UKIP leader dumps lover over racist royal slur

London: Henry Bolton, the leader of the anti-immigration UK Independence Party, has ended his relationship with 25-year-old Jo Marney after she reportedly made racist remarks about Prince Harry’s fiancee Meghan Markle. According to the Mail, she wrote messages to a friend complaining that Markle, an American actress of mixed race, would “taint our royal family” with her “seed”. “Next will be a Muslim PM. And a black king.” AFP

Lego plans video games, social network for kids

London: Toy maker Lego is partnering with China's Internet firm Tencent to offer games, video and possibly a social network aimed at children. The company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, said the deal would combine Lego's ability to create content with Tencent's distribution reach. Lego has for years moved beyond the traditional plastic bricks it is known for, backing films and digital products. AP

New portable device can identify fake liquor            

Washington: Scientists have developed a portable device with advanced sensors that can accurately identify fake or watered-down alcohol, offering a strategy for liquor quality assurance. Watered-down or fake liquors can reap financial rewards for nefarious individuals, but the adulteration of liquor cheats consumers and can even lead to health hazards from added contaminants. PTI

Warmer weather, more female sea turtles            

Canberra: Rising temperatures at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are causing more green turtles to be born female, which could lead to the species dying out, a new study has found. As the gender of green turtles is determined by temperature, the hotter weather caused by climate change induces warmer incubation of eggs, leading to more female hatchlings. Reuters