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Now $350 off, this RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB RAM is a steal
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to an RTX 50-series gaming rig and you need to keep it portable, then you should really check out this Asus TUF Gaming A16 laptop that’s on sale at Best Buy. It’s got a powerful configuration that’s well worth it with this huge $350...

Windows 10 support ends today. Last chance to download this key file!
Support for Windows 10 ends today, but that doesn’t have to be the final curtain for the operating system. With Extended Security Updates, you can keep receiving support for up to 10 PCs for one year at no cost. It’s worth signing up if you plan to keep using Windows...

Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK
The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions."

Te Pati Maori leaders claim broken trust abruptly ended 'reset' media stand-up
After this week's 'reset', Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi discussed their future with Mata host Mihingarangi Forbes.

Auckland fire station closes due to asbestos contamination
Asbestos has been found at the central Auckland fire station, the firefighters union says.

SoftBank in Talks for $5 Billion Margin Loan Backed by Arm Stock

China tightens checks on Nvidia AI chips at major ports, FT reports

School attendance drops sharply in lead up to holidays
It is thought cheaper airfares and accommodation are driving parents to let their children play truant.

'We tried' - Rooney defends his England team
England legend Wayne Rooney does not think current squads have a better attitude than his so-called golden generation.

Watch extended Anthony Taylor interview on iPlayer
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor discusses the growing pressures on match officials.

London to get £36m boost to tackle homelessness
London will see the biggest share of the £84m being distributed across England's councils.

Plaid ready to replace Welsh Labour, says leader
Plaid Cymru is ready to replace Welsh Labour at the next Senedd election, its leader will say later.

SquareX wins top browser security solution award for 2025
SquareX has won the 2025 Browser Security Solution of the Year award for its innovative platform that protects enterprises from complex browser threats.

The Windows 11 survival guide for Windows 10 refugees
The bells are ringing for Windows 10, and many users who have waited are now choosing to update to Windows 11. If you’re one of them, congratulations on continued security updates and new features, but also on an operating system that has received a lot of criticism since its launch...

Actress Alex Kingston reveals womb cancer diagnosis
The Strictly and Doctor Who star says she had a hysterectomy and radiation therapy last year.

Auckland fire station closes due to asbestos contamination
Auckland's central fire station has ground to a standstill on Friday evening, with staff and vehicles unable to enter the building.

Last fluent speaker on a quest to keep ancient S.African language alive

Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars

Gaza City residents set to return as Israel bombs before ceasefire starts

Old accident video falsely linked to Tanzanian president’s campaign rally

Macron set to name next French premier

Scale AI's CEO says he looks for 3 traits in interviews

Global financial watchdogs to ramp up monitoring of AI

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Universities risk sanctions over Gaza protests, watchdog says
Arif Ahmed says freedom of speech does not mean the freedom to harass and discriminate Jewish students.