The News - Friday, 13 March 2026

BBC News

Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband

Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.

Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into synagogue in Michigan

The FBI said the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

Boy charged over stabbing of teenage girl at Norfolk school

Armed police were scrambled to the scene and pictured as they entered classrooms.

Married at First Sight star says cancer has spread

The dating coach was diagnosed with bowel cancer in December 2023 but says treatment has been unsuccessful.

Lost Doctor Who episodes found in 'eclectic' collection

The Doctor's assistant Peter Purves was invited to a screening of the episodes in Leicester.

AI toys for young children need tighter rules, researchers warn

In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note

Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".

Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

What on earth is going on with the oil price?

Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?

'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'

Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

Tracking the wave of ship attacks that has choked off Strait of Hormuz

Six ships have been reportedly attacked in the Gulf in less than 48 hours, bringing the total vessels attacked during the war to 18.

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

Weekly quiz: This dog was Best in Show at Crufts - what other prize did he win?

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Hidden hand of Putin' and 'This lying PM'

Putin accused of helping Iran and Tories say Starmer lied about Mandelson files - Friday's papers.

KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel

The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.

MPs 'deeply troubled' by BBC World Service funding uncertainty

The current funding agreement between the BBC and the government expires at the end of this month.

PwC says young recruits are 'hungry' for careers and plans to hire more graduates

Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.

UK to benefit from £937m Irish investment, says Starmer

The £937m investment will create about 850 new jobs, according to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds

The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.

UK asylum appeal backlog at record high of 80,000

Home Office statistics show more than 80,333 people were waiting for appeals to be heard at the end of 2025, up from 41,987 a year earlier.

Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara

The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq

The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together

The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life

Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.

Man's blue skin A&E panic was just bed sheet dye

Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets.

Dharshini David: The UK's economy was on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns

It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper's motive

The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.

Towie star's plea for mandatory ice skating gloves rejected

The Only Way is Essex celebrity Chloe Lewis launched her plea when her son lost part of his finger.

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

As Iran regime change hopes fade, Netanyahu faces political test

Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war

Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

'I don't even think it was his message': Iranians on new supreme leader's first address

People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated

The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.

From Mr Nobody to Oscar nominee: How one man took on Putin

Pavel Talankin's film Mr Nobody Against Putin has already won a Bafta, and is now competing for an Oscar.

Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts

From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.

I was jailed while pregnant during Post Office scandal. I'm still waiting for compensation

Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head

Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Glasgow Central Station closed until next week during demolition work

Glasgow City Council teams have started to break down the "highly dangerous" remains of the Union Corner building next to the station.

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.

Planters demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs

The city council is investigating after the bulbs were mowed over by staff days after being planted.

SUV drivers could face charges for driving in London

The plan is part the mayor's strategy to stop death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041.

Musician Labrinth says he is 'done with this industry' and hits out at Euphoria

The British star composed the music for the first two seasons of HBO's popular teen TV series.

Bournemouth Echo

Family-owned business undergoes major makeover to create 'unique experience'

A SOUTH African store that has been part of the community for more than two decades is undergoing a major refurbishment to make it “unique” and give customers a “special experience”.

Police to increase presence in Bournemouth town centre by nearly a dozen

Policing presence is set to increase in Bournemouth town centre as 11 new officers have been recruited to

The 400-year-old reason behind Poole's rudest sounding street

Tucked away in the historic heart of Poole Old Town, Barber's Piles sounds less like a picturesque maritime street and more like a deeply unfortunate medical condition.

In The Dock - Prolific shoplifter handed suspended jail sentence

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

'Delight' for parents as beloved lollipop lady returns to school

PARENTS have said they are "delighted" after a beloved lollipop lady was reinstated to help children cross the road safely outside a Dorset primary school.

Easter family fun at venues deep in the forest or out to sea offering egg hunts

Families across Dorset can embark on a pair of thrilling Easter adventures in nature this year with the choice of a woodland or seaside egg hunt on offer.

