The News - Sunday, 28 July 2024

BBC News

Video shows lead-up to police airport kick incident

A police constable was suspended after a shorter clip of the altercation circulated online.

Robert Downey Jr to return to Marvel as Doctor Doom

The actor is due to appear in his new role in 2026, seven years after his last Marvel appearance.

Attempted murder arrest after dog walker attack

A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after being found unconscious on Wednesday.

Kit Harington defends play's 'black out' nights

Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences.

Woman dies in Channel crossing attempt

A woman has died after being found "unconscious" on a "heavily loaded" vessel and taken to hospital.

'I was wrongly told to pay back £13,000 in benefits'

The government has overpaid some benefits and clawed them back, leaving claimants under pressure.

Laura Whitmore alleges 'inappropriate behaviour' on Strictly

The television presenter says she wants to set the record straight.

France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people

A small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.

Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap.

South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea at Olympics

South Korea said it would request a meeting with International Olympic Committee Chairman Thomas Bach.

Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting.

Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.

Tale of two nations: Meeting families with very different lives under two-child benefit cap

As MPs voted on ending the cap, three-child families in England and Scotland are leading different lives.

Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

Something in the water? Why we love shark films

From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films.

Tricked into conversion therapy in Russia for being trans

Trans people from Russia say years of pressure coupled with new laws are making them leave the country.

We don't know how many people are having babies - a headache for schools

Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.

Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?

Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards

As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.

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Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a key political battleground for Republicans

Priti Patel vows to unite Tories in leadership bid

Dame Priti is the first woman to enter the race, with Kemi Badenoch expected to announce her bid on Monday.

Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

Mum gives birth after cancer coma during pregnancy

Beth Paterson spent nine weeks unconscious while hospital staff gave her chemotherapy.

Princess Leia's Star Wars bikini fetches $175,000

The Star Wars costume is one of the most famous in film history.

Why chaotic antiheroes like Deadpool are winning over superhero fans

What is it about these characters of mayhem that connect with some people more than superheroes do?

Woman travels UK by bus pass for refugee reunions

Anne Murray supports migrants in the UK and is travelling by bus to visit those she has helped.

Man stabbed to death and two hurt in park fight

Police were called to Plashet Park in East Ham on Saturday evening over reports of an altercation.

Fans arriving in droves in Dublin ahead of GAA final

Tens of thousands of GAA fans are in Dublin for the clash between Armagh and Galway.

ScotRail travel misery over double disruption to Sunday trains

ScotRail is already running a reduced timetable after a pay dispute with drivers.

We must listen after turmoil, says Labour minister

The man set to be the Welsh government's deputy leader says it now has to "get on with the day job".

Baby bat returns to Highlands after hiding in holiday suitcase

The bat was discovered after a family returned from their holiday in Lochailort in the Highlands.

'There was a siren, but no-one had time to react'

The BBC's Paul Adams visits the site where 12 people, mostly children, were killed in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Labour accuse Tories of 'cover up' over public services

Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the public finances inherited by Labour are "catastrophic".

Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

Baby bat returns to Highlands after hiding in holiday suitcase

The bat was discovered after a couple returned from their holiday in Lochailort in the Highlands.

Fans and stars descend on Comic Con 2024

Film stars and fans in extravagant costumes have descended on San Diego for the event.

'You can still have fun at a festival while sober'

As Latitude Festival holds Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for the first time, we speak to sober ravers.

Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour

It is the seventh largest fire ever recorded in the state, and is only 10% contained.

'I was wrongly told to pay back £13,000 in benefits'

The government has overpaid some benefits and clawed them back, leaving claimants under pressure.

France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

In pictures: Cambridge Folk Festival

Big names, such as Robert Plant, and new arrivals perform at the world-renowned folk festival.

Tricked into conversion therapy in Russia for being trans

Trans people from Russia say years of pressure coupled with new laws are making them leave the country.

Laura Whitmore alleges 'inappropriate behaviour' on Strictly

The television presenter says she wants to set the record straight.

Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies

The actress joined the long running in Australian soap in 1999 as Lynn Scully.

Light aircraft involved in 'serious incident'

Officers are called to a rural location near Selby after reports of a "serious incident" involving a light aircraft.

