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Celebrity peer Lord Brocket faces more sex charges
He faces two counts of rape, two of sexual assault and one of sexual activity without consent.

Earth is getting darker, NASA warns. What does that mean for us?
The Earth is reflecting less and less sunlight into space, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. The decline over the last 20 years is clearly measurable, as current NASA data shows. A research team led by Dr. Norman G. Loeb from NASA’s Langley Research Center investigated how much radiant energy the Earth...

Frigate sale to Greece turns Italy’s active warships into fast cash

Morgan 'appalled' ex-Wales Reform leader took bribes

How to turn on dark mode in Microsoft Office
Just like Windows, Microsoft’s Office programs offer a dark mode that is easy on the eyes in poor lighting conditions and reduces power consumption. Let’s start with Word: To switch to dark mode, click on File -> Options and then make sure that you are in the General tab. Under “Personalize...

Europe's top central banker says economy holding up better than expected in face of Trump tariffs
There had been little impact on inflation, and effects on growth had been moderate as European governments chose to respond with pro-growth measures, the banker said.

This tiny Blink Wi-Fi home security camera is 50% off right now
When it comes to keeping an eye on your pets and kids or the inside of your home while you’re away, your best option is an indoor security camera—but there’s no reason to spend a fortune on one. Right now, you can get the Blink Mini 2 for just $19.99...

Khan 'rolling dice' as promoter with Nigeria fight night
Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

Muir's former coach Young banned for 'serious misconduct'
Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir says she has put a "difficult chapter firmly behind" her after her former coach Andrew Young is banned for three years for "serious misconduct".

Key urges England not to be 'stupid' in Australia
England's players are urged "to be smart and not get caught doing stupid things" on the Ashes tour by managing director Rob Key.

The Botox Black Market
Exposing dangerous medical professionals breaking rules in Britain's "Botox Wild West".

Dell unveils PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready telecom edge use
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t, a compact server that consolidates Cloud RAN and Open RAN workloads, boosting AI and telecom edge computing efficiency.

Ibiza flooding: Rain deluges streets as red weather alert issued

Study: Germany's Jewish community suffering consequences of October 7

Former AfD aide convicted of spying for China in EU Parliament

Optional Windows 11 September update adds tons of new preview features
Yesterday, Microsoft released optional update KB5065789 for Windows 11 24H2 as well as optional update KB5065790 for Windows 11 23H2. These updates, which are previews of the upcoming mandatory October 2025 update, are being rolled out in stages over the next few weeks and will slowly introduce some new features...

Losing your phone on a trip? Brutal. Not doing these 3 things first? Security nightmare
Picture this: You’re traveling, either on vacation or for business. Your phone is stolen or becomes lost. And now you’re locked out of your password manager and email accounts. One of my bosses recently lived through this nightmare while abroad. A pickpocket made off with his iPhone during the trip and...

India collapse as Ranaweera takes three wickets in five balls
Sri Lanka bowler Inoka Ranaweera takes three wickets in five balls to reduce hosts India to 121-5 in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

'Mind-boggling' - Dewsbury-Hall hits out at referees
Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says it's "mind-boggling" that he has already received a suspension after picking up five yellow cards in six Premier League appearances this season.

The Global Story: Why Netanyahu gets what he wants from the US
The Israeli prime minister meets President Trump in the White House on Monday.