Public encouraged to 'take pride in their streets' with new clean up programme

A woman is encouraging people to 'take pride' in their streets and hometowns, by acts such as litter picking, planting flowers or sweeping pavements.

New virtual tour gives glimpse inside Royal Bournemouth Hospital neonatal unit

A new virtual tour of Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s neonatal unit is giving people the opportunity to experience the ward remotely without having to step inside the building.

Artist who found birth mother in his 60s to stage first solo show in Bournemouth

An artist who discovered his birth identity at the age of 60 is set to host his first solo show in the UK.

Hotel near beachfront put on market for £5.75m

A large hotel near Bournemouth's beachfront is up for sale for more than £5m.

LIVE: A35 closed after crash as emergency services attend

A road is currently closed in Bere Regis due to an RTC.

Plumber smashes wing mirror off moving car during road rage row

This is the moment an angry motorist smashes the wing mirror off another car in an act of road rage on a busy high street.

Campaign highlights Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole for English Tourism Week

The “Check In. Chill Out.” campaign promotes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as top UK coastal staycation destinations during English Tourism Week.

Go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Compton Verney Potfest

Potfest will return to Compton Verney, Warwickshire from 19, 20 & 21 June, 10am – 4.30pm daily

Hampshire attractions take aim at Met Office over 'misleading' rain forecast icons

Paultons Park and Marwell Zoo are among the Hampshire attractions losing thousands of pounds a year due to "misleading" rain icons

Go-ahead for plan to turn New Forest hotel into houses

Plans to convert a New Forest hotel into two four-bedroom houses have been given the go-ahead - 14 years after it welcomed its last guests

Lane closure announced for New Forest village high street in late March

Southern Water has announced a lane closure is set to happen on a New Forest village high street in late March.

Bin day changes coming for 32,000 Dorset residents in major shake-up

Thousands of Dorset homes will see changes to their waste and recycling collection days from next month

Bournemouth Pier £10m works delayed because council cannot find contractor

WORKS to restore Bournemouth Pier costing nearly £10million are now not expected to be completed until early 2028 because no suitable contractors have been found to carry out the repairs.

Dorset MP presses Prime Minister to protect Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament

Vikki Slade MP urges the Prime Minister to safeguard the Assisted Dying Bill from House of Lords delays, warning it risks running out of parliamentary time.

Wes Streeting praises NHS as waiting lists drop to lowest level in three years

NHS waiting list numbers drop to 7.25 million, their lowest in nearly three years, as new NHS England figures show winter progress in A&E and ambulance care.

Bournemouth MP raises concerns over Royal Mail postal delays in Parliament

Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes raises alarm in Parliament over Royal Mail postal delays and criticises worsening conditions for postal workers.

39-year-old man wanted in connection with alleged assault

A MAN is wanted in connection with an alleged assault that occurred at an address in Christchurch Road in Bournemouth.

'Her quirkiness bubbled away nicely under the surface' - Stevie Martin review

Comedian Stevie Martin brings her stand-up tour to Lighthouse Poole. Known from Taskmaster and Mitchell and Webb, Martin delivers a witty, unconventional show.

New convenience store needed so post office service can stay

A new convenience store opening in Christchurch, where a post office will relocate, is needed to ensure the service can stay on the town’s High Street.

Air ambulance called as two taken to hospital after crash

An air ambulance attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision near East Stour, with two people taken to hospital.

Deer, oh deer - statue stolen from Lyndhurst property

A bronze deer statue has been stolen from Lyndhurst.

Three people taken to hospital after A35 crash this morning

THREE people were taken to hospital after a road traffic collision near Bere Regis, Dorset.

Company told to pay out £6.1m after Poole Harbour oil spill

The company responsible for a major oil spill in Poole harbour has been told to pay out a £6.1 million bill by the Environment Agency.

Brownsea Island to reopen this weekend as ferries start to run again

BROWNSEA Island will reopen to visitors this weekend as it welcomes people back for the spring season.

What's on in cinemas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend

Preview screenings of a new sci-fi blockbuster, a black comedy thriller, and a new Colleen Hoover adaptation, are among films shown across BCP this weekend.