Two dead after light aircraft crash in Yorkshire

Officers confirmed the men were believed to be the pilot and passenger of the light aircraft.

Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighting

Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.

Siren gave children seconds to respond - but they had no chance

In the Golan Heights town where a rocket killed 12, mostly children, sirens were not enough to save their lives.

Bournemouth Echo

KFC: Franchisee falls into administration owing £38m

SEVERAL KFC restaurants in Dorset have been sold to a London-based firm after their previous owners went into administration, owing more than £38m.

NHS Dorset issues advice ahead of yellow heat health alert

NHS Dorset has issued its advice ahead of a yellow heat health alert that will be in place this week, as temperatures could hit 30 degrees centigrade.

Dorset Police rural crime team recover stolen goat kids

A pair of goat kids were recovered after being stolen in a late-night theft.

BCP traffic: 40 road closures happening over the next week

THE following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies the week beginning Monday, July 29:

Tops Day Nursery 'disappointed' after recent Ofsted report

A NURSERY is “deeply disappointed” after Ofsted raised safeguarding concerns in a recent report.

Dorset Police rural crime team recover stolen tractor

A stolen tractor was recovered in Dorset.

Trader of the Week: Fairground gift shop in Wimborne

A gift shop selling fairly traded products ‘supporting people and the environment’ in Wimborne.

New Forest cricket club inspected by hygiene officials

A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.  

Morebus give away huge sum to hospital's charity

MOREBUS is turbo-charging its support for University Hospitals Dorset’s charity by gifting £50,000.

Christchurch fish and chip shop closes after 25 years

A FISH and chip shop owner has battered for the last time after first joining the restaurant aged 13.

In The Dock: appearances at Poole Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Pennyfarthing Homes to open new SANG in Alderholt

A new greenspace is set to open.

Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition to take place

A model railway show is set to steam into a village once again.

Fordingbridge Choral Society seek new members

CHOIR singers are being encouraged to join local group ahead of its concert.

Swanage: Administrators sell off construction firm's assets

ADMINISTRATORS are making progress on selling a business's assets after its chief executive fell ill.

Dorset Chippy among five businesses that closed in July

A Dorset chippy is among five businesses that closed down in July.

Bournemouth couple jailed after Simon Shotton murder

THE man who murdered and dismembered 49-year-old Simon Shotton has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 19 years.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's Proms weekend is an extravaganza

The musicians of the world-beating Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are nothing if not versatile.

Canford Heath: Manhunt ends after woman is assaulted

A MAN has been arrested following a search for somebody who assaulted a woman.

Ferndown car park could close next week for maintenance work

A CAR park could close next week while essential repairs are carried out.

Pub of the Week: The White Buck in the New Forest

A PREMIUM country pub with a ‘beautiful’ garden is Pub of the Week.

Camp Bestival 2024 gets off to a roaring start in the sun

Festivalgoers dressed head to toe in vibrant outfits flocked through the gates of Lulworth in anticipation of the weekend ahead.

Moped and motorcycle recovered in Christchurch

A moped and motorcycle that were stolen were recovered.

Warning over fake QR codes on car park signs in Poole

POLICE in Poole have reiterated warnings over fake QR codes placed in car parks to trick customers into entering bank details on a scam website.

Holt Heath Dorset 4 mile walk taking in Bronze Age landmark

Owned by the National Trust and managed together with Natural England, Holt Heath covers just under two square miles.

Letter complaining about horse dung on Weymouth Beach

I HAVE just spent a week in Weymouth with my two small children and have found everyone very friendly. However I will not return. The reason is horses...

Most Dorset residents aged 30 to 34 injured in crashes

DRIVERS aged between 30 to 34 are most likely to have injuries in a crash, Dorset Police’s data shows.

Bath Rugby wallet handed into police in Bournemouth town centre

A wallet containing cash and documents was handed into police in the town centre.

Kinson: From rural farming village to Bournemouth suburb

Kinson was part of the larger parish of Canford Magna during the Saxon and Medieval Times.

Plans lodged for The Lord Nelson on Poole Quay

Plans have been lodged that will allow a historic pub that will help ‘refresh and improve’ the watering hole.

