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Warning! Don’t open these WhatsApp images, else you’ll get hacked
A scam is currently circulating on WhatsApp that could be very dangerous for you. Users are receiving seemingly harmless messages—usually from unknown numbers without unique names—and those messages contain nothing more than a photo along with a question along the lines of “Is that you?” or “Do you know this...

Incogni review: The set-it-and-forget-it online privacy solution
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Highly automated and effective data removal Extremely easy to use Transparent removal tracking and progress Strong privacy standards Cons Verification of data removals is limited Ultimate plans are expensive Our Verdict Incogni’s automated data removal service expertly leverages privacy laws to compel data brokers to delete your personal information across hundreds of sites. The...

'Arsenal attack like 'Invincibles' and defend like class of 97-98'
They have won nothing yet, but this Arsenal side reminds me of the ones I won three league titles with, writes Martin Keown.

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?
Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?

'I thought it was a prank' - How a Brazilian woman became the face of India vote fraud row
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleges that Larissa Nery's photo appeared on the voters' list in Haryana 22 times.

Elon Musk is in line for a $1 trillion pay package - but what does that look like?
Can you fathom the scale of Elon Musk's pay rise?

Lose weight or lose your jobs, North Sea offshore workers told
Thousands of offshore workers are too heavy for the limitations of helicopter winch systems.

Grab two super-fast USB-C charging cables for less than $8 (39% off)
Like so many of us, you probably have a bunch of cables hogged up in your tech junk drawer. But how many of those cables support fast-charging? If they’re mostly the free cables that came with your various devices, they’re probably slow as dirt—and that means you’re missing out on...

Amazon’s killer 43-inch 4K Fire TV is down to $200 ahead of Black Friday
I love Black Friday, but there’s no reason to wait out the rest of the month if you spot a killer deal ahead of time—and yes, there are plenty of amazing discounts going on already. For example, this 43-inch 4K TV is only $199.99 right now, down from $369.99 with...

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Czech far-right speaker removes Ukrainian flag, sparking protest

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks before UN Human Rights Council

Biofuel pledge at climate summit highlights India’s ethanol blending debate

James Bond fantasist jailed for 7 years in UK for trying to spy for Russia

Siemens wins $2.5 billion order from Swiss railway for 116 trains

From non-league to England call-up - who is 'Guernsey Grealish' Scott?
From the eighth tier of English football to the England squad - who is new Three Lions call-up Alex Scott?

Carre given Wales start with Rees-Zammit on bench
Louis Rees-Zammit and Rhys Carre are primed to make their Test returns against Argentina on Sunday after two years out.

'Tuchel and England's world will not revolve around Bellingham'
Jude Bellingham still has a point to prove despite being recalled to Thomas Tuchel's England squad, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

British man jailed after trying to spy for Russia
Howard Phillips's ex-wife said he dreamt of being like James Bond and was infatuated with MI6.

What are the numbers behind prison releases?
The accidental release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison in the last week has put a spotlight on the Ministry of Justice, following the release of Hadush Kebatu in error last month.

Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce, reports say
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Six officers face misconduct hearing over Cardiff triple death crash
The group were reported missing before being found in crashed car near Newport Road.