Pair interviewed by police after video Poole 'road rage' incident goes viral

A pair of men have been interviewed in connection to an alleged road rage incident earlier this week in Poole.

Dorset film festival celebrates 30 years with special anniversary event

Purbeck Film Festival celebrates 30 years in 2026 with a special Afternoon Tea at Encombe House, featuring outdoor cinema and Sir Mark Rylance. Tickets online.

Bournemouth nightclub revives classic club night for daytime reunion

Elements club night returns to Cameo Bournemouth on Saturday 16 May with classic anthems, old-school vibes, and a daytime dance party. Tickets available now.

Adventure awaits on your doorstep as Dorset festival celebrates 10 years

Discover Wimborne festival returns April 2026 with 150+ events celebrating heritage, arts, food, and family fun across Wimborne, Dorset. Free entry.

Parenting coach publishes guide to smarter screen time 

A Bournemouth-based parenting expert has launched a book to help parents navigate the online world.  

‘England-on-Sea’ brings documentary photography of coastal life to Poole

Discover England-on-Sea, Brent Jones’ outdoor photography exhibition in Poole (17 Mar–14 Jun 2026), capturing British seaside life and coastal culture.

Popular comedian and podcast host to bring new show to Dorset venue next year

Ed Gamble brings his new comedy tour Fresh Hell to Lighthouse Poole on 15 April 2027. Tickets for the Off Menu star’s show go on sale 27 March.

Young scientist set to showcase award-winning research to MPs in Parliament

Oxford PhD researcher Jacob Bradbury to present MRSA antibiotic research at Parliament's STEM for BRITAIN 2026, highlighting antimicrobial resistance.

Local Dorset gardening club prepares for its spring show next month

Wimborne Gardening Club hosts its Spring Show on 11 April at Allendale Community Centre, featuring flowers, cookery, crafts, and more. Entry closes 8 April.

Charity project pampers local women in celebration of International Women’s Day

The Salvation Army's BH1 Project in Boscombe, backed by AFC Bournemouth, hosted an International Women’s Day event offering support for local women.

Dorset hairdresser nominated for award at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards

Dorset hairdresser Jo Sheppard named finalist for the Rising Star Award at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026, recognising creativity and excellence.

Popular Dorset arts festival to return with fresh theme and expanded programme

Arts by the Sea returns to Bournemouth in 2026 with new theme, expanded community festivals, Arts Council England funding, and open artist commissions.

New nature holiday club in Dorset from disability charity starts this Easter

Dorset disability charity Diverse Abilities launches SEN Nature Holiday Club at The Nature Nook, offering inclusive outdoor activities for children in Easter.

National Trust uses traditional rural skills to restore Dorset dormouse habitat

The National Trust is restoring over 1,000m of hedgerows near Kingston Lacy, Dorset, to protect hazel dormice using traditional hedgelaying techniques.

New chapel at Bournemouth hospital dedicated and blessed by two bishops

Royal Bournemouth Hospital opens new chapel, blessed by local bishops, offering spiritual care and support for patients, staff and visitors of all faiths.

Enchanting new exhibition comes to Bournemouth art gallery and museum this month

Discover Flower Fairies: Enchantment by the Sea at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery from March 28 to October 4. Celebrate magical art and Dorset landscapes.

Popular comedian coming to local Dorset venue for new tour this September

Comedian Rhys James brings his Chop Logic tour to The Mowlem, Swanage on 24 September 2026. Tickets £21, on sale 13 March. Mock the Week star live.

Popular Dorset country park set to swap zip wires for an exciting 'egg-venture'

Go Ape launches limited-time Easter Egg-venture at Moors Valley and 27 UK sites. Enjoy family high ropes, clue hunts, and spring outdoor activities this Easter.

Historic Dorset hotel's function suite reopens following significant investment

The Crown Hotel in Blandford Forum unveils its refurbished Sealy Suite after a £125,000 investment, hosting a Spring Wedding Fair on 29 March 2026.

