BBC News
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.
Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.
At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.
Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.
Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned until later in year after late-night sitting
The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.
Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
Tuchel wants young England fans to stay up for 1am World Cup clash - but should they?
England's must-win match against Mexico kicks off at 01:00 BST on Monday - disco naps and spoiler-free recaps may be needed.
'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Weekly quiz: Why did Catherine climb the UK's three highest peaks?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
'World cup pubs boost' and 'Kate holds court'
Late openings of pubs and Catherine appearing at Wimbledon lead Friday's front pages.
Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.
Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
Married at First Sight UK star arrested on suspicion of rape
It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.
Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.
Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.
Moment huge waterspout twirls over lake in Germany
The phenomenon formed over a Lake Constance near the southern German city of Friedrichshafen.
Labour failed to prepare for power, admits PM's former top aide
In his first-ever interview, Morgan McSweeney tells the BBC the party did not deliver quickly enough in office.
Bournemouth Echo
Away dressing room and media facility changes - Cherries working on UEFA requirements
The Cherries need to renovate their away dressing room and improve the media facilities at the Vitality Stadium as work progresses to ensure that the ground will be ready to host Europa League football next season.
From Geordie Shore and JLS stars to student nights out - Cameo closes its doors
End of an era as one of Bournemouth’s iconic nightclub closes its doors.
Popular Bournemouth nightclub Cameo shuts its doors for good
A popular nightclub has shut its doors for good in Bournemouth town centre.
Primary school in Poole praised for it's 'loving' environment where pupils 'belong'
A primary school in Poole has been praised for its inclusive and caring environment as Ofsted highlights its positive impact on pupils’ wellbeing and learning.
Bournemouth bar’s bid to extend opening hours sparks neighbour concern
A bar’s bid to extend its opening hours has sparked concern among neighbours.
Police to meet monthly with Bournemouth Triangle businesses to tackle crime
Dorset Police have committed to monthly meetings with business owners in the Bournemouth Triangle in a bid to tackle crime in the area.
Schuh to get the boot as another Bournemouth town centre shop set to close its door
Another business is set to close its doors in Bournemouth town centre later this month.
Drink driver disqualified for 14 months - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Work starts on multi-million pound regeneration project in Boscombe
Work has begun on a major regeneration project in Bournemouth which will deliver council housing, community facilities and improvements to public spaces
Inquest hears caretaker died from head injury a week after alleged assault
A caretaker who died in hospital after suffering a head injury following an alleged assault has been named.
Free wristbands to keep children safe coming to BCP beaches this summer
A popular scheme to help keep children stay safe is returning this summer
Planned protests tonight outside theatre as Katie Hopkins set to perform show
Protesters are set to gather outside a theatre tonight as Katie Hopkins is preparing to perform a show.
PICTURES - St Edward's School Year 11 prom at Compton Acres
STUDENTS dressed to impressed at St Edward's School Year 11 prom at Compton Acres.
Formula 1
Red Bull drivers give verdict on British GP hopes
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar have given their verdicts on how they think Red Bull will perform this weekend in the British Grand Prix after a recent upturn in form.
All the stories that got the Silverstone paddock talking
Mercedes driver George Russell could not arrive in better form to his home race at Silverstone, the Briton securing his first win since the season opener in Australia last time out in Austria. It wasn’t just the result that was important, but more the wonders his performance has done for his confidence, having endured a string of defeats to sophomore team mate Kimi Antonelli.
Russell reveals Mercedes challenge before home Grand Prix
Mercedes' George Russell has reflected on his confidence levels ahead of the British Grand Prix as the title fight continues to heat up.
Antonelli taking 'biggest lessons' from last two weekends
Kimi Antonelli faced some setbacks in Barcelona and Austria, but the Mercedes driver is confident that he can take the learnings forward ahead of the British Grand Prix weekend.
Leclerc shares doubts over Ferrari’s British GP prospects
Following another tough weekend in Austria, Charles Leclerc has outlined his expectations for Ferrari’s performance at the British Grand Prix.
MS Dynamics
Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 now provide a unified customer service experience
Service Agent is now generally available, helping customer service teams understand issues, find answers, and take action from one Copilot experience. Built on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365, Service Agent unifies customer, case, and knowledge context while enabling AI-powered actions that improve productivity across the service workflow.
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Introducing the Onboarding Agent in Dynamics 365 Human Resources
Now in public preview, the Onboarding Agent delivers a connected experience that helps streamline onboarding activities. The solution helps new hires ramp up faster, build connections, and stay engaged from day one. It works directly within Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to stay in the flow of work. It also writes data back to Dynamics 365 Human Resources, keeping records up to date.
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Dynamics 365 Commerce introduces agentic capabilities with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
The Dynamics 365 Commerce MCP server enables AI agents to connect securely with retail operations, inventory, pricing, checkout, and fulfillment through the open Model Context Protocol (MCP). Organizations can build conversational and autonomous commerce experiences without creating custom integrations.
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Agentic CRM in the flow of work: How AI is transforming sales and rebuilding customer trust
When sellers can access customer context, relationship insights, next best actions, and agentic recommendations inside the tools they already use every day, they can respond faster, engage more thoughtfully, and build trust more consistently at every stage of the buying journey.
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Windows Central
Sony’s decision to retire physical PlayStation discs sparked a wave of industry reactions — from jokes to outright disappointment
Sony has recently made the controversial decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production going forward in 2027, and various companies have responded with hilarious satire while committing to support gamers who prefer physical media.
A Space Marine 2 mod just showed the Halo game fans have been waiting for (and likely won’t get)
A new Space Marine 2 mod replaces the Ultramarines with Halo Reach Sangheili and Covenant weapons, creating an experience that highlights just how much untapped potential the Halo franchise still has beyond first-person shooters.
Hideo Kojima’s Xbox horror game ‘OD’ reportedly survives Microsoft’s 100‑day reset and continues development
Despite widespread reports of Xbox restructuring and canceled publishing agreements, Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD has reportedly survived Microsoft's latest investment review, with Xbox continuing to back the ambitious project.
Itsfoss
Collabora Office 26.04 Keeps AI Optional and Refines Writer and Calc
The desktop suite's first major update pulls features from CODE 26.04.