Brazilian restaurant in Bournemouth applies to sell alcohol

A BRAZILIAN restaurant in Bournemouth has applied to sell alcohol.

BCP Council votes unanimously on children's hospice motion

A motion calling for more funding for children’s hospice care and to guarantee funding includes the last six weeks of palliative care was passed unanimously at a meeting of full council.

Former Royal Marine shortlisted for prestigious award

A FORMER Royal Marine who created a transformational animal sanctuary after losing his military dog has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

New Milton youth hub years in the making finally opens

A YOUTH hub that has been years in the making has finally been opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Funeral directors fundraise in memory of former chairman

A FAMILY funeral directors have raised over £1000 for charity in memory of its former chairman, Peter Douch.

Fire service respond to incident in Alder Crescent, Poole

The fire service has shut a road in Poole to deal with an incident.

Detective speaks on Boscombe 'body parts' murder probe

There were concerns that the decapitated head of murder victim Simon Shotton would never be found, a detective has revealed.

Pair jailed following murder of Simon Shotton in Boscombe

Benjamin Atkins got 19 years while Debbie Pereira got four years.

Boscombe pair sentenced in 'body parts murder'

Benjamin Atkins and Debbie Pereira are due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court today.

Odeon: Cinema fight breaks out during Deadpool screening

A fight that broke out at a Deadpool cinema screening at the Odeon left two men injured.

Thugs target Bournemouth food charity with attacks on vans

Thugs who have been targeting a Bournemouth food charity have potentially prevented 150 families from eating for a week.

Jet2: Free seats being given away on flights next summer

Free seats are being given away on all Jet2 flights from Bournemouth Airport next summer.

A31 partially blocked after reported crash by Canford Magna

The A31 is partially blocked after reports of a crash. The incident is understood to be between Merley Roundabout and Canford Bottom Roundabout. Emergency service have been contacted for more details.

Bournemouth weather: Heat health alert issued for Dorset

A heat health alert has been issued for the whole of Dorset next week.

Electricity pylon catches fire at Swanage campsite

AN ELECTRICITY pylon caught alight at a Swanage campsite, with firefighters and the electricity board called.

Mounds of dog poo discarded in public places, data shows

Between 2022 and 2024, there were 791 complaints of dog poo across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch in public areas.

Swanage Carnival: Road closures across town for event

The south coast’s premier carnival is set to return this weekend – with a range of road closures and diversions in place across the week.

'Only students want to live in Bournemouth town centre'

Letter: 'Wake up BCP and smell the stench of weed!'

Dorset loses position as seventh safest county for crime

DORSET has dropped down the league table for the safest counties, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.

Coroner appeal to find next of kin for Paul May from Bournemouth

A public appeal to find the next of kin of a man in his 60s who died in Bournemouth has been launched by the coroner for Dorset.

Thousands flock to sunny festival filled with entertainment

The Amy Winehouse band entertained the crowd with songs including ‘Back to Black’ and popular hit, ‘Rehab’.

Swanage Carnival returns to town for 2024

Thousands turned out in the shining sun as colours filled the streets of Swanage at its annual carnival.

Dom Whiting's Drum and Bass on the Bike returns to Bournemouth

The booming bassline of drum and bass echoed around Bournemouth as Dom Whiting brought his Drum and Bass on the Bike back to the town.

Government

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill [HL]

A Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards, to be assisted to end their own life; and for connected purposes.

Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the making available of information about support available for infants, parents and carers of infants, and prospective parents and carers, including reporting requirements relating to such support; and for connected purposes.

Holocaust Memorial Bill

A Bill to make provision for expenditure by the Secretary of State and the removal of restrictions in respect of certain land for or in connection with the construction of a Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.

High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill

A Bill to make provision for a railway between a junction with Phase 2a of High Speed 2 south of Crewe in Cheshire and Manchester Piccadilly Station; for a railway between Hoo Green in Cheshire and a junction with the West Coast Main Line at Bamfurlong, south of Wigan; and for connected purposes.

Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about recapitalisation costs in relation to the special resolution regime under the Banking Act 2009.

