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1 week ago
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
Lawrence Bishnoi, who is in prison in India, is accused of orchestrating assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023US and Canadian authorities say they have “dismantled” the leadership of a notorious Indian criminal group, charging dozens of operatives who have “inflicted pain and cruelty on people, victims around the globe”, including a high-profile murder in Canada that strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India.At a press conference on Tuesday, members of the FBI and Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said as part of Operation Hard Ball – a multiyear federal investigation into murder-for-hire plots, shootings, extortion and drug trafficking – they had charged 37 people, some of whom were already in custody. Authorities are still searching for seven fugitives in the US, two in India and one in Europe. Continue reading...
The Guardian
1 week ago
Pakistan locates wreckage of Boeing 737 cargo plane that went missing off coast
Early flight data shows K2 Airways plane crashed into sea with five crew on board south-west of KarachiPakistan has located the wreckage of a Boeing cargo plane, the country’s airports authority said, adding that rescuers were searching for the five crew members on board when the aircraft went missing.The plane was approaching Karachi from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates when radar showed it “rapidly descending” on Tuesday evening after reporting a “navigational system issue”, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). Continue reading...
The Guardian
1 week ago
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The impact screen time is having on younger children.
Bbc.co.uk
1 week ago
EU rejects suspending biometric border controls despite 20 ‘difficult spots’
Officials admit new post-Brexit EES system is ‘not perfect’, as airports and airlines voice fears over delaysThe EU has rejected calls by airports and airlines to suspend the implementation of new fingerprinting and facial recognition border controls even though it admits there are “20 difficult spots” with queue chaos.With only a week to go before the peak summer holiday season starts, EU officials said the new entry/exit system (EES) was “not perfect” but it would tell travel industry representatives that a full suspension was “not needed” and “not possible”. Continue reading...
The Guardian
1 week ago
The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.
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Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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1 week ago
Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones review: great sound meets exceptional battery life
Premium Bluetooth noise-cancelling cans combine comfort with extensive connectivity and a user-replaceable batterySennheiser’s latest Momentum Bluetooth headphones build on the German audio specialist’s renowned sound quality with improved noise cancelling, exceptional comfort and a user-replaceable battery to keep pace with rivals.The Momentum 5s cost £330 (€400/$400/A$749) and directly replace their three-year-old predecessors, facing strong competition from Bose, Sony and Sonos. Continue reading...
The Guardian
1 week ago
In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
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1 week ago
Brexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees
‘Home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for British loansBritish teenagers living in the EU could be priced out of UK universities in two years’ time as a Brexit rule change means they face the double whammy of paying costlier international fees, while losing access to student finance.British passport holders living in the EU still qualify for “home fee” status at UK universities. But this will no longer be the case when the grace period ends in 2028, meaning the first wave to be affected are starting their A-levels, or equivalent, this autumn. Continue reading...
The Guardian
1 week ago
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Adrienne Murray meets the team using technology to preserve a historic warship in Sweden.
Bbc.co.uk
1 week ago
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
Bbc.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
Bbc.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
Bbc.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Tech Life
We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women.
Bbc.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings
Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearablesOura’s new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size and weight to bring them right into line with standard wedding bands and other jewellery. It is finally a smart ring you can genuinely forget you’re wearing.The Ring 5 is a straight replacement for the popular Ring 4 and costs from £399 (€399/$399/$A649), though it requires a £5.99 (€5.99/$5.99/A$9.99) a month subscription to access anything but basic daily metrics. An Oura is not a cheap proposition. Continue reading...
The Guardian
2 weeks ago
Ring Video Doorbell Pro review: night and day better with new 4K camera
Camera, wifi and design updates bring welcome upgrades to Ring’s top model in wired or battery flavourRing’s recent revamp of its popular video doorbells with a more modern design is led by the top-of-the-line Video Doorbell Pro 3, which gains much-needed upgrades with a 4K camera and better wifi plus new interesting AI features.The new doorbells are sleeker but keep the unmistakable two-tone Ring colour scheme, button, logo and ringtone. Battery models start at £80 or equivalent, with the top model costing £219.99 (€249.99/$249.99/A$329.99) with either a battery or wired, which is roughly in line with the competition. Continue reading...
The Guardian
2 weeks ago
When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
Bbc.co.uk
2 weeks ago
How to be a good tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and what is being done to change this.
Bbc.co.uk
3 weeks ago
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
Bbc.co.uk
3 weeks ago
Tech Life
We're at one of Europe's biggest tech events.
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3 weeks ago
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
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3 weeks ago
The people and places that shaped a two-time Wimbledon champion
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
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3 weeks ago
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
Bbc.co.uk
3 weeks ago
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