Big Ben
Coverage of Big Ben in the Nexus archive.
- Excel competition goes extreme, makes spreadsheet geeks compete from the street
The Microsoft Excel World Championship held an extreme competition called the Landmark Battle, where Diarmuid Early won by 40 points over Andrew Ngai. Competitors solved Excel puzzles at global landmarks amid challenges like weather and public distractions, sponsored by Asus.
- Today in History: July 11, the fall of Srebrenica
On July 11, 1995, the U.N.-designated 'safe haven' of Srebrenica in Bosnia-Herzegovina fell to Bosnian Serb forces, resulting in the deaths of over 8,000 Muslim men and boys. The article also notes historical events on this date, including the reestablishment of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1798 and the first chime of Big Ben in 1859.
- Pro-Palestine protester, 30, who climbed Big Ben barefoot and refused to come down for 15 hours cost the taxpayer £67,000, court hears
A 30-year-old pro-Palestine protester climbed Big Ben barefoot and remained there for 15 hours, costing taxpayers £67,000, according to a court hearing. The incident involved a standoff that required significant public funds.