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Melania film beats box office predictions despite criticisms
The documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump has been panned, but is off to "a huge start".

Geekom A7 Max review: This mini PC hits a sweet spot for everyday use
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good features Two 2.5 Gbit Ethernet ports, lots of USB ports Support for up to four displays (up to 8K) Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 Upgradable DDR5 RAM instead of soldered LPDDR Cons Fan spins up abruptly under load and becomes clearly audible No USB-C port on the front Second SSD only possible in M.2-2230...

Jacquet set for Liverpool medical before £60m move
Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer.

Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026
The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions - here's all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.

Hunt for UK's smallest mouse in huge Scottish nature reserve
The 10,500-acre Tarras Valley reserve is being scoured for the presence of the tiny harvest mouse.

Anne Boleyn portrait a 'rebuttal of witch rumours'
Hever Castle says Boleyn's hands are included to rebut "hostile rumours" she had extra fingers.

Street where residents are terrified of flooding could be bulldozed
People on a street at risk of flooding will discover whether their homes are to be demolished.

'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia
The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

Rapid Recap | MW24: Sunderland vs Burnley
Catchup with Rapid Recap: Watch the goals and big moments from Burnley's visit to The Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in Premier League Matchweek 24 action.

Viral Carlton training footage highlights skill issues
Footage from Carlton training that has gone viral in the last week because of poor ball skills.

Yes, you should use an encrypted email service. Here’s why
Using an encrypted email service is one of the most effective ways to reclaim your digital privacy. While standard providers like Gmail or Outlook protect your email in transit using TLS (Transport Layer Security) they still hold the master keys to your data. Here is why switching to a dedicated encrypted...

Why I loved a deadline-day deal - and never saw them as a risk
In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why the right deadline day signing can transform your team's fortunes, but sometimes it is not just about the effect a deal has on the pitch.

Fulham reject Everton's approach for Wilson
Fulham reject an offer from Everton for Harry Wilson, with the midfielder set to be out of contract this summer.

Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.

Drone incidents near UK military bases double year-on-year
British troops will get extra powers to shoot down drones near military bases, the UK government says.

Gold and silver prices plunge after Friday's losses
Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.

Men covertly filming women at night and profiting from footage, BBC finds
The BBC went undercover to investigate an industry where women are filmed at night without their knowledge.