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'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.

D'Angelo: The musical pioneer who paved the way for neo-soul
The singer, who has died aged 51, was credited with creating the album that became the genre's blueprint.

Emergn launches Stella AI to advance product management workflow
Emergn has launched Stella AI, an integrated platform offering AI-driven coaching and tools to streamline product management across the entire lifecycle.

The dangers of having your private information online
As you browse the internet and sign up to sites or services, you’re actually leaving behind a trail of personal information. This can then be packaged up and sold to various parties, with results that can impact applications to jobs, financial services or even healthcare. Just try Googling your name...

KPIT boosts digital car tech with majority stake in N-Dream
KPIT Technologies has taken nearly 90% ownership of Swiss firm N-Dream, expanding its reach in in-car gaming and digital vehicle experiences.

'Two brilliant deliveries' - Beaumont and Jones out early
England's Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones are bowled by Pakistan's Diana Baig and Fatima Sana in the second and third over respectively at the Cricket World Cup.

Football, fashion & the rise of the replica shirt
How football shirts have evolved from one kit per club per season, with simple designs, to fashion statements.

Paratici returns to Spurs after 30-month Fifa ban
Tottenham Hotspur announce that Fabio Paratici will return to his role of sporting director two-and-a-half years after he was banned by Fifa.

'Time to begin healing together': Israeli hostage couple reunited after 738 days
Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani were kidnapped from the Nova music festival on 7 October2023 but held in separate locations.

Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub
Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.

Black Duck named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for eighth year
Black Duck has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for the eighth consecutive year, leading in execution.

Pam St Clement tribute to EastEnders husband
The star who played Pat Butcher says the actor who was her on-screen husband Roy was a "lovely man".

Hate Windows 11’s centered taskbar? Here’s how to change it
If you’ve only just adopted Windows 11, one of the things that will jump out at you is the placement of the Start button on the desktop. It’s now towards the middle of the screen. I actually like it in the center position, because it’s easier to orientate my searches without...

Data brokers want your information. Don’t let them take it
Our data is a precious commodity, not only to us but to the many potential customers of data brokers who collect and sell it without our knowledge. Once obtained the information can then be used to market products at us, assess our suitability for jobs or financial services, and even...

England's Ford turned down R360 to stay at Sale
England fly-half George Ford turns down R360 to sign a new three-year contract with Prem side Sale Sharks.

Royal Mail fined £21m after missing post delivery targets
It is the third-largest fine the communications watchdog has ever issued.

I said goodnight to my mum's ashes for five months, then I found out it wasn't her
Brian Allison says an unexplained mix-up with his mother's ashes tormented his late sister as she battled cancer.

Trump demands Hamas disarm, as group moves against 'collaborators' in Gaza
BBC Verify analyses footage of Hamas fighters in Gaza, including one of an execution in the centre of Gaza City.