BBC News
Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early
They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low.
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
Can CCTV really stop children being abused in nurseries?
With reports of abuse and deaths fuelling concern among parents, questions are growing over whether CCTV can offer real protection for children - or not.
Serving Met officer and four ex-officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegations
A serving officer and four former officers are being investigated over the handling of reports against the businessman.
Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'
Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.
'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.
Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
The polls on Thursday will be the biggest test of public opinion since the general election in 2024.
Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show
The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Trump's hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.
Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first death
YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.
In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.
Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO
Filming is scheduled for autumn later this year and will likely adapt the second book in JK Rowling's series, The Chamber of Secrets.
Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer is being treated in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home.
Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87
The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
Bournemouth Echo
Residents heading to the polls for the new town councils today
Residents in Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone will be casting their votes in the elections for new town councils
LIVE: Busy road closed as fire crews tackle house fire
Good evening - Waterloo Road in Poole is closed due to a house fire. Updates here as we get them.
Windows Central
"They look to influencers to be told how to think": Fallout co-creator says many gamers parrot content creator opinions instead of forming their own, and I think he's 100% right
In the age of content creators, Fallout co-creator Tim Cain believes that players increasingly don't think for themselves and parrot influencer opinions.
"The most fun I've had in Halo PvE in a long time": I played Halo Infinite's surprise new Gauntlet mode, and I'm hooked — it's something I've wanted for ages
Don't sleep on Halo Infinite's new Gauntlet co-op mode. It's some of the most fun I've had with Halo PvE in ages, and a must-play if you like a challenge.
This hybrid headset earned respect for "great sound quality on all fronts" — and we think so too now that it's 44% off
The Razer Barracuda Pro is a special premium headset that elevates the sound of music and video games with great sound and the ability to connect to devices simultaneously, and it's now on offer for a 44% discount.
Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green"
Xbox is introducing a brand new boot-up animation for Xbox consoles as part of the company’s ongoing brand refresh under CEO Asha Sharma. The new startup sequence embraces nostalgia and continues Xbox’s return to a more distinct visual identity.
This compact 75% gaming keyboard is an "ultra-comfortable option" with a hot-swappable design — it's hard to beat
The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard is now 32% discount for a limited time. If you're on the hunt for a customizable mechanical keyboard with snappy performance rates for gaming and work, then this bargain is for you.
Our favorite Snapdragon X Elite laptop with "peak clamshell form factor", once again escapes the claws of RAM price hikes with this deal
The 7th Edition of Microsoft's Surface laptop is enjoying an 32% discount for its Snapdragon X Elite variant with a 13.8-inch touchscreen to give folks an edge in completing everyday IT tasks for a lower price.
"Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works.
Point-in-Time Restore is a new Windows 11 feature that redefines recovery for the modern PC user. Here's how it differs from the classic System Restore and why you might want to start using it as soon as it's available.
The 7 most ridiculous Xbox achievements we have ever seen (and why players still chase them)
From the infamous LASO Master challenge in Halo to bizarre achievements in High on Life and Lollipop Chainsaw, this list rounds up seven of the weirdest, funniest, and most difficult Xbox achievements ever created.
"Krafton are still very much helping us": Dev of Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 says it's still working with publisher Krafton despite Steam page removal
Many believe Subnautica 2 dev Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton are severing ties, but devs have confirmed that the two are "co-publishing" the title.
Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics
Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.
Itsfoss
This $85 PCB is Giving Old Google Home Mini Devices a Second Life
I like projects built around sustainability and open source. The MiciMike board fits into the original Home Mini enclosure and handles all voice processing locally.
LibreOffice Questions Whether Euro-Office is Truly Sovereign
Makes us wonder how things will turn out in the end.