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Bafta host Alan Cumming apologises after 'trauma-triggering' show
A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict

UN nuclear watchdog: 'Some recent damage' to Natanz nuclear site

Dell XPS 14 review: Built for endurance, not speed
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Beautiful and pleasant design Large haptic touchpad Lots of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity Excellent battery life Cons LCD display is bright but lacks contrast compared to OLED Intel Core Ultra 5 325 is mediocre for the price Keyboard feel doesn’t match the competition No USB-A, HDMI, or other legacy connectivity (besides 3.5mm audio) Our Verdict Dell’s entry-level...

Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026's hottest film
How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life.

Atlassian brings AI agents to Jira with MCP support
Atlassian launches Jira AI agents with MCP support, embedding governed automation in existing workflows rather than separate chat tools.

Beyond International Women's Day: Supporting women in leadership every day
Moving beyond one awareness day, leaders must offer women daily stretch, mentoring and networks so their voices shape every table.

Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.

Broadcom previews AI-native VMware Telco Cloud 9 for MNOs
Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.

Labour changes tune on welfare claw backs
If the law was retrospectively passed it would effectively criminalise people who need help, not debt, Willie Jackson says.

Why the essential Baseus PicoGo AM52 power bank shows how Qi2.2 should be done
Every new generation of wireless charging promises the same thing: more speed, less friction, fewer cables. And almost every generation runs into the same wall—heat. Push wireless charging faster, and temperatures climb. Throttle it too aggressively, and speed gains vanish. The arrival of Qi2.2 technology, with its headline 25W magnetic...

UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites in Middle East

Geely Riddara to assemble electric pickup truck in Thailand

Israel says Iranian attacks have weakened but continue

Still using Discord? Turn off these 5 settings right now
Discord may have paused its age verification rollout, but don’t take it as a privacy win. Not when the messaging platform continues to emphasize that more than “90% of users will never need to verify their age to continue using Discord exactly as they do today”—and has delayed the...

MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI
MathWorks has joined the Edge AI Foundation to push MATLAB and Simulink deeper into energy-efficient embedded AI for engineering systems.

Angry Ginge says Brits show Manchester is 'place to be'
The I'm a Celebrity winner was at the music event at the Co-op Arena on Saturday night.

Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.

Why women in tech governance are vital for innovation
Women in tech are redefining innovation, using governance and ESG to ensure cutting-edge technology is ethical, inclusive and durable.

Christchurch could have protest-free zones at 'sensitive sites'
A councillor says "there's a time and place for protests", but a veteran protester thinks approved protest zones are contrary to NZ's sense of democracy.

The Bitcoin miner that doubles as a speaker and charger
TL;DR: This 3-in-1 Bitcoin miner pulls double duty as a market tracker, wireless charger, and Bluetooth speaker, and it’s on sale for $159.99 (regularly $199.99). Bitcoin mining usually brings to mind loud fans, bulky rigs, and serious power bills. But the Magicminer MO01 makes digital mining quieter and desk-friendly. Currently available for $159.99 (regularly $199.99), it’s...