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New MSI Claw and Asus Xbox Ally handhelds: What you need to know
This year we saw a slew of cool new PC hardware unveiled at Computex 2026, but for my money the most exciting announcements were the debut of new gaming PC handhelds from Asus and MSI. I’m talking, of course, about the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and the Asus ROG Xbox...

Kane Williamson calls time on legendary Black Caps career
Kane Williamson has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, effective immediately.

Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - FIFA World Cup
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney
David Hockney: iconic British artist.

Boys' sentences for rape to be reviewed in July
The case has been referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme.

Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.

What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised
Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.

'Best Canada team ever' ready to show world what they're made of
Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
Four Palestine Action activists have been jailed for between four and almost eight years.

AMD tech cuts shader load times by up to 95%
Many’s the time I’ve downloaded a big, fancy new game, just waiting for the moment I get to flex my graphics card on the latest graphics… only to have to wait another ten minutes for the shaders to load up. (Horizon: Zero Dawn, I’m looking at you.) But if you...

Ghana midfielder denied entry to Canada for World Cup opener
Thomas Partey entered the United States successfully, where his team are based, but will miss the first game against Panama in Toronto over his rape trial.

Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele
France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".

The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.

French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.

Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.

Speeding jet skiers with children on board 'remove plates to evade cameras', report says
CCTV is being used to try and catch culprits at Conwy harbour, which has seen a number of dangerous incidents recently.

Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.

London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.

Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.