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I finally found my perfect one-handed gaming keypad
If you’ve been reading my coverage for a while, you know that I have an incredibly specific and niche accessory interest: little one-handed keyboards for gaming. It started decades ago with a Belkin gadget, and I eventually “made” my own. I’ve been trying to find or make a “perfect” one,...

Ancep raises USD $8.5 million to boost broker revenue
The London start-up says its software can help brokers profitably handle lower-value risks that are often turned away, after raising USD $8.5 million.

Met Police investigate several new reports on Russell Brand following his conviction
Det Supt Andy Furphy says the force had received "several reports in during the trial and since the trial".

Punjabi community mourns three young people killed in Takinini BurgerFuel crash
The trio died after the car they were in lost control at a roundabout on Great South Road, came off the road and tore through the restaurant.

‘Forever in our hearts’: Apprentice jockey Izzy Neale dies after race fall
Neale had been in a critical condition since the shocking fall, which happened after the Kieren Hazelton-trained Marnoo faltered near the 400m mark of the Cotton Cup.

Vote for your greatest all-British boxing fight
From bitter rivalries and controversial decisions to dramatic knockouts, we look back at five unforgettable all-British boxing contests and ask you to vote for the greatest.

Australia fans 'can't trust what's real' - Clarke wants ball-tampering investigation reopened
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says fans of the national side "can't trust what's real" and has called for the investigation into the 2018 Australia ball-tampering scandal to be reopened.

Watch: Man smashes Chinese government building with excavator
Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.

Divorced after five days: 'My sham husband made me believe he loved me'
Jane, who met her husband on a dating app, says he dropped the bombshell news in a text message.

Anthropic to raise $64bn in major stock market listing
The AI company behind the Claude chatbot will offer its shares at between $70 and $78.

Nvidia and Jensen Huang face shareholder lawsuit alleging investors were misled about spy affair
The complaint comes after US President Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating the affair, which Huang has acknowledged to and apologised for.

iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo review: Excellent cleaning with minimal effort
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent vacuuming and mopping performance Reliable navigation and obstacle avoidance Highly customizable cleaning routines Effective self-cleaning dock minimizes maintenance Cons Expensive Bulky dock requires considerable floor space Water tanks still need regular attention Our Verdict The iRobot Roomba Max 775 Combo delivers excellent performance and reliable automation that makes keeping floors clean genuinely easier. It’s...

Former Taranaki, Crusaders and Hurricanes back Daryl Lilley dies aged 52
New Plymouth Old Boys’ Rugby Club confirmed his death in a social media tribute, remembering the former player and coach as a fierce competitor who would leave an enduring mark on the rugby community.

How good is Hamilton and how long can he stay in F1? - Q&A
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Wenger considers standing against Infantino
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election in March.

Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026
Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.

Police officer dies and another injured after backpack explosion in Oviedo
Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.

Polish unity on show as thousands join silent march for Krakow shooting victims
Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.