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80 Copilots later, Microsoft is finally confronting the mess
Microsoft has said previously that it plans to simplify and refocus Windows 11, acknowledging that it tried to inject its Copilot AI pretty much everywhere. And you know what? That’s almost literally true. In a viral post, researcher Tey Bannerman found a whopping 80 instances of the Copilot brand name within...

Szubarczyk, 15, breaks World Championship record
Polish teenager Michal Szubarczyk becomes the youngest player to win a World Championship match as he beats former women's world champion Onyee Ng in qualifying.

Amad backs Carrick for Manchester United job
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo backs interim boss Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent manager.

Lost Joan Eardley painting found in charity shop sells for £29,500
Staff at the shop in the East Midlands found a faded and worn label on the back of the painting, which linked it to The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh.

WHO suspends Gaza medical evacuations after contractor killed by Israeli troops
Israel's military says troops fired at a vehicle driven by the Palestinian because they believed it posed "an immediate threat".

Woman jailed for defrauding aunt out of £300k to build gym
Margaret Cassidy used most of the money to convert the disused former St Kenneth's Church in Glasgow into the Sanctuary Gym.

Two major airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?
The Artemis II mission has been near flawless to date, but has the test flight shown Nasa is ready to send humans to the lunar surface?

One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.

UK festival cancelled after headliner Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK
The announcement that West would headline the three-day Wireless Festival sparked criticism from Jewish groups and politicians, who highlighted his repeated antisemitic remarks.

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

First Phosphate advances battery-grade phosphate project as analysts highlight strategic Federal support

Death toll rises to six in flooding in Russia's Dagestan

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

Beauty forged in pain for Wales' greatest midfielder
Aaron Ramsey will be remembered as a great after overcoming shattering setbacks to become a brilliant midfielder for Wales and Arsenal.

Masters tee-times for rounds one and two announced
Find out the tee-times for Thursday and Friday's first two rounds of the Masters at Augusta National in Georgia.

Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans
Liverpool supporters' action against ticket price rises should be supported by rivals, according to the FSA

Hearts and Celtic given potential final-day title decider
Celtic to host Heart of Midlothian in potential final-day title decider as the Scottish Premiership's post-split fixtures are revealed.

Police officer jailed for killing woman in crash while responding to 999 call
Mark Roberts was responding to reports of a choking baby when he hit a motorbike, a court hears.

Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC
More than one million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the start of the war as Israel expands its ground operation there.

Dad, 84, 'under awful stress' as son's care package set to end
A health trust is withdrawing a care package that helped an 84-year-old man to look after his two sons.

Dockers ready for Daicos threat
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir reveals a plan is in place to tackle Nick Daicos.

New Zealanders will understand government can't support everyone during fuel crisis - Luxon
Ministers will meet with major businesses later in the week to get their perspectives on what may be required, should fuel supply become disrupted further.