Budget Responsibility Bill

A Bill to impose duties on the Treasury and the Office for Budget Responsibility in respect of the announcement of fiscally significant measures.

Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

A Bill to make provision for passenger railway services to be provided by public sector companies instead of by means of franchises.

Crown Estate Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Crown Estate Act 1961.

Arbitration Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Arbitration Act 1996.

Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill

A Bill to authorise the use of resources for the year ending with 31 March 2025; to authorise both the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund and the application of income for that year; and to appropriate the supply authorised for that year by this Act and by the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2024.

Great British Energy Bill

A Bill to make provision about Great British Energy.

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about the status of, and privileges and immunities in connection with, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the International Committee of the Red Cross; and for connected purposes.

Formula 1

Russell takes incredible victory in Belgium on aging tyres after thrilling late-race chase from Hamilton

George Russell has taken a stunning victory in the Belgian Grand Prix after a bold strategy call and a thrilling chase from Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in the latter stages of the race.

RACE START: Watch the getaway at Spa as Leclerc keeps the lead, Hamilton jumps Perez and Norris drops back

Charles Leclerc maintained his pole position advantage as the lights went out to start Sunday afternoon’s Belgian Grand Prix, leading the way from Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from the Belgian GP as one-stopping Russell beats team mate Hamilton

Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix 2024.

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where at Spa as Zhou, Tsunoda and Verstappen all take penalties

Belgium sees Charles Leclerc start from P1 on the grid for the first time since his home race in Monaco back in May. And joining the Ferrari on the front row is another face we’ve not seen there for a while – Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.

F2: Hadjar extends title advantage with fourth win of 2024

Isack Hadjar earned his fourth race victory of the 2024 Formula 2 campaign in convincing fashion, winning from third on the grid and overtaking both of his closest rivals for the Championship along the way.

TREMAYNE: ‘I really cried today’ – The day Schumacher soared at Spa and sealed the first of his 91 F1 wins

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne remembers the day Michael Schumacher set himself on his record-smashing road at Spa-Francorchamps by becoming the first German driver since Jochen Mass back in 1975 to win a Grand Prix...

PIRELLI STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the pit stop and tyre options for the drivers in the Belgian Grand Prix?

Matt Youson takes a look at the different tactical options that are available to the teams on race day at Spa, with technical help from F1's official tyre suppliers Pirelli...

Leclerc vs Perez, and Verstappen’s charge from P11 – What To Watch For in the Belgian Grand Prix

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at Spa...

What the teams said – Qualifying in Belgium

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and qualifying at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps.

F2: O’Sullivan wins shortened Spa Sprint Race

After a rain delay, Zak O’Sullivan was the victor in the Spa-Francorchamps Sprint Race for ART Grand Prix. The Briton converted from Pole Position into Turn 1 and built up an early lead over MP Motorsport’s Dennis Hauger.

Hamilton encouraged by Spa qualifying display as Mercedes driver emerges with ‘best we could get’

Lewis Hamilton expressed his satisfaction after posting the fourth-fastest time during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, describing it as “the best we could get” from the rain-hit session.

Norris ‘expected worse’ in Spa qualifying after day of ‘not clicking’

Qualifying day brought mixed feelings for McLaren in Belgium, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri claiming P5 and P6 – which will become P4 and P5 after Max Verstappen’s 10-place grid drop – despite showing strong pace on Friday.

RACE PREDICTOR: Who do you back for a podium finish at the Belgian Grand Prix?

Who gets your vote for a podium finish at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix?

FIA post-qualifying press conference – Belgium

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 3. Sergio Perez (Red Bull)

Leclerc ‘definitely did not expect’ Spa qualifying result after going second quickest and inheriting P1

Charles Leclerc was in high spirits after qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver pulling a lap out of the bag to initially claim second on the grid – which becomes pole position due to Max Verstappen’s engine penalty.

Verstappen expecting ‘tough battle’ from P11 in Belgium while Perez targets victory

Max Verstappen is anticipating a “tough battle” ahead in the Belgian Grand Prix, despite the Dutchman going fastest in qualifying by half a second before being dropped down to P11 owing to an engine penalty.

