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AMD unveils Instinct MI430X GPU to power next-gen supercomputers
AMD has launched the Instinct MI430X GPU with 432GB HBM4 memory to power AI and HPC in next-gen supercomputers across the US and Europe.

5 reasons we turned down a US$5 million acquisition
We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.

Watch Ronaldo score stunning overhead kick
Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, rolls back the years with a stunning overhead kick in Al-Nassr's 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

A 'special day' for Eze - but can anyone challenge Arsenal for title?
After Eberechi Eze's hat-trick helps Arsenal to a 4-1 win against Tottenham, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the Gunners' title challenge.

Real Madrid sorry for Jota and Andre Silva tribute error
Real Madrid apologise for a mistake in a video paying tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Gaza food kitchens still missing essential products despite ceasefire
Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.

Chinese land, US radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation
Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.

Has anyone seen Cole? A family's search for missing teenager
The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.

Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms'
BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.

What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.

Cybersecurity trends to 2026: AI threats, supply chains & identity
Cybersecurity by 2026 will prioritise AI threats, supply chain risks and identity management, with firms shifting towards visibility and biometric authentication.

The operational backbone of modern organisations is being reimagine
AI is evolving beyond ERP and CRM tools to become the operational backbone, integrating systems and automating workflows across organisations by 2026.

Littler 'ticks off' first Players Championship win
World number one Luke Littler captures his first Players Championship Finals title with a 11-8 victory over fellow Englishman Nathan Aspinall in Minehead.

England 'dog out' win to have their day once more
England suffered three successive defeats last autumn. Twelve months on, they have swept the same period with four straight wins. It is a habit to build on.

Protesters march over barracks asylum seeker plan
Hundreds of people are protesting Home Office asylum seeker housing plans in East Sussex.

Ex- Brazilian president Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia
Brazil's convicted ex-president blames medication for tempering with his monitor under house arrest.

Skye Gyngell, first Australian female chef to win a Michelin star, dies
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Furlough and business loans on the agenda for Covid Inquiry
The inquiry will look at how support schemes were designed and what was done to minimise fraud and waste.

Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.

Watch: Lava spews out from Hawaii's Kilauea as volcano erupts again
According to the United States Geological Survey, this is the 37th eruption episode since December 2024.