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Frail pensioner, 83, stabbed nephew to death and set fire to home over £20,000 inheritance row, court hears
An 83-year-old man, Alan Wotton, stabbed his nephew Andrew Avery to death and set fire to a property in Gosport, Hampshire, following a dispute over £20,000 he believed he was owed from his late sister’s estate. Wotton, who is frail, has a heart condition and wears a hearing aid, denies murder at Portsmouth Crown Court…
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Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop with Intel’s newer Core Series 3 chips, expanded customisation options and, for the first time, a pre-built configuration running Linux instead of Windows. The update matters because it lowers the entry price and reflects Framework’s efforts to better serve its user base, given that the company says almost…
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SAP consultant job ads overshoot final offers by up to 12%, recruiter claims
A recruitment firm specialising in SAP staffing says job advertisements for SAP consultants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland typically quote salaries 10 to 12 percent higher than the offer eventually made to the successful candidate. The findings highlight a gap between advertised pay and actual outcomes in a hiring market for a widely used enterprise…
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Fortnite Override Chapter 7, season 4 update release countdown: Exact start time and date
Fortnite is preparing to launch Chapter 7, Season 4, dubbed “Override,” a gaming-themed season expected to go live on 20 August 2026. Big seasonal updates like this typically bring a refreshed island, new loot, skins and cosmetics, and this instalment is being billed as one of the most ambitious yet due to its roster of…
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Is it true what they say about your neighbourhood? England’s friendliest places are revealed as part of major study on community life
A survey of England’s 296 local authority areas has named the Isles of Scilly the friendliest place in the country, scoring 99 out of 100 based on measures of neighbourliness, civic participation and feelings of belonging. The study, part of a wider project examining community cohesion, highlights stark contrasts between rural and urban areas in…
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New ‘Reagan’ movie museum planned for president’s hometown
Young America’s Foundation (YAF) is partnering with the makers of the 2024 biopic “Reagan” to open a new museum in Dixon, Illinois, the small town where President Ronald Reagan grew up. The museum will permanently display original props and sets from the film, giving fans and visitors a chance to see film-accurate recreations tied to…
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Remember When Eric Burdon Fashioned a Funky Follow-up to The Animals With an Eclectic Band in 1970?
The article looks back at how Eric Burdon, formerly the frontman of British rock band The Animals, took an unexpected creative turn in 1970 by joining the American funk-rock band War. This pairing was notable because it broke from Burdon’s blues-rock roots and produced a widely acclaimed album, marking a striking departure from the more…
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The Memo: On Iran, Trump’s critics see tough talk as a mask for frustration
President Trump is talking tough on Iran — but his critics say it’s evidence of frustration rather than strength almost six months on from the start of the conflict. On Tuesday, Trump sought to evince a confidence that the U.S. has the upper hand. He implied Tehran will bend to his will in the end…
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Why Emily Watson Will Never Quit Sarajevo Film Festival
Emily Watson, the two-time Oscar-nominated British actress, is being celebrated at the Sarajevo Film Festival this year as president of the feature film competition jury and recipient of the festival’s Honorary Heart award. Her connection to the festival dates back to 1996, when she attended its second edition just a year after the siege of…
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Fast and Furious star wants the final movie to go back to “what it all started as” rather that “007 bring your cars to space s***”
A Fast & Furious cast member has said they want the franchise’s upcoming final instalment to return to its street-racing origins rather than continue the increasingly outlandish, spy-film-style spectacle of recent entries. The comment reflects growing fan and cast debate over the series’ direction, as instalments have shifted from underground car culture towards globe-trotting action…