' replacing traditional British equivalents in playground conversations.
Discover how Pep Guardiola's Manchester City continue to dominate English football through constant innovation while staying true to their footballing philosophy.
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.