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SD cards cost way more now. Here’s how to make yours last
Thanks to AI data centers, consumer SSDs, flash drives, and SD/microSD cards have doubled or even tripled in price. That really sucks if you haven’t stocked up on local storage options, and it really sucks if you’re relying on SD/microSD cards for DSLRs, dashcams, security cameras, and more. 2026 is not...

'I still feel as fast as anybody' - Alonso on why he's staying in F1
Fernando Alonso commits to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year. - and explains why to BBC Sport.

South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spills
South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years.

Met Police officer charged after BBC Charing Cross investigation
The police watchdog began an investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station in London as a result of a BBC Panorama investigation.

Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts.

RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio
In a television interview the US Secretary of State mentioned Iran, which has denied any involvement

What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it?
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Watch: 'Ship buster' missiles sink old US warship in live fire training off Scotland
The 43-year-old decommissioned frigate was used for target practice off the Outer Hebrides.

'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.

Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage
Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Rayner says watchdog will rein in 'cowboy' leasehold property agents
The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'.

Life bright for Gilmour after baseball and World Cup heartache
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour opens up on the pain of missing out of this summer's World Cup.

Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.

Man Utd do not deserve Man City titles - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says former club Manchester United do not "deserve" to be awarded Premier League titles if rivals Manchester City are stripped of them for breaching financial rules.

Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.

Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison
A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol.

How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels
Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core
The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.

Snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for seven years for child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.

Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother
The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.