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Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri
Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.

Over 12,000 estimated dead in Iran mass killings, largely over two nights, amid protests

At 3.2C, Delhi wakes up to coldest January morning in 3 years as cold wave grips north India

PC prices were a mystery at CES 2026 as RAM costs spark chaos
CES 2026 is in full swing and I’ve been surrounded by PC hardware all week. Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are proud of their new platforms. PC manufacturers have unveiled lots of impressive new laptops, and I even saw fanless air-cooling technology for handhelds. But one thing I haven’t seen is...

Harry Styles teases fourth album with cryptic posters
The posters bear the message "we belong together", superimposed over a photo of fans taken during his last world tour.

Carrick to bring in Holland as assistant at Man Utd
Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.

Watch: ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremony
Four crew members are scheduled to depart earlier than scheduled later this week after a medical issue involving an unidentified crew member.

The junior Slam champion who match-fixed to 'escape' tennis
Shortly after winning the 2016 Australian Open boys' title, a disillusioned Oliver Anderson was arrested for throwing a set - now he is rebuilding his career.

Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.

Hewitt finds luck in relentless 22-shot rally
Cruz Hewitt finds some assistance from the net during the first round of qualifying.

Joint wins first-set tiebreak
Maya Joint takes out the first set in her Adelaide International match against Sofia Kenin.

Despite criticism, DJ priest hits a high note with some Lebanese

Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade

Iran's judiciary starts indicting jailed demonstrators

IESBA launches Viewpoints on ethical culture and governance

Copilot+ laptops arrived in force at CES 2026…just as Windows left NPUs behind
Months ago, Microsoft announced that every Windows 11 PC would be an “AI PC”, even the non-Copilot+ ones. Then why is everyone pushing Copilot+ AI PCs at CES 2026? The industry finally caught up to Microsoft’s Copilot+ requirements—with a big NPU push from Intel in particular—but Microsoft isn’t explaining why...

Mountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald's
Twenty-one-year-old Matthew Fairbrother clocked up 500 kilometres on the ride on Christmas Day

VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season
The Premier League's KMI Panel makes judgements on every key decisions. Here's what they say the VAR has got wrong.

Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests
Raids on businesses such as nail bars and takeaways have increased by 77% since Labour took office, the government says.

MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestinian protests
Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.

Watch: How could Donald Trump respond?
The US president and his administration have threatened "very strong options" to intervene in Iran, including military action.

'We need housing help in the Scottish Budget - or I will never be independent'
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.

Decision time for Trump on Iran but what does he ultimately want?
As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond.

NRL’s new Englishman has ‘point to prove’ as he issues Broncos warning
A Dolphins recruit admits he is sick of suggestions England’s competition is an inferior product, has he declared his intent to prove the naysayers wrong.