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Korea Crushes Global Benchmarks With Best Stock Rally Since 1999

AI Trade’s Next Leg Is All About Tech’s ‘Pick-and-Shovel’ Stocks

Long-term holders turn net accumulators, easing a major bitcoin headwind

Time to ditch normal internet? How to know if mobile broadband is enough
Ten years ago, the answer to the question of whether you should get fixed broadband or settle for mobile was simple: Yes, you should, as long as it is technically possible and not outrageously expensive. Mobile broadband was an emergency solution for summer cottages and houses in rural areas where...

Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad
Jofra Archer is named in England’s squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests.

Johnson to decide future after Palace deal agreed
Brennan Johnson is set decide whether he wants to join Crystal Palace after the south London club agreed a £35m deal to sign the Tottenham attacker.

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken
The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

Blue Origin astronaut reveals depression after 'tsunami of harassment'
Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April.

Like Tiananmen's 'Tank Man,' Iran's bazaari defiance signals potential regime collapse

German prosecutors will drop investigation of Russian magnate Usmanov upon payment of $10M fine

New deep-sea search for MH370 begins as families hope for answers

Gymnastics Australia slammed for ‘sloppy’ bullying investigation of Olympic coach
The National Sports Tribunal has cleared coach Olga Belooussov of seven allegations of bullying made on behalf of a then-17-year-old gymnast.

Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety
The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk.

'I played with Coldplay, but council estate is still home'
Chiedu Oraka still films music videos on his childhood street, despite performing with Coldplay.

French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

Samba steals the show as Phoenix end 355-day drought with win against Western Sydney
Wellington Phoenix don’t often win in Australia but when they do it’s against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Meta to Buy Manus, an AI Startup With Chinese Roots

How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025
BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

We’ll use AI to help GB athletes win medals, says UK Sport chair
Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic teams are going to need to harness AI and work together more closely in order to continue their success at recent Games, UK Sport chairman Nick Webborn says.

A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash
BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua's close friends.

Turkey detains 357 suspected IS members in nationwide raids
The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

IDF to recognize civilian suicides within two years of service as fallen soldiers, in major reform

Concerns over roads in Nigeria after crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed 2 associates

Race-by-race tips and previews for Wednesday’s Gosford meeting
It’s a seven-race card on the Central Coast, and we’ve got everything you need to find a winner on New Year’s Eve.

Jamie Melham is returning to Flemington for a new slice of history. There will be fireworks
The Victoria Racing Club is staging its first New Year’s Eve meeting in a move expected to double crowd sizes.

Corrie star dedicates MBE to working class actors
Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

Maingear Super 16 review: The right kind of power, but not the complete package
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Strong, stable performance 100W USB-C charging supported Fast, easy-to-see display Triple SSD slots Cons Performance mode isn’t automatic Big and bulky Disappointing keyboard Plasticky build Our Verdict There’s plenty to like about the Maingear Super 16, especially where performance is concerned. But you have to know (and remember) to toggle on the peak performance. And when...