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Ocarina of Time remake shows traditional Zelda still has life
- The remake gives Ocarina of Time a striking visual update.
- Its linear, dungeon-focused adventure remains intact.
- The review sees room for traditional Zelda alongside open-world games.
New coverage highlights how the Switch 2 remake’s visual redesign helps distinguish Ocarina of Time from recent Zelda games, while preserving its more linear adventure. The review says the remake shows that the traditional Zelda formula still works alongside the open-ended approach popularised by Breath of the Wild.…
Fans queue overnight for new Harry Potter shop on Oxford Street
- Fans queued overnight for the Oxford Street opening.
- The store spans more than 21,000 square feet.
- It is Britain’s second official Harry Potter shop.
Hundreds of Harry Potter fans queued overnight on Oxford Street for the opening of the UK’s largest themed Harry Potter shop, with actor Warwick Davis among the guests. The two-floor flagship gives fans a new official destination to explore themed settings and buy merchandise, as Warner Bros seeks…
▶Democrats win key races as crook drags M&S worker in Nottinghamshire
Roy Cooper has taken North Carolina’s Senate seat, while Debbie Wasserman Schultz was re-elected in Florida. More than 200 volunteers made 6,500 crocheted poppies for Remembrance Day, and Scottish filmmaker Louis Paxton joins the 2026 BAFTA Breakthrough list.
Dapo Akande elected to international court after Chagos case role
- Dapo Akande elected to the International Court of Justice.
- He previously challenged the UK’s position on the Chagos Islands.
- He says he will decide cases independently and impartially.
Professor Dapo Akande has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice, becoming the first UK judge on the UN court in almost a decade. Andy Burnham praised the result as a sign of Britain’s renewed role in international affairs, while Akande’s appointment has drawn…
Louise Haigh to face Alex Burghart at deputy prime minister’s questions
- Louise Haigh faces Alex Burghart at deputy PMQs.
- Miliband backs talks on a possible slavery apology.
- The government rules out reparations.
Louise Haigh is due to face Conservative MP Alex Burghart at deputy prime minister’s questions, while Andy Burnham is attending the Commonwealth summit in Antigua. The day’s Westminster attention is also being drawn to the US midterm elections, though their implications for British politics remain uncertain. Foreign Secretary…
Campaigners urge UK ministers to cap public fireworks at 90 decibels
- Campaigners want public fireworks capped at 90 decibels.
- The government has proposed a 110-decibel limit.
- Wildlife experts warn of distress, displacement and collisions.
The Center for Wild Animal Welfare is urging ministers to cap the noise of fireworks sold to the public at 90 decibels, arguing that the government’s proposed 110-decibel limit would not adequately protect wildlife. Campaigners say quieter fireworks would reduce the area affected and help prevent distress, displacement…
Bristol schools’ data breach exposes more than 320,000 files on dark web
- More than 320,000 files from 39 Bristol schools were published online.
- The council is still assessing what personal data was exposed.
- Families are advised to watch for suspicious messages and activity.
Hackers stole more than 320,000 files from a Bristol schools’ platform and published them on the dark web, raising concerns about the exposure of children’s and staff members’ personal information. Bristol City Council is investigating the leak and has urged families to be alert to suspicious messages and…
▶ANC faces test as South Africans vote, while AI reshapes graduate jobs
South Africa’s local elections could further weaken the ANC as US midterms pass mostly smoothly. Some employers are creating graduate roles managing AI agents even as the technology cuts other entry-level jobs; fourteen workers were hospitalised after suspected gas exposure at an Australian power station.
Democrats take control of both chambers after midterm wins
- Democrats won control of the House and Senate.
- They secured 54 Senate seats and 225 House seats.
- Several historic Senate and governor victories marked the results.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, giving them power to scrutinise Donald Trump’s administration and shape legislation for the remaining two years of his term. The results also included victories in several state governor races and in districts Republicans had redrawn to…
Apple Music adds a feature for recording karaoke videos
- Apple Music is adding a karaoke video feature called Selfie Sing.
- It records users singing with scrolling lyrics and optional vocal effects.
- Selfie Sing is in the iOS 27.3 beta and has a dedicated playlist.
Apple is adding Selfie Sing to Apple Music, letting users record themselves singing along to songs with lyrics scrolling on screen. The feature builds on Apple Music’s Sing karaoke function and offers a way to make and share karaoke videos without switching to another app. Selfie Sing is…
Labour pauses 2027 renewables auction for value-for-money review
- Labour will review renewable power contracts before the planned 2027 auction.
