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12 clever USB-C gadgets you didn’t know you needed
I don’t know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires I’ll likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plug these things in. It’s not just smartphones, tablets,...

No, Windows isn’t wrecking SSDs. But these mistakes will kill your drive
Social media has recently been lit up with claims that a recent Windows update is killing SSDs. According to Microsoft, Windows isn’t at fault. In fact, recent reports show that this problem only occurs on drives with pre-release firmware updates from storage manufacturer Phison. (Pre-release firmware updates are internal builds...

'Terrible' Ingebrigtsen suffers shock 1500m exit at Worlds
Gold medal contender Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he was "terrible" after suffering a shock exit in the men's 1500m heats at the World Championships in Tokyo.

Huge fire rips through residential homes in Manila
Local reports say at least 14 fire trucks were called to the fire in the residential area, resulting in an evacuation to two nearby centres.

Victim of 'racially aggravated' rape thanks community for support
The victim says she "would never wish this on anyone" and is grateful for the community's support.

Nepal's interim PM to hand over power within six months
Sushila Karki said the government must heed protesters' demands for "an end to corruption, good governance and economic equality".

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.

Trump's coming to Britain. Let the royal schmooze-fest begin
If anyone can get the president's attention, King Charles and the Royal Family must be close to the top of the list.

Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia's top oil refineries, sparking fire

Pope Leo XIV turns 70 and thanks God, his parents and all those who prayed for him

Boris Becker: Prison turned me into a very cautious person

IDF targets latest high-rise building used by Hamas terrorists as it ramps up pressure on Gaza City

'Qatargate': Police appeal court decision to allow Urich to return to Netanyahu's office

Hermeto Pascoal, 'the wizard' of Brazilian music, dies at 89
Pascoal - famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music - wrote more than 2,000 instrumental pieces.

Springtime gardening on shoestring budget with Tony Murrell
From daylilies to ornamental grasses, the landscape expert explains how lifting and dividing plants keeps gardens thriving without spending a cent.

Ngati Kahungunu setting up own Maori Health Authority to combat 'health crisis'
Maori health authority Te Aka Whai Ora was disestablished by the government earlier this year.

The stand-in superstar - Rowland steps up to replace Kildunne
Helena Rowland has largely been restricted to a World Cup bench role, but with Ellie Kildunne injured, her importance is clear as she starts at full-back for England against Scotland.

Residents baffled as England flags appear in Welsh village
People from Henllys, Cwmbran, spend all day cleaning St George's crosses from around the village.

'Crawford conquers Canelo to become the face of boxing'
Terence Crawford's win over Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez was a career-defining, legacy-cementing, history-making performance, writes BBC Sport's Kal Sajad.

Rare ladybird recorded in the UK for the first time
The Little Arboreal Ladybirds have made their way to the UK across the English Channel.

National Gallery gets £375m donations for new wing
The gallery is launching an architectural contest to design a new wing for its expanded collection.

Runners and riders in the Irish Presidential Election
President Michael D Higgins will step down from the role when his term ends later this year.

What issues need fixing at Man City?
Manchester City head into Sunday's Manchester derby trailing United by a point in the Premier League.