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Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check
Every operating system requires a minimum level of maintenance to ensure error-free and smooth operation. Knowing what is running on the PC or starting up automatically should be part of your regular checks. Unnecessary background processes slow down the system startup and hamper Windows’ overall performance. Many programs, and Windows 11...

NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.

Who were Scotland's winners and losers from international break?
After a friendly defeats by Japan and Ivory Coast, which Scotland players are the winners and losers of the international break?

Trump says he will attend birthright citizenship arguments at Supreme Court
As part of his immigration crackdown, Trump signed an order ending the right of children of undocumented people to get automatic citizenship.

Dissident groups still have 'capacity and desire' to attack police, says NI justice minister
Naomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are "wedded" to destruction and violence.

Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control
Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.

'Afro hair care workshops are about more than styling, they're about belonging'
Natalie Edwards says "hair is part of identity" and more needs to be done to teach these skills.

Brazil judge blocks Sugarloaf Mountain zipline
The project to build a zipline linking the popular Rio tourist spot to Morro da Urca proved controversial.

Man appears in court after pedestrians hit by car in Derby
Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, from Alvaston in Derby, was charged after seven were injured in the incident.

Watch Carol Kirkwood's emotional goodbye and funniest moments as she leaves the BBC
As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.

Claude Code users hitting usage limits 'way faster than expected'
Anthropic, the company behind the AI coding assistant, said it was fixing a problem blocking users.

ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI to make AI less nosy
ExpressVPN is on a roll this year with new product launches. In February, the service released ExpressKeys, ExpressMailGuard, and a revamped Identity Defender app. Now, it has officially launched a chatbot style platform called ExpressAI. At a glance, ExpressAI looks like yet another entry in the crowded AI assistant space. But...

'That was bad' - Potts on his Ashes horror show
Matthew Potts' horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England's Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.

BBC Sport's McNulty picks his England World Cup squad - do you agree?
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad - do you agree?

New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms to reduce wildfire risk
People who are found lighting fires in the UK's largest national park could be fined £500.

Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children
Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.

US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says
President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.

The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know
The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.