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Moody Blues singer John Lodge dies, aged 82
Lodge played on some of the group's best known songs, such as Nights In White Satin and Question.

You can 3D print a VR headset for $150
Virtual reality gaming is pretty dang cool, and I should know. But it’s not the easiest thing to get into, especially if you’re looking at a big bill just to try it out. Meta is the most popular option, still starting at $300, and prices for a dedicated PC headset...

England aim to go 'all guns blazing' in World Cup
Opener Tammy Beaumont says England are aiming to "keep building that momentum" at the World Cup with victory over Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Was Tuchel right to criticise England fans?
BBC Sport looks into Thomas Tuchel's criticism of England fans during their comfortable friendly win over Wales.

Met Police civilian staff vote to strike over pay
More than 6,000 Metropolitan Police staff are due to take industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds
There has been a backlash to the announcement a UK-wide digital ID scheme will be introduced by 2029.

Paragliders - the lethal new weapon being used in Myanmar's civil war
More than two dozen civilians were killed on Monday after a motorised army paraglider dropped bombs from above.

US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor ceasefire
The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say.

Who are the 48 hostages still held in Gaza?
A ceasefire deal should see Hamas hand over all 48 remaining Israeli and foreign hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

MTV to axe its music TV channels in the UK
The broadcaster will stop showing music videos in December, but its main channel will remain on air.

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

New malware waits until you watch porn, then secretly films via webcam
You may have heard about those emails from scammers who say they have nude photos of you and try to get you to pay money to prevent their release. For a long time, those emails were just that: scams. But now there’s a real threat. A new malware called Stealerium apparently...

'R360 could leave women's players in limbo'
R360's proposed four-team women's event is an exhibition-style showpiece that could leave players short of form and fitness, says Premiership Women's Rugby executive chair Genevieve Shore.

Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet
BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference.

Does Scotland performance matter if win is outcome?
Captain Andy Robertson was in no mood to sour the Scotland feeling after their win over Greece, but was the performance a concern?

People struggle to sell homes in city dubbed 'fly-tipping capital'
Locals in some parts of Newport describe new rubbish appearing as soon as old waste is cleared.

Life sentence for man who murdered Syrian refugee
The 20-year-old has been sentenced for the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old in Huddersfield.

Lawyer who prosecuted Trump faces fraud charges herself - here's what we know
US President Donald Trump ordered his officials to pursue his political foe, who denies any wrongdoing.

Alleged McCann stalker 'stunned' vigil organiser
Janet Kennedy says Julia Wandelt gave her an envelope at a vigil for missing Madeleine McCann.

Man guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage
The trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court in London.