46 m. ago I might ditch my MacBook for a Windows laptop after seeing the Snapdragon X2

Lenovo, Asus and HP will be rolling out Windows laptops boasting the new Snapdragon X2 chips later this year

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1 hour ago London council 'at risk of bankruptcy' to increase tax, fees and charges

The authority has admitted it will not be able to legally balance a budget without a bailout from the government

Economics

2 h. ago Unusual plane formation spotted flying over Greater Manchester towns

A unique formation of planes were spotted flying over Manchester city centre

Politics

2 h. ago Razer announces new AI companion – it’s as creepy as it sounds

Project Ava is one of the most unnerving things I’ve seen at CES

Politics

3 h. ago Algerian migrant sex offender who was wrongly released from prison admits burglary and carrying a knife

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was at the centre of a manhunt in November after he was mistakenly set free from HMP Wandsworth while he was supposed to be held in custody awaiting trial.

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3 h. ago Police officer reached 93mph in city centre car chase before collision that killed doctor, 35, court hears

Matthew Pike (pictured), 40, was pursuing a white Volkswagen Tiguan through Bristol when he collided with a Honda Jazz being driven by Dr Keryl Johnson.

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3 h. ago Famous Glasgow hotel that hosted The Beatles and John F Kennedy wins prestigious award

The hotel had a multi-million-pound refurbishment and rebrand in 2021.

Events

4 h. ago London's FTSE 100 closes at record highs after US jobs data, Glencore boost

London's FTSE 100 closes at record highs after US jobs data, Glencore boost  Reuters

Politics

5 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals the 'worst form of debt' that is 'more expensive than a credit card'

Martin Lewis has issued a warning about the 'dangerous' form of debt and advice on how to pay it off quickly

Politics

5 h. ago If a jobs report leaks on a social media platform no one uses, does it move the market?

Data forecasting made easy

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5 h. ago Grok paywall change ‘window dressing’ and ‘clearly’ not enough – Irish ministers

Ireland’s AI minister Niamh Smyth encouraged people to deactivate their X accounts.

Politics

5 h. ago Princess of Wales explains what has helped to heal after cancer treatment

On her 44th birthday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, shares a deeply personal video revealing how nature became central to her healing journey following cancer treatment and chemotherapy

Politics

5 h. ago Meta signs three nuclear power deals to help support its AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

Economics

6 h. ago Moment brazen bag thief prowling St Pancras arrested by undercover police

Hossein Rabah, 34, was jailed within 24 hours of swiping £600 worth of possessions at the central London station

Events

6 h. ago Irish media and AI ministers deactivate X accounts over Grok controversy

Ireland’s AI minister Niamh Smyth encouraged others to deactivate their X accounts.

Politics

6 h. ago Expert guide to getting out of debt: How to cut credit card bills, clear loans... and what you don't need to worry about

If you're struggling to get on top of your debts, it might be because you have been ushered into making the minimum repayment each month when you could afford to pay more.

Economics

7 h. ago META reaches deals with nuclear power group to help fuel its AI ambitions

Meta’s deals with Vistra will buy power from three nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania, creating thousands of jobs, the company says

Economics

7 h. ago The exiled Crown Prince at the centre of Iranian riot chaos: How US

Iran's exiled Crown Prince has placed himself at the centre of the mass protests that have washed over the country in recent days. 

Politics

7 h. ago Robots that can do laundry and more, plus unrolling laptops: the standout tech from CES 2026

Robot vacuums that can climb stairs and device for BlackBerry lovers also on display at annual Las Vegas tech showThis year will be filled with robots that can fold your laundry, pick up objects and climb stairs, fridges that you can command to open by voice, laptops with screens that can follow you around the room on motorised hinges and the reimagining of the BlackBerry phone.Those are the predictions from the annual CES tech show in Las Vegas that took place this week. The sprawling event aims to showcase cutting-edge technology developed by startups and big brands. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Sweden sees 30% reduction in asylum requests in one year after migrant crackdown

The shocking drop comes after the centre-right Swedish government, supported by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, came to power in 2022

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