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Sound of 2026: How Brooklyn basement band Geese took flight
The much-hyped New Yorkers finish fourth on our poll of artists to listen out for this year.

Netanyahu sends message to Iran through Putin: 'Israel doesn't want war' - KAN

Merz warns of 'very critical' situation in parts of German economy

Lahav 433, Tax Authority arrest seven for suspected extortion, money laundering, tax fraud

Bye-bye blur: Nvidia’s G-Sync Pulsar monitors aim to perfect motion clarity
Nvidia didn’t reveal any new graphics cards at CES 2026, but the company didn’t show up at the show empty handed. Not only did Team Green reveal DLSS 4.5, an advanced new form of its industry-leading graphics upscaling and frame generation technology, but it also introduced a new breed of...

Watch: Standing ovation for tennis great in Auckland after loss
Never say never, but Venus Williams has almost certainly just played her last match at the ASB Classic.

Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Tanium named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, underscoring its role in unified cyber and IT operations.

The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

Why complaining in a restaurant is better than venting online
It is tempting to seethe silently and then vent online afterwards, but here is how to get what you want at the time.

Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban
BBC News has seen a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.

New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.

Electric car discounts are 'unsustainable' as sales climb, car group warns
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions on EVs.

HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones
HP has revealed a slimmer AI-centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.

Surprise! Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 can help modest GPUs max out high-end monitors
Gamers, 2025 was a year that drove high-fidelity graphics at high frame rates and lofty resolutions to new heights. Last year, we witnessed the release of the first 4K, 240HZ monitors ever – a feat that earned MSI’s model “best accessory” nod in our annual Full Nerd awards – and...

EB Games proposes closure of NZ stores, with all roles disestablished
Stuff understands the company has begun a formal consultation process with staff on a proposal that would see EB Games exit the New Zealand market entirely.

EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores
The Australian-based video game retailer is proposing to close its New Zealand business, according to a letter sent to employees.

Boundaries, drops and no more reviews - England's morning to forget
Expensive overs, dropped catches and lost reviews sees England have a morning session to forget against Australia on day three of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

The Papers: 'I'm a prisoner of war' says Maduro and 'that's Amorim'
The court appearance of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro leads most of Tuesday's papers, and the sacking of the Man United boss also features.

Nestle recalls some baby formula products over toxin fears
Nestle said it had received no reports of problems and was recalling the products "out of an abundance of caution".

Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins
After Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.