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Microsoft just released my favorite old-school Xbox game on PC
The year is 2003. I’m a freshman in high school playing games on the original Xbox, with a controller approximately the size of a serving platter. I’ve got Halo and Dead or Alive 3, and I’m blown away by the graphics. The next game I buy is Crimson Skies, an...

AI is changing the way consumers shop, and businesses need to get ready
For years, consumers have discovered products and made purchase decisions by using search engines, websites, or recommendations from family and friends.

New Zealand 'on track for net zero', says prime minister
A new report says time is running out to correct course, with the next 12 to 24 months critical to get things back on track.

'Would Beckham do it?' - Fury stands by Thailand fight
Tyson Fury says modern-day sports stars think they are "bigger than they actually are" after choosing to fight in front of just 1,500 fans in Thailand.

Arokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.

Garnacho, Rogers and two clubs trying to balance the books
How can Chelsea afford Morgan Rogers? And why are Aston Villa pursuing a loan for Alejandro Garnacho rather than buying him?

Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".

'Momentum is still there': BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.

Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Universal RSV vaccination programme could free up thousands of hospital beds
International evidence has shown immunisation programmes reduces hospitalisations from respiratory syncytial virus by up to 90 percent.

Housing market remains subdued as sales activity continues to weaken
House buyers can continue to bide their time, with price competition favouring them.

Cause of major IT outage across Waikato's hospitals remains unclear
The 12-hour outage caused longer ED wait times, delayed surgeries, and forced staff to revert to paper systems.

Argentina's Paredes should not be suspended for confrontation - Spain's Gavi
Spain midfielder Gavi does not think Argentina's Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his part in the fracas after the World Cup final.

The Bezos factor - unpicking puzzle of Liverpool's potential investors
Could Amazon founder and American billionaire Jeff Bezos really become one of Liverpool's new investors? BBC Sport takes a look.

The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war

Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.

British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong
Isabel Rose was convicted of trying to extort £100,000 from the UK banker and perverting the course of justice.

No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated
One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze".

'It makes me different': Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.