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What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz?
The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
Catherine to return to overseas visits with Italy trip
The Princess of Wales will go to Italy next week on her first official overseas engagement for more than three years.
Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain tomorrow
A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes.
'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
Watch: Captain of stranded ship in Strait of Hormuz tells BBC of 'pressure'
Capt Raman Kapoor's ship is one of several to be stranded in the strait in the midst of the power struggle between the US and Iran.
Apple to pay $250m to US iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer
Cole Tomas Allen is now facing charges from a grand jury indictment, which supersedes his previous charges.
To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
The Papers: 'Borrowing costs hit 28-year high' and 'Come cry with me'
The upcoming local elections on Thursday and jet fuel shortages dominate Wednesday's papers.
Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.
Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
Woman, 35, died in explosion after ex-partner 'forced entry' into her home
Police officers are treating the death of Jo Shaw as a homicide.
IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.
How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?
Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.
'I thought he was going to hit me' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Bournemouth Echo
'Significant blow' to food vendors after shopping centre 'terminates leases'
TWO food vendors are set to close and be replaced with new businesses after a shopping centre reportedly terminated their leases.
Council insists no cut to school crossing patrols after parents raise safety fears
A council has confirmed that school crossing patrols remain in place following concerns raised by parents.
Councillor steps in after charity shop fly-tipping 'impacts business'
A councillor has encouraged residents to report all cases of fly tipping after she stepped in to remove items that were dumped outside a charity shop in Westbourne.
Man assaulted multiple people in Horseshoe Common - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Family hosts charity event in memory of 'loving and outgoing' six-year-old
A charity fundraiser has been organised in memory of a six-year-old who passed away from a rare brain tumour bringing “everybody together who loved her”.
Nursery business recognised for sustainability in King's Award
A Dorset nursery business has been recognised for sustainability in The King’s Awards for Enterprise, which is celebrating it's 60th anniversary.
Sunseeker announces 'striking' line-up for upcoming Australian boat show
Sunseeker, based in Poole, will showcase the models at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), from Thursday, May 21, to Sunday, May 24.
Private hospital in Poole recognised for 'outstanding patient experience'
A PRIVATE hospital in Poole has received an award recognising for "outstanding patient experience" during Reputation 900 Award which recognises "exceptional score of 900."
Man jailed after stealing sex toy and poppy charity box in spate of offences
A prolific offender who admitted to more than a dozen crimes across Bournemouth and Poole has been jailed for more nearly half a year.
'Incredibly grateful' business treats firefighters to burgers after Verwood gas leak
Firefighters were treated to a free burger delivery to say thank you for keeping the community safe.
Cancer unit colleagues walk Dorset to raise money for department
Two colleagues from a Poole Hospital cancer unit are walking across Dorset to raise money for their department. The 180-mile walking challenge, from Poole to Christchurch, has seen the pair stop off at sites where the Unit’s breast screening vans visit across the county.
Community woodland project to take centre stage at AGM
It was started by a benefactor who bought the land on behalf of the community in May 2025.
Dorset book club shines a spotlight on emerging literary talent from Poole
A book club based in Poole is shining a spotlight on local talent by welcoming emerging talent, Adam Cleaver to its latest meeting.
Popular crafts market returns to a Dorset museum with multiple dates revealed
Dorset’s Museum of East Dorset is bringing back its popular Tearoom Makers Market next month.
Rivals star joins cast of 'emotional rollercoaster' drama coming to ITV
Rivals star Alex Hassell and Jennifer Ehle have joined the cast of ITV's First Woman alongside Andrea Riseborough and Ashley Walters
Windows Central
Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern
A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.
Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirms the end of Copilot on console and mobile, marking a shift away from AI features as the company focuses on speed, community, and core priorities.
“There is simply nothing else like it” becomes even more true now that this premium multi‑system headset is 25 percent cheaper
The Logitech Astro A50 X is an extremely expensive item that can connect to multiple platforms and provide immensely satisfying sound quality, and now people have a better chance at owning one with this 25% discount.
The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is here and SteelSeries is making a bigger play than just another headset refresh
SteelSeries has unveiled the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, offering feature-rich audiophile-quality performance in a wireless, platform-agnostic gaming headset.
"We hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it": Valve laments that the Steam Controller went out of stock instantly, says it's working on a restock
The Steam Controller sold out instantly when it launched this week, but Valve has issued a new statement confirming it's working hard to get a restock.
“Halo Infinite is not done yet”: A surprise update dropped out of nowhere and it raises new questions about the game’s future
Halo Infinite has received a surprise update introducing Firefight Gauntlet, a new mode with escalating challenges, alongside new Forge maps.
Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more
Microsoft reveals Xbox Game Pass's first batch of new games coming in the first half of May 2026, and it's stacked with highly anticipated titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, and critically-acclaimed hits like Doom: The Dark Ages.
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced its dev team, and it's full of Mass Effect and KotOR BioWare talent — now I'm even more excited for the RPG
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson announced the game's lead dev team on Star Wars Day, and it's full of KotOR and Mass Effect talent.
“We need to evolve”: Xbox CEO overhauls leadership as Xbox's hardware future looks increasingly bleak
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is overhauling the brand’s leadership team following a difficult earnings report, bringing in new talent from CoreAI and Instacart while Kevin Gammill and Roanne Sones depart.
N‑Studio brings a full screen recorder and editor to the Microsoft Store with a generous free tier
N‑Studio is now available on the Microsoft Store, offering a free Starter version with screen recording, audio capture and export tools. A $36 Professional upgrade adds timelapse support, extra adjustments and a full multi‑layer editor.
Itsfoss
Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement
The self-hosted, FOSS-only platform is still in the pilot phase, but government agencies are already signing up.