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Even cybersecurity experts make simple mistakes. Here’s the real lesson
Turns out that helming the forefront of cybersecurity is not a shield from basic mistakes. Such was the lesson buried in a talk at RSAC 2026, where a pioneer in cryptography recapped a notable slip-up last year: A whole election failing because someone lost their part of an encryption key. (Yep.) While...

7 useful things in Windows 11’s new Start menu
No part of Windows evokes such strong feelings as the Start menu. As soon as Microsoft makes any changes, it leads to an outcry of protest. The Start menu is what you see when you click the Windows icon in the bottom left corner. If you’re using Windows 11, the icon...

Soccer-Corinthians' Allan sent off for crotch gesture after VAR intervention

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

Israel says 40 Hezbollah members killed as forces advance in Lebanon

Gulf aluminum output tumbles on Iran war

Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say

Gulf countries roll out more autonomous taxis

What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency?
NFL teams splashed out billions in free agency, but what were the biggest moves and who were the biggest spenders? BBC Sport takes a look.

Trump v Supreme Court: The battle over birthright citizenship
The case could affect the legal status of millions of Americans.

King and Queen give away money in ancient Easter tradition
It is only the second time the Maundy service has been held in Wales in its 800-year history.

Wee collected at festivals could help with a project to grow a new forest
Scientists behind a project to turn human wee into plant fertiliser hope to grow their first forest.

'Oh my goodness, oh my goodness': Watch BBC science editor react to launch
Nasa's Artemis II has blasted off and is now orbiting Earth, before continuing on to circle the Moon.

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Asus ROG’s 4K OLED monitor drops to $799, its lowest price
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How to make your PC feel new again, no upgrades required
There’s no denying that all of our next PC upgrades are likely to be more expensive than they’ve been in a long time. Memory shortages, SSD shortages, graphics card shortages—it’s all driving prices up. And if history is anything to go by, they won’t come all the way down again....

Officials correct not to give Amad penalty - panel
The Premier League's KMI Panel says both referee and VAR were right not to give a penalty to Manchester United's Amad Diallo at Bournemouth.

Isak to return to training this week - Slot
British record signing Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Thursday, head coach Arne Slot confirms.

Reform housing spokesman sacked over Grenfell remarks
A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".

New Brazil law allows separated couples joint custody over pets
Lawmakers in the Brazilian Congress on Tuesday viewed the law change as a reflection on the importance people place on their pets.

Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses
Clarke Reynolds will tackle the Brighton marathon with the help of a network of virtual guides.

Dozens more people tell BBC of 'alarming' safety breaches at Travelodge hotels
Dozens of people tell their stories to the BBC after a woman was attacked in her hotel bed in 2022.