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M&S ends tape-measure ban row, LA lifeguards battle El Niño surf, Chisholm eyes Team GB
Also in the briefing: AI’s impact on student learning is being overlooked, silicon-carbon batteries boost phone battery life, and Bono and Ian Anderson share candid views on classic tracks.
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Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali
BBC Verify has found evidence that a sanctioned Russian cargo ship delivered a large number of military vehicles to Mali, helping to resupply Russian and Malian forces battling a rebel offensive in the north of the country. The finding underscores that the Kremlin is deepening its military support for Mali’s ruling junta despite Western sanctions,…
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PSA: Cowabunga! It’s Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week
Reminder: Get a slice of the new TMNT paid DLC and festival. : Since racing onto the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has received multiple paid and free DLC updates. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
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Green Party targets Reform in Sheffield by-election as UK crops wilt in drought
Britain’s food supply chain leans on Spanish imports after a scorching harvest, while a Green candidate takes aim at Reform UK in Southey. Elsewhere: Musk clashes with the Economist, a robot teacher gets benched, and cinemas hand out earplugs for The Odyssey.
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Developer of ‘Spanking Exorcist’ game held up by Steam content moderation releases free ‘apology game’ where you spank him as punishment: ‘We would be delighted if you enjoy it’
A game developer whose horror title “Spanking Exorcist” was delayed by Steam’s content moderation process has released a free “apology game” in which players can spank the developer as a form of good-natured punishment. The release appears to be a light-hearted response to the frustrations of navigating Steam’s review and approval system for games with…
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The 10 Best Video Game Worlds of All Time, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best video game worlds of all time, compiled by writer Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck. The ranking judges each setting on qualities such as iconic status, design, storytelling, interactivity, originality, lore and overall polish, reflecting how central a well-crafted world is to a game’s success regardless of genre. The…
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Vin Diesel calls Fast Forever script the best he’s read in decades
Vin Diesel has described the script for “Fast Forever”, the eleventh and final Fast & Furious film, as the best he has read in decades, saying he was left “still crying” after reading it. He shared the verdict on Instagram, timed to coincide with the original 2001 film’s return to cinemas for its 25th anniversary,…
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Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no surprises
Leaked specifications and pricing for Google’s full Pixel 11 lineup have surfaced ahead of the range’s expected 12 August 2026 unveiling, largely confirming earlier rumours rather than revealing anything new. The leak, reported by Android Headlines, points to price increases across the board and a reduction in RAM for the Pro models, continuing a trend…
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Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
Lift House, a co-living and working space in East London for six young founders, is positioning itself as an alternative to Silicon Valley’s intense hacker-house culture. Its residents aim to build ambitious companies while prioritising wellbeing, shared routines and sustainable working habits, reflecting a broader confidence in London’s growing technology scene. Founded in March, the…
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Shittu ‘robbed’ – are AI boxing judges the answer?
England’s Dimeji Shittu was left with a Commonwealth Games silver medal rather than gold after a controversial points defeat by India’s Ankush Panghal in the boxing final in Glasgow, prompting pundits to call the decision a “robbery”. The result has reignited long-standing debate about subjectivity in boxing judging, with calls growing for artificial intelligence to…