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BenQ PD2770U review: A self-calibrating monitor for pros
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Attractive and sturdy design Bundled display hood and remote Built-in automatic hardware image calibration, brightness adjustments USB-C hub includes Ethernet Great color gamut and accuracy Cons Limited contrast ratio HDR is supported, but only barely No Adaptive Sync Our Verdict The BenQ PD2770U is a monitor built for professional content creation. Its specific feature set will...

Taiwan president warns China's military drills threaten stability

A wave paralysed me but AI could help me walk again
Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve in 2023.

Heated Rivalry success led to Parkinson's help for author
Rachel Reid said the publicity from the TV adaptation led to an appointment with a neurologist.

How this clever film proves romance isn't about choosing 'the one'
Eternity is not truly about a love that could last forever. It is about the way that love, real ordinary love, involves more than happiness, writes Tony Milligan.

Perfect for 2026 Planning — Microsoft Project Professional is 95% Off
TL;DR: Microsoft Project Professional 2024 is on sale for $39.97 (MSRP $1,130). A new year usually brings new goals, new projects, and a fresh attempt to stay organized. That’s easier said than done when work lives across spreadsheets, notes apps, calendars, and a dozen browser tabs. Microsoft Project Professional — now just $40 —...

Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71
Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss
Josh Baker's parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.

Machu Picchu head-on train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.

Wild weather hasn't dampened New Year celebrations
New Year's celebrations were well underway - despite the dreary weather in many regions.

MSF faces possible ban from Gaza, Israel says it failed to comply with registration process

Israel to suspend dozens of aid NGOs from Gaza operations after orgs. fail to renew registrations

Old video shows protests in Eritrea in 2017, not in 2025

CAN 2025 / Sudan - Burkina Faso: head-to-head history

Death and disguises: Meet the artist reviving Ireland's lost laments
County Fermanagh musician Róis draws on the faded Irish tradition of keening to shape her award-winning album Mo Léan.

Feilding Strike player wins $700k in NYE Lotto draw, Powerball rolls over
It will be a New Year’s Eve to remember for a lucky Strike player from Feilding after winning $700,000 with Strike Four in Thursday night’s live Lotto draw.

This special offer gives you lifetime access to all Babbel language lessons
TL;DR: Use code LEARN to get a Babbel lifetime subscription on sale for $159. Learning a new language is hard, but the app you’re using might be making it harder than it has to be. Instead of drilling through hours of grammar exercises, try switching to an app that takes a more practical approach. Babbel...

Israel enters new demographic era as population growth dips under 1%

Secret IDF Unit 504 interrogated 3,100 terrorists, IDF attacked 20,900 targets in 2025

AI-altered Sky News interview with Imran Khan's sister misleads widely online

Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violations
Regulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouYube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.

Mega strike, police scandals and bye-bye Census: The biggest stories from 2025
We look back at some of the biggest stories that made headlines around the country.

18 Maori recognised for 2026 in New Year Honours list
Eighteen Maori have been recognised for 2026, and include Companions, Officers, and Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549.