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OpenAI launches Computer History in ChatGPT for macOS
The macOS desktop app now logs recent clicks and typing for selected users, raising privacy and prompt-injection concerns despite tighter controls.

OpenAI and Anthropic in price war as Chinese AI rivals gain ground
US groups release cheaper models after new challenges to their trillion-dollar ambitions.

USB connector types: The tier list
I have a visceral hatred of MicroUSB. Back when I was writing about Android phones, there was a needlessly long transition from Micro to the far, far superior USB-C, that made me resent it every time I saw it. And yet even now, I need to keep one MicroUSB cable...

VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.

Killer who will not say where wife's body is to stay in prison
Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.

One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.

Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.

What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.

Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today?
Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are meeting federal prosecutors on Friday.

'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?
Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

OpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer
The move comes as more than two million businesses use OpenAI's products, giving Dali Rajic a large customer base to manage.

Lamb Weston flags price risks from heat-impacted potato crop

Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping
Shoppers may soon ask for product advice in chat form as Amazon races rivals to turn generative AI into a new retail interface.

Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.

European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.

A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on?
Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?

Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".

Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's Fantasy Premier League assets analysed
Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.

Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.

Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.