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Tens of thousands of layoffs are being blamed on AI. What are companies actually getting?

Despite expectations, Trump did not discuss Nvidia's Blackwell chip with Xi

Home theater hack: Connect a new soundbar to an old TV
Don’t toss that tube TV! By connecting an aging TV to a soundbar, you can give your older set a massive audio boost, complete with thumping bass and even virtualized 3D sound. And if your ancient flat-screen or tube TV has the right outputs, hooking it up to a new...

Yikes! Windows 11 can lock you out of your files. Here’s how to avoid the nightmare
Halloween doesn’t spook me, but a tale from Reddit recently did. Imagine you’re living your best life, only to realize your PC isn’t quite doing the same. You decide to give Windows 11 a full wipe to get things running smoothly again. But after the reinstall of the operating system,...

How Thiaw became Newcastle's 'mentality monster'
Newcastle United broke their transfer record to sign Nick Woltemade, but another German signing has also made a big impact.

Vinicius Jr no longer feels 'untouchable' - so what's going on?
Vinicius Jr no longer feels untouchable at Real Madrid and recent events are a truce, not a resolution, writes Guillem Balague.

'Lost' spider species rediscovered after 40 years
Aulonia albimana was found at the National Trust's Newtown National Nature Reserve.

Virgin set to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel route
Virgin Trains plans to start rival passenger rail services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030.

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced
Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Elon Musk firm Starlink to offer the service.

Homeowners plagued by damp urge government to fix 'botched' insulation
Insulation installation schemes damaged many homes and left a legacy of health problems for residents.

Rabbitohs and St Helens want to play Global Round games in Hong Kong
The powerhouse clubs could be part of a historic NRL-Super League double header at the futuristic Kai Tak Sports Park as the NRL pushes ahead with plans for Global Round in 2027.

Lily Allen to tour new break-up album in UK theatres
The singer will perform her new album West End Girl in its entirety when she tours in March 2026.

Acer Aspire Go 15 review: A brilliant budget laptop
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Great value Solid display Generous RAM and storage for the price Reasonable webcam and mic Cons Slow Intel N-series CPU No fingerprint reader or facial recognition Middling battery life No keyboard backlight Our Verdict The Acer Aspire Go 15 may be one of the best budget laptops you can buy for under $500, but it makes...

Third group of Afghans to be resettled in Germany despite freeze

Road closures, canceled trains: Haredi draft protest expected to cause mass transportation chaos

Playing chicken on Parliament Hill

Sudan RSF chief promises investigation as anger mounts over el-Fasher killings

Kia enters Japan in partnership with Sojitz Group

Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
The chair of Fonterra's coop council says he's confident the move to sell the Mainland, Kapiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers.

Banishing anxiety & restoring confidence - O'Neill's Celtic return
Martin O'Neill says he overcame pre-match nerves on his Celtic return as his side beat Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership.

Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister?
Rob Jetten's electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.

Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft
They were arrested on Wednesday night in the Paris region, Laure Beccuau's office said.

‘In decline’: Cricket Australia attacked over bottom line
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird was compelled to respond to criticism of the governing body’s financial performance when its AGM took a lively turn.