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Anger over BBC’s 9/11 coverage as broadcaster is criticised for Muslim focus
The BBC has faced criticism from journalists and political sources for its coverage of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which they say focused more on Islamophobia and Muslim communities than on the terrorism itself. Critics argue this framing was inappropriate for a memorial marking a terrorist atrocity, with one Westminster source comparing it…
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The greatest battle of 1066: No, not THAT defeat at Hastings but King Harold’s blood-soaked rout of a 7ft Viking warlord at Stamford Bridge. Now TV historian Dan Snow reveals how the real site has finally been unearthed after a painstaking search
A newly rediscovered site of the 1066 Battle of Stamford Bridge, uncovered by archaeologists and metal detectorists in Yorkshire, is being showcased in a History Hit documentary presented by Dan Snow. The battle saw King Harold’s English army defeat an invading Norwegian force led by Harald “Hardrada” Hardrada, and though historically overshadowed by the Battle…
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What is the difference between a dead pixel and a stuck pixel?
Screen users often mistake a mark on their display for dirt, only to discover it’s actually a pixel fault — either a “stuck” pixel or a “dead” pixel. Engadget explains how to tell the two apart, since one can often be fixed while the other cannot, which matters for anyone deciding whether to troubleshoot, live…
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Unions call for defence cash to be given to workers
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has opened its annual conference by demanding that money earmarked for defence spending be redirected to workers instead, as part of a campaign called Wages Not Weapons. The motion argues that “real security” comes from strong public services and social protection rather than military spending, putting the union movement at…
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Wild scenes on flight from Melbourne as two men allegedly claim to have a gun before they are restrained by group and zip-tied to their seats
A Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha erupted into chaos on Friday afternoon when two male passengers allegedly assaulted crew members and claimed to be carrying a firearm, sparking a prolonged mid-air struggle. Passengers and cabin crew, reportedly up to seven people, worked together to restrain the pair, who allegedly spat at and headbutted…
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Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly?
The advice to simply restart a device when something goes wrong applies just as much to gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally as it does to regular PCs, since both run full operating systems (SteamOS or Windows) under the hood. Restarting regularly can resolve a range of common problems, including game crashes,…
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Trump meets Irish political leaders whilst hosting secretive Dublin business gathering
A journalist’s first-hand account has detailed the tight secrecy and lengthy waits surrounding President Trump’s visit to Ireland, focused on a private business gathering at Deerfield, the US Ambassador’s residence in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Invited guests, including the reporter, were bussed to the venue in darkness before dawn on Saturday with scant notice of timings,…
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No. 10 North fiasco: Prime Minister ‘struggling’ to find time to head back to his beloved Manchester
Andy Burnham’s “No. 10 North” initiative, which sees the Prime Minister split his time between Downing Street and a Manchester base at GCHQ’s Heron House, is reportedly descending into disarray. Government sources say Burnham underestimated the volume of work required in London and is now struggling to find time to make the trips north, undermining…
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Mikel Arteta says penalty given to Sunderland ‘unacceptable at this level’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks after Sunderland were awarded a penalty during the champions’ 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Arteta argued that defender Ezri Konsa did not foul Dan Ballard, instead accusing the Sunderland player of pulling his opponent down, and called the decision “unacceptable at this level”…
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Reform’s £72m windfall and Trump’s Ireland remarks stir controversy amid oil supply fears
Burnham reportedly plans to break from Starmer’s legacy while Reform banks record crypto donations; Trump’s reunification comments unsettle Dublin and London; Houthi strikes shut a key Saudi pipeline; OpenAI faces RubyGems attack claims; Arsenal stay unbeaten.