WATCH: Ride onboard for Verstappen's fastest lap from qualifying in Spa

Max Verstappen was the fastest man in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying but, owing to his 10-place grid penalty for the race, he will start from P11, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc inherits pole.

FACTS AND STATS: Perez bags first front row start since China after scraping into Q3 by 0.003s

Saturday was as wet as predicted in Spa, with the rain falling across final practice and intermittently throughout qualifying. Throughout it all emerged Max Verstappen with the fastest time, but the Dutchman won’t get to start on pole thanks to a grid penalty. That’s not the first time he’s ceded pole here to Charles Leclerc either, which is just one of a number of interesting facts and stats from Belgium…

HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the qualifying action from Spa as Verstappen goes fastest while Leclerc inherits pole

Charles Leclerc inherited pole for the Belgian Grand Prix thanks to Max Verstappen – who was fastest in qualifying – taking a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's race.

Verstappen claims P1 in Belgium qualifying ahead of grid penalty with Leclerc to start race from pole

Max Verstappen set the fastest time in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, but the Dutchman will start from P11 due to a 10-place grid penalty for making a power unit change, meaning that Charles Leclerc will inherit pole position.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix

Live coverage of Saturday's qualifying session for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

HIGHLIGHTS: Catch up on a wet FP3 in Belgium as Verstappen goes fastest and Stroll brings out red flags

Max Verstappen set the fastest time as rain limited running in the final practice hour ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, a session that was also earlier interrupted when Lance Stroll suffered a dramatic crash.

DRIVER OF THE DAY: Hamilton gets your vote after Mercedes showdown at Spa

Lewis Hamilton did everything right at Spa and yet somehow didn't win. He made a superb start from the second row, powered into the lead on Lap 3 and then rapidly closed down his Mercedes team mate - who was on a one-stop strategy to his two-stopper - in the closing stages.

Russell disqualified from Belgian Grand Prix for underweight car as Hamilton is promoted to winner

George Russell has been disqualified from the result of the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes was found to be underweight after the race, meaning that team mate Lewis Hamilton is now the winner.

HIGHLIGHTS: Catch up on the action as Russell beats Hamilton in thrilling Belgian Grand Prix

George Russell was hailed as the "tyre whisperer" by Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff as he beat team mate Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix.

FACTS AND STATS: Mercedes become record fourth constructor to take a 1-2 finish this season

As we head into the summer break, the Belgian Grand Prix proved that predicting how the rest of the 2024 season will pan out is anybody’s guess. Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and now Mercedes have all dominated races with one-two finishes and seven men have won Grands Prix.

MS Dynamics

5 steps for becoming AI-ready in field service

The era of AI came upon us quickly, and many business leaders are scrambling to determine AI strategies that provide the best way forward for their employees and customers alike. The 2024 Microsoft Work Trend Index shows that 79% of leaders agree that their company needs to adopt AI to stay competitive; however, 60% of leaders worry that their organization lacks a plan and a vision for implementing AI.

The post 5 steps for becoming AI-ready in field service appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.

Windows Central

The biggest strategic mistake of Xbox's Phil Spencer era is not talked about enough

Xbox's overall strategy has been erratic in recent years, at least on the face of it. Xbox fans are eating well overall, but Microsoft's ability to acquire new users into its console ecosystem has been middling. Perhaps passing on the biggest genre explosion in recent memory has something to do with it. We can call it the "Genshin" impact.

ASUS' new Zenbook boasts AMD's killer Ryzen AI chips but excels with far more than its overblown 50 TOPS NPU

With a shift away from the cloud and towards locally processed AI, the appeal of a higher TOPS count on an integrated NPU seems tempting, but how much performance do we need in this new Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)?

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns brings story DLC and new characters — here's when you can play it

Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns is bringing new characters like Ghostface and Noob Saibot, as well as story DLC and more.

Overwatch 2 is testing a 6v6 return, but that alone won't fix the game's biggest problem

Blizzard is officially bringing 6v6 back to Overwatch 2 for testing, but regardless of the game's format, deeper changes are needed for the tank role.

