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Xbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.

Building a PC in 2026 is all about choosing your compromises
Anyone who wants or needs a new desktop computer has long had a choice to make: Buy a ready-built computer or build one yourself from individual components. The choice isn’t always that simple, and there are several factors that can make either option appealing. The price of a pre-built computer always...

Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicle
Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.

Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty
Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

Tuchel's England 2.0: what has changed?
Since the World Cup, Thomas Tuchel has made deliberate changes in both tactics and personnel. So what has he tweaked as he looks to refine his England blueprint rather than rewrite it from scratch?

Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws around drinking and consent
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.

Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.

Former Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

Husband appears in court accused of GP's murder
Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home.

Is your laptop’s LAN too slow? Here’s how to get the most out of it
Nowadays, most modern laptops don’t have an Ethernet port. It’s a fairly large port, and with laptops getting thinner and thinner, there simply isn’t enough room for one. However, if you still wish to enjoy the benefits of a fast and stable LAN connection, you can always use an adapter...

Senior figures worried about Man City being in next season's Champions League
Senior figures within the English game are concerned that Manchester City could play in the Champions League next season even if they are relegated for breaching financial regulations.

Arteta signs new contract with champions Arsenal
Mikel Arteta says this is "only the beginning" of Arsenal's success after signing a new contract with the Premier League champions until 2030.

Children under 10 should not be given obesity drugs, World Health Organization warns
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization

Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 15
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

'Dad dragged me out of bed by my hair to work' - rural abuse victims want more support
The National Rural Crime Network says the true picture of rural abuse is often hidden, with survivors often having more barriers to reach support.

Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.

Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.