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I unleashed AI on the Excel World Championship. It got ugly fast
At around the same time that a humanoid robot broke Usain Bolt’s record for the 100 meters, I was pushing the button to make people like Diarmuid Early irrelevant. Early, the winner of the Microsoft Excel World Championship 2025 competition, used brains, not brawn, to defeat two dozen other finalists in Las Vegas...

Your PC knows your age. Your TV knows what you watch. Privacy is disappearing
Privacy used to be a default feature of technology. Computers didn’t know who you were. Nor did any of the other appliances and devices living in our homes. I can’t say the same in 2026. Convenience is now eating privacy alive—and few people are aware. (Who can blame my friends and...

Yemen's Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route.

How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win
Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the United States, writes Iain Carter.

Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies
While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.

Dentists issue warnings about illegal pop-up events in hotels
Premises in which dentistry happens must be registered with the relevant inspectorate but most hotels are not.

Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.

Former West Ham and Czech Republic goalkeeper Ludek Mikloško dies at 64
Former Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic and West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Mikloško has died. He was 64.

Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

Chevron Considers Argentina and Mediterranean Expansion as LNG Portfolio Grows

This is what women in sport look like - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

Gmail’s hidden trick: One inbox, endless custom addresses
For those who read this newsletter, you’re probably aware that Gmail can do a lot more than most people think. But there’s one neat trick you may not know about and it’s called “plus addressing.” Add a plus sign and a word of your choosing after your address, and Gmail...

Bears, Bills and Ravens win on record-breaking Sunday
After kicking off the NFL season with a Super Bowl rematch and a trip to Australia, week one continued with a record-breaking Sunday.

How did the first Ultimate Championship go?
As the inaugural Ultimate Championship concludes, athletics has taken its first strides in a new direction.

Zverev turns US Open tears into triumph in transformational year
How a more composed Alexander Zverev stayed 'zen-like' to beat Ben Shelton and win the US Open, six years after a heart-breaking defeat in the final.

US pilot shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' in first interview since rescue
The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.

Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64
Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.

Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail - but dropped case
Gerard Woodhouse's fingerprints were found on an offensive letter before he targeted another victim.