Battle literally thousands of foes on-screen in this crazy Xbox and PC prequel for one of the most popular hack-and-slash franchises

Koei Tecmo releases the story details on Dynasty Warriors: Origins, an upcoming prequel for its iconic hack-and-slash franchise, Dynasty Warriors.

The VALORANT Xbox beta is now open to all players, with exclusive benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers

After a few weeks of closed beta testing, VALORANT for Xbox is opening its doors to more players, with bonuses for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Despite bankruptcy scares, OpenAI enters the search engine fold to rival Google and Microsoft with Sam Altman indicating that "there is room to make search much better than it is today."

OpenAI debuts SearchGPT to take on Google with "fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources."

The First Descendant's next major content update is now coming even earlier, and we got our first look at the new Descendants

Nexon has revealed that Update 5, the first major content update for The First Descendant, is now coming a day early (and showed off some of the content).

The best TV for gaming just hit a new lowest and frankly insane price in this deal that has only hours left on the clock

If you're looking for the best TV for Xbox gaming, chances are you already know the LG C3 is top of the list, but its expensive. Until now!

Microsoft wants to make future CrowdStrike outages impossible, and it could mean big changes for security software

In response to the recent CrowdStirke outage, Microsoft appears to be interested in moving away from allowing security apps to have kernel access on Windows 11.

Laffgaff

The Minoan civilization was centered on which island?

Crete.

Tubes Of Glue

I got fired because I couldn't make a thousand tubes of glue an hour. I guess I couldn't handle a fast paste working environment.

The crab is the symbol of which sign of the zodiac?

Cancer.

Neuralink

I just read that Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip can be implanted with a tiny fan to help keep your head from overheating. That's mind-blowing.

Into what three superstates is the world divided in the novel ‘1984’?

Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia.

Grave Digger

What's a grave digger's favorite element? Barium.

The Korean Strait separates South Korea from what country to its east?

Japan.

Tour Bus

Sad to hear The Who's old tour bus has finally broken down for good. It won't get fuelled again.

Who wrote the novel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’?

Mark Twain.

Tribute Band

I'm starting a tribute band called "Paper." We cover rock.

Itsfoss

Linux Mint 22 Review: Subtle And Impactful Upgrade

Linux Mint 22 is here! Let's take a look at the upgrades that comes packed with it.

Booting Raspberry Pi 5 from NVMe SSD

Running a Raspberry Pi 5 from a NVMe SSD has become a lot easier these days.

FOSS Weekly #24.30: Mint 22 Features, Ultramarine Linux, CrowdStrike on Linux and More

Mint 22 is coming! Mint 22 is coming!

Effectively Use History Command in Linux

Master the history command and learn some interesting usage of the bash history feature in this tutorial.

GitHub Copilot Alternatives: Best Open Source LLMs for Coding

Looking to deploy an AI model for coding or just want an open-source GitHub Copilot replacement? We got you!

Open External Links in AppImage for Login

Having trouble logging in with AppImage application? Here's what you can do.

FOSS Weekly #24.29: Kernel 6.10 Release, LibreChat, Raspberry Pi for Kids, Learning Commands and More

I set up a Raspberry Pi for my three year old kid and it is going smooth.

How I Set Up Raspberry Pi for My 3 Year Old Kid

You are never too young to learn

LibreChat: Keep Your AI Models in One Place

An open source project that lets you interact with various AI models from one unified interface. Here's how I set it up on my Linux system.

Jargon Buster: What is an Immutable Distro?

Immutable Linux distributions. While these existed for a while, it is getting popular now. Here's what you need to know about them.

FOSS Weekly #24.28: Mastering Nano, Xfce Distros, Proton's Google Docs Rival and More

Long form videos, anyone?

Check Rockchip NPU Usage on Linux

Here's how you can monitor the NPU usage of Rockchip devices.

Best Free AI Courses to Level Up Your Skills

No matter your educational background, you can explore the best free AI courses to get started with your learning journey about Artificial Intelligence.

10 Best Linux Distributions for Xfce Desktop

Looking for the best distributions that feature Xfce desktop? We got you!

FOSS Weekly #24.27: WSL Series, Theia Editor, Deepin Linux's AI Assistant and More

A new tutorial series on WSL is available now.