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Nvidia is cutting Windows 10 gamers down to security patches only
Even though Microsoft is providing security updates for Windows 10 until October 2027 via the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, graphics card giant Nvidia is pulling out before then. Apart from security updates, Nvidia is ending Windows 10 feature support—a major blow for gamers still on the much-beloved operating system. According...

Windows 11’s decluttered right-click menu draws criticism for one big flaw
Updated on September 1st, 2026: Microsoft is finally streamlining the Windows 11 right-click menu with the upcoming 26H2 update in October. However, some Insiders with preview access have criticized Microsoft’s implementation and its limitations. The main complaint comes from users who have added their own context menu entries via the Windows...

Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis
Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history with police.

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget
The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998, adding to the pressure on government spending.

Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?
BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. came months after the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur, both drive-by shootings.

Windows could lock you out of your PC. Save your recovery key now!
In the Pro editions of Windows, the BitLocker hard drive encryption feature has been included since Windows Vista. Under the name Device Encryption, it also became part of the Home editions with Windows 10, and since Windows 11 24H2 it has even been enabled by default. This is problematic because not...

Barcelona complete signing of Arsenal striker Jesus
Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal.

Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi
Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to have a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.

Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.

Noughties garage track named TikTok's UK song of the summer
Kyla's 2008 track Do You Mind gained worldwide recognition in 2016 when rapper Drake sampled it on One Dance.

Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US
One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.

We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again
In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.

I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.