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Real PC enthusiasts swear these 23 desk accessories changed their life
When buying a PC, you can spend a lot of time zeroing in on the right specs for your situation. But the attentiveness often ends there. After the decision’s made, we slot the machine into a spot on our desks and then go about business as usual. That fancy computer isn’t...

AI is learning to go rogue—and hack the system
ChatGPT maker OpenAI made a stir this week when it revealed that one of its most powerful AI models managed to sneak out of its confines for a joyride. This unreleased model was supposed to stick to its sandbox as it ran a common online benchmark, reporting its findings to internal...

Nike says it will streamline online business in China

GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test
Paralympic medallist Daphne Schrager insists she has "never cheated" after being given a two-year ban following an "unintentional" positive test for a banned substance.

Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix
Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons.

Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

2,000 pigeons shot with rifles at railway stations
At York Station, 152 birds were shot in one day, a Freedom of Information Request has found.

Watch: Are Trump's tariffs delivering on his objectives?
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub incident in London
Assault and grievous bodily harm (GBH) charges against the US singer and a co-defendant are dropped.

The mysterious ‘baby-faced’ Chinese billionaire who sent markets into a panic
It’s getting increasingly hard for the 34-year-old co-founder of Moonshot to remain in the shadows.

Why Jimothy the raccoon has become a mega meme online
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.

10 desk gadget gifts under $50 that any PC user would love
As a tech journalist, I have a lot of gadgets… not just the ones I research and write about, but the ones that keep me sane and productive day to day. I spend so many hours at my desk and I’ve learned that the right gadgets can turn any cluttered,...

The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.

Guardiola turns down Italy manager job
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turns down the chance to coach Italy.

US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.

Using a bathroom 20 times a day - life in the middle of US cyclospora outbreak
A historic cyclospora outbreak spreading across the US is causing havoc in pockets of Michigan, the hardest hit state.

Germany boss Klopp threatens to quit new job as head coach if media invades privacy
Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.