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Best early laptop deals for October Prime Day
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2025 lands October 7-8, but why wait? These early laptop deals let you get a jump on the savings before the main event. (Check out all Prime Day deals here.) Just remember, you’ll need a Prime membership to access the deals. Here’s how to get...

Best early PC computer deals for October Prime Day
Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days 2025 sales event is right around the corner and there are already tons of great deals on desktop PCs available. This year’s event runs October 7-8 and will include solid discounts on everything from gaming PCs to all-in-ones to traditional mainstream desktop computers. You’ll...

Why Bad Bunny is a controversial choice to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The announcement that the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rapper, and outspoken critic of Trump, will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show has divided opinion in the US.

Freezing temperatures to give way to rain for much of the country
Frosty mornings will soon be wet and gloomy as a spring front moves across the country.

Underdogs New Zealand 'can beat anyone on our day'
New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr believes they can continue to challenge at ICC tournaments, saying we will "see the best of them" over the "next five to 10 years".

Being USA boss like becoming a grandparent - Hayes
United States boss Emma Hayes says working in international football is like "becoming a grandparent" in the way that managers only spend short periods of time with their players.

Gaza doctors are starving while fighting to save lives, evacuated medic tells BBC
Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, who worked in hospitals in Gaza for two years, says Israeli strikes have made conditions "indescribable" for colleagues still there.

Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

Best early October Prime Day monitor deals: Save big on OLED and more
One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals. The year’s second Prime Day event is closing in on...

Best early Chromebook deals for October Prime Day
Another Prime Day is just around the corner, and while the main event runs October 7-8, you can already find some early Chromebook deals ahead of time. Amazon’s Chromebook sales are starting to roll out, giving shoppers a chance to lock in discounts before the official start. Check out all...

Best early USB flash drive deals for October Prime Day
This year’s October Prime Day event starts on October 7th and will end at midnight Pacific, October 8th — a two-day event rather than a four-day sale like we had in July. Still, we’re expecting killer deals on everything tech, including flash drives. After all, everyone needs a great USB...

Minister accused of using position to influence council's legal process
Minister for the Environment Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

Vikings to make NFL history as London series begins
Three superstars, two Super Bowl dark horses and a 'unicorn' will play in London this month as the NFL roadshow returns to the English capital.

Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world's biggest skin cancer hotspot.

Watch: One street away from collapsed school as relatives wait for news
The BBC reports from a nearby centre as rescuers race to find 38 people believed to still be trapped.