Woman sleeping rough with two dogs turns life around after help from BCP Council

Formerly homeless Kim secures a permanent home in Bournemouth with her dogs, thanks to BCP Council and StreetVet support for rough sleepers with pets.

Wimborne concert a 'huge success' with more than 200 attending

Armonico Consort and Wimborne Minster Choir performed with local schools at Wimborne Minster, delighting 200 attendees with choral music and movement.

Formula 1

Russell sets the pace during FP1 in China

George Russell has topped the timesheets during the first and only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, the Mercedes driver setting the pace from team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren’s Lando Norris.

AS IT HAPPENED: First practice in China

Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Chinese Grand Prix betting tips for new F1 markets

There are plenty of different betting markets to enjoy during the Chinese Grand Prix.

Chinese Grand Prix Sprint betting odds analysed

We’ve looked at the best bets on the market after Mercedes record a 1-2 finish in Sprint Qualifying.

Just how good are Mercedes in China?

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into the data from Sprint Qualifying after George Russell sealed an impressive pole.

'Confident' Gasly reflects on China Sprint Qualifying

Pierre Gasly has reflected on an impressive Sprint Qualifying performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Alpine driver set to start Saturday's Sprint from seventh on the grid.

Bearman admits surprise after strong China Sprint Qualifying

Ollie Bearman admits he 'was not expecting to be in the fight' for points in Saturday's Sprint after an impressive Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Haas driver set to start from ninth.

What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in China

The drivers and teams report back on Sprint Qualifying from the Shanghai International Circuit for the F1 Sprint 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

Verstappen rues ‘disaster’ day of China Sprint Qualifying

Max Verstappen labelled Friday at the Chinese Grand Prix as a “disaster pace-wise”, with the Red Bull driver suggesting that he does not yet know what the team will do to address the issues for the rest of the weekend after ending Sprint Qualifying in P8.

Norris targets 'opportunity' in China Sprint to beat Russell

Lando Norris believes the start of Saturday's Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix is 'an opportunity for sure' to try and beat the Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

Mixed emotions for Ferrari drivers in China Sprint Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were left with differing views after Sprint Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit – the former feeling “really pleased” and the latter left to rue issues on his final timed lap.

Ride onboard as Russell takes Chinese GP Sprint pole

George Russell secured pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Russell reflects on ‘joy to drive’ Sprint pole in China

George Russell labelled his pole-claiming performance in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix as a “joy to drive”, with the Briton confident that Mercedes have “found some improvements” in terms of their race starts.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Warzone is testing Casual mode bots in Black Ops Royale, and oh boy, everyone's pissed — "The Warzone scene is cooked"

The Call of Duty: Warzone developers have announced they're testing Casual mode-style bots in the new Black Ops Royale mode next week, and fans are angry.

Ex-Overwatch director says Blizzard threatened to lay off 1,000 devs if the game didn't make enough money, and blame him for it — "the biggest 'F*** you' moment I had in my career"

Years after his departure from Blizzard, former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has revealed why he left the studio, citing layoff threats over revenue.

How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible — unlock the new weapon in flash

The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

Prepare for Forza Horizon 6 with this Xbox/PC racing wheel and pedal bundle — it has great controls and feedback with a sweet 39% discount

Turtle Beach's VelocityOne KD3 Race Wheel & Pedal System is a top-notch mid-range racing wheel for players looking to play games on Xbox and PC with greater control and immersion, and it's now on sale for a 39% discount.

I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this

AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

How to complete the New Orders Operator Order and unlock the Bogey Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale

Black Ops Royale has a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete New Orders and unlock the Bogey Camo.

4 new Microsoft Teams features coming next month, including AI you'll actually use and a must-have feature for saving time

Windows 11 March 2026 update adds native Sysmon, WebP wallpapers, Taskbar speed test, Quick Machine Recovery for Pro, and more.

Xbox just wiped out most of the excuses game developers use to skip the platform

Microsoft has significantly streamlined Xbox development, cutting onboarding time to about 30 minutes and introducing Foundation Mode, which gives developers free access to PlayFab cross platform backend services when shipping games on Xbox.

