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AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.

Valve escaped Windows. Now Steam is breaking free from the PC itself
Valve spent the last decade making Windows optional for PC gaming. Now it wants to do the same thing to x86 — the Intel- and AMD-based CPU architecture at the heart of every gaming PC. If it succeeds, the resulting shake-up could change what “PC game” even means. The Steam Deck...

Newcastle's Dedic stopped by police after being spotted with bow and arrows
Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic is at the centre of a police investigation after being spotted carrying a bow and arrows at a Northumberland beauty spot.

Palmer misses too many chances to impress - Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer "misses too many chances to impress" after not selecting the Chelsea forward for November's Nations League fixtures.

Some media outlets evacuated after bomb threats
Gardaí say they are "aware of a threat made against media organisations here and in Europe".

Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.

How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
The behaviour that formed the backdrop to Brand's prosecution also helped elevate him, writes the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up
The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.

I asked Reddit to name their robot vacuums. I wasn’t ready for Meryl Sweep
On a whim one evening, I decided to post a question in the /AskReddit subreddit. What is your robot vacuum’s name and why did you name it that? Simple. Pretty open-ended. Within minutes, I had more than 50 comments. I’m a pretty introverted person, so that level of, uhhh, engagement felt a little...

McIlroy fires 63 to move into Abu Dhabi contention
Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.

Has Anderson lived up to the hype after Man City move?
As Elliot Anderson returns to Nottingham Forest after his £116m move to Manchester City, has he lived up to the price tag?

'It would be pretty special' - Chessum on England captaincy links
Ollie Chessum says that he relishes being an on-pitch leader after being tipped as a long-term successor to England skipper Maro Itoje.

Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed
Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.

Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets

Major construction ongoing near Iran missile bases, satellite images suggest
Evidence of digging and new buildings are visible in satellite imagery taken in November, satellite images suggest.

'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal cricketer banned from sport for two years
An amateur cricketer is banned for two years for his role in the ‘Clicky Ponting’ cheating scandal that made headlines across the globe.

Train worker recalls repelling Huntingdon attacker with frying pan
Samir Zitouni used a frying pan against train attacker Anthony Williams, jurors hear.