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Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.

Lenovo’s $1,399 productivity laptop is only $899 right now
If you want a laptop that’s great at just about everything to help you complete your daily tasks with ease, then this Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 laptop may be just what you need—especially now that it’s marked down with a hefty discount. Normally $1,399, you can now score it...

Union loses fight against Tesla at German factory

The Kurdistan region of Iraq fears being dragged into Iran war

Iraqi feminist who saved thousands from honor killings slain by gunman outside home in Baghdad

Osula stunner sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.

What’s Happening Inside Iran?
US says it will strike deeper into Iran, but what’s happening in the country?

Not enough done by police to protect women since Sarah Everard murder, Baroness Casey says
The Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, says some progress has been made but more must be done.

We were sexually abused by our driving instructor
Two women want tighter regulations after being sexually assaulted by their driving instructor.

'How many more children must die?' - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law
Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

Trying to get social care can be 'horrendous', Baroness Casey tells BBC
The chair of the independent commission on adult social care also says the care system relies on the exploitation of its workforce.

South East Water faces £22m fine after customers left unable to shower and flush toilets
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.

Tech Life
We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills

Why Microsoft should be worried about M5 MacBooks
Apple’s Mac Minis have become the darlings for running local AI. Apple’s latest MacBook Pros with its new Apple M5 Pro and Apple M5 Max chips could bewitch developers even further. Apple debuted its new MacBook Pros this week, combining a pair of 3-nm CPU dies with an interconnect between the...

India v England semi-final live updates: Who will play Black Caps in T20 World Cup final?
Live updates of the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.

Honda engines risk nerve damage to drivers - Newey
Lance Stroll says he cannot do more than 15 laps before risking nerve damage to his hands, according to Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey.

Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate

Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress.

Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Dogs arrive for Crufts 2026 - in pictures
The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

My natural way of playing has been coached out of me, says Raducanu
British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.