How to complete the Memories Operator Order and unlock the Landfall Operator skin in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale

One of the nine Operator Orders in Black Ops Royale is Memories, rewarding an Operator skin for Mason. Here's how to complete it and unlock the reward.

Square Enix shadowdrops Bravely Default onto Xbox and PC — I'm so happy to see this classic JRPG finally escape Nintendo's prison for other platforms

Out of nowhere, Square Enix has announced that it's releasing another classic JRPG from its backlog onto Xbox and PC, the turn-based throwback to early Final Fantasy games called Bravely Default.

Microsoft confirms Project Helix with a custom AMD chip built for next‑gen Xbox, plus new FSR Diamond tech that promises sharper, cleaner visuals for everyone

Microsoft has revealed the first hardware details for Project Helix, the next generation Xbox console. The system will use a custom AMD system on chip and feature new technologies such as FSR Diamond, DirectStorage, and improved ray tracing performance.

Yes, you can run Windows apps on the MacBook Neo — but Parallels Desktop warns of 8GB memory constraints

Apple’s MacBook Neo can technically run Parallels, but the reality of Windows performance on Neo may disappoint.

This stellar Xbox controller with 1,000Hz polling on PC drops below $40, making it an affordable and accurate wired alternative

Walmart is offering a 33% discount on the GameSir G7 SE Wired Xbox controller, taking its already budget-friendly price to a near bargain-bin price that's way cheaper than the official Xbox controller.

A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance for your handheld games — "Automatic Super Resolution" preview starts soon

Xbox has confirmed that Automatic Super Resolution will arrive on Xbox Ally X in a preview this April. The AI powered feature uses the device’s NPU to upscale games and improve performance.

Still running Firefox on Windows 7? Mozilla has your back (for now) but admits it's risky without "official support from Microsoft"

Firefox just extended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by six months, giving systems that refuse to die more time to get updates.

Microsoft's AI wants to be your medical middleman, but is a "Secure by Design" promise really enough for Copilot?

Microsoft’s Copilot Health isn't a doctor, but it wants to manage your data from 50,000 hospitals. Can we trust the company's new "Secure by Design" mandate?

Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

How to complete the Lost Tags Operator Order and unlock the Spotted Camo in Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale

Call of Duty: Warzone has finally dropped Black Ops Royale and a bunch of new Operator Order challenges with exclusive rewards. Here's how to complete the Lost Tags and unlock the Spotted Camo.

Laffgaff

What was the name of the peace treaty that ended World War I?

The Treaty of Versailles.

Soda Museum

I took a tour of the soda museum. It ended with a pop quiz.

Itsfoss

Good News! Google Chrome on Linux is Getting the Much Awaited Upgrade

Raspberry Pi users might be even happier.

FOSS Weekly #26.11: SUSE for Sale, Firefox Redesign, New-ish Terminal, i3 Customization and More

"For sale" sign has been raised for SUSE Linux.

Looks Like SUSE Linux is Up For Sale (Again)!

And this time it is valued for $6 billion

Foot: The Wayland Terminal Most Linux Users Don’t Know About

Foot is a minimal Wayland-native terminal emulator for Linux that focuses on speed and simplicity. A hidden gem worth exploring.

New Steam Release Fixes Proton Games Wrongly Flagged as Unplayable

Also includes opt-in frame rate telemetry, hardware-tagged reviews, and several quality-of-life improvements.

MidnightBSD Bans Users in Brazil and California, Warns More Regions Could Follow

Colorado, Illinois, and New York could join the list if their proposed age verification bills pass.

How Linux and BSD Distros Are Responding to the New Age Verification Laws

Age verification laws could change how operating systems work. See how major Linux and BSD distributions are reacting to the new regulations.

FRANK OS Turns a Microcontroller Into a Tiny Retro Desktop PC

Based on FreeRTOS, this operating system has a start menu, file manager, and a terminal.

Firefox Is Getting a Major Redesign After 5 Years

Leaked mockups show "Nova," Firefox's big UI revamp that looks way different from what we have now.