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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.

Google’s free Sqoosh tool takes the guesswork out of image compression
Large image files can slow down websites, clog up your inbox, and eat away at your storage, but my favorite image compression tool, Squoosh, makes fixing that surprisingly simple. Not only does it reduce your image files, but it also allows you to compare the before an after versions before...

Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies
Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, dies of cancer one year after her son and co-star's death in a crash.

Xiaomi launches new Xring chip, partners with TSMC for production, sources say

Alibaba launches Wan3.0 AI video model after $10 billion share sale

Germany's Uniper signs long-term gas supply deal with Norway's Equinor

Too early to tell if large Wanaka blaze suspicious, fire investigators say
Fire and Emergency were asking anyone in the area on Saturday night to get in touch.

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Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain
There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Logitech Mobi Fold review: Great for travel, not great for comfort
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Lightweight and compact High build quality Fast-charging battery Compatible with almost everything Cons No natural grip No middle button Our Verdict The Mobi Fold is anything but ergonomic, prioritizing design over usability. Price at time of review This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Price Today Best Prices Today: Logitech Mobi...

Norris says his car isn't good enough for F1 title shot but McLaren could fix that
Lando Norris says he doesn't yet have a car capable of vying for the Formula 1 title despite back-to-back Grand Prix wins but he could “win every race” remaining this season if McLaren manages to solve its biggest vulnerability.

Who won at the Cuisine Good Food Awards and why does it matter?
More than 100 restaurants picked up coveted 'hats', alongside 19 category winners in the longstanding local hospitality awards.

8x8 adds Krisp voice AI tools to contact centre suite
Cleaner audio and multilingual support should help 8x8 customers improve call quality as remote and cross-border support grows more common.

Clark holds off McIlroy fightback to win BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark says he is "one of the best players in the world" after he survives a fightback from Rory McIlroy to win the BMW Championship.

China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.