- The scheme can subsidise generators when electricity prices fall below agreed rates.
- Investors warn uncertainty may threaten future clean-power investment.
Labour has paused the planned 2027 auction round for contracts that support new wind and solar projects, pending a review of whether the scheme delivers value for consumers. The move reflects growing concern about energy costs, while raising questions about the certainty of future investment in clean power.…
Emma Reynolds clarifies small business owners are working people after criticism
- Emma Reynolds said small business owners are working people.
- Her earlier comments prompted criticism after a broadcast interview.
- The exchange concerned tax rises and rising costs for employers.
Treasury minister Emma Reynolds clarified that small business owners are working people after criticism of her comments in a weekend interview. The row followed questions about tax rises affecting landlords and savers, and renewed scrutiny of the Government’s treatment of employers facing higher costs. On GB News, Reynolds…
Armed men torture game farm couple and steal seven guns in South Africa
- Three men tortured a couple during a farm raid.
- The attackers stole seven licensed firearms and other valuables.
- No arrests have been reported.
Three armed men raided Les and Natasha Brett’s game farm in Broederstroom, South Africa, and tortured the couple for hours while demanding access to their safe. The attack has heightened concern about a series of farm raids in the area, though police are investigating this incident as a…
Climate adaptation funding falls short as developing nations face rising costs
- Adaptation funding for developing countries has stalled.
- They may need $305bn annually by 2035.
- The 2035 pledge would cover at most 29% of needs.
Funding to help developing countries adapt to climate change has stalled or fallen since 2022, even as extreme weather risks grow. A UN report says wealthy nations’ support is far below what is needed, leaving countries that contributed least to global heating with fewer resources to protect people…
AI-generated cat images fuel scams targeting desperate owners
- AI images are being used to fake sightings of missing cats.
- Scammers demand gift cards or large transfers from worried owners.
- Some owners have received threats against their pets.
Scammers are using AI-generated images of missing cats to deceive distressed owners into paying for information or return of their pets. The fraud exploits the urgency and hope owners feel, and some scammers have threatened to harm the animals if their demands are not met. The article describes…
Ocarina of Time remake enriches Hyrule while preserving its legacy
- Ocarina of Time returns with rebuilt high-resolution graphics.
- Its story and core gameplay remain largely unchanged.
- New effects deepen the atmosphere of familiar locations.
Nintendo has rebuilt *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* for 2026, refreshing its graphics while preserving the original’s story and core gameplay. The review finds that the update keeps the game’s distinctive atmosphere and legacy intact, while making Hyrule look and feel richer. The remake replaces the…
Enlightenment 0.28 adds PipeWire and NetworkManager support
- Enlightenment 0.28 arrives nearly two years after its predecessor.
- It adds PipeWire, NetworkManager and preliminary NetBSD support.
- Trinity 14.1.7 updates the KDE 3.5-based desktop.
Enlightenment 0.28 has been released, nearly two years after its previous version, adding a substantial set of changes to the long-running Linux window manager. It matters to users who want a flexible, customisable desktop: Enlightenment remains an X11 window manager but can also serve as a Wayland compositor,…
London exhibition explores how the Dreyfus affair fuelled mass antisemitism
- A London exhibition revisits the Dreyfus affair and antisemitism.
- Around 40 historical items show how the press fuelled the dispute.
- Curators draw parallels with anti-Jewish hatred today.
A new exhibition at the Wiener Holocaust Library in London examines how the Dreyfus affair turned antisemitism into a mass public controversy. Curators say the 1890s press coverage has echoes of how anti-Jewish hatred spreads today, while showing how a wrongful conviction could be used to question a…
Zelensky honours Melania Trump for humanitarian work and evacuation support
- Zelensky awarded Melania Trump Ukraine’s Order of Princess Olga.
- Nearly 800 people were evacuated from Oleshky during a six-day ceasefire.
- Ukraine said Russian forces used the pause to improve their positions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded US First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, first class, for her humanitarian work, including support for Ukrainian children. Ukrainian officials credited her with helping organise a six-day ceasefire that enabled civilians to leave Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in southern…
Devon girl, nine, opposes proposed £13bn data centre on 850 acres
- A nine-year-old is helping lead opposition to a huge Devon data centre.
- Xlinks’ £13 billion proposal could cover 850 acres.
- More than 37,700 people have signed a petition against it.
Nine-year-old Demelza May is campaigning against Xlinks’ proposed £13 billion data centre near Great Torrington in Devon, fearing it would damage the countryside, wildlife and local water supplies. Her opposition has become part of a wider local campaign over a development that could transform the area and support…