BT trims sales forecast and says it has cut another 2,000 jobs | BT
The telecoms company BT has cut its annual sales outlook and revealed another 2,000 jobs have gone under a long-term plan to cut costs. It reported a 10% drop in pre-tax profits to £967m for the six months to 30 September as revenues fell 3% to £10.1bn amid a “competitive retail environment”. The group now […]
England squad announcement LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool stars in frame amid injury crisis | Football | Sport
Alan Shearer has backed Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall to receive his first senior England call-up today after an encouraging start to the season. The 20-year-old, who has earned five caps for the Under-21s, was named Player of the Match in Saturday’s win against Arsenal. And Shearer believes he is worthy of an opportunity amid […]
Republicans take back control of U.S. Senate, Democrats cling to House hopes
Republicans have seized control of the U.S. Senate after flipping multiple Democrat-held seats while seeing their own incumbents successfully fend off challenges. The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top late Tuesday, when incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer brushed back a surprisingly strong challenge from independent newcomer Dan Osborn. Democrats watched their efforts to […]
Google issues ‘severe’ Android alert and urgent advice that you must not ignore
If you have an Android smartphone in your pocket then you must check that it’s updated with the most recent software as soon as possible. That’s the latest ‘severe’ alert from Google who says a number of bugs have been spotted that could put devices at risk of attack from cyber crooks. A total of […]
‘Genius’ sleep trick stops back pain – and it’s all to do with pillows
Your sleeping position could be the culprit behind your persistent back pain. We’re often reminded of the importance of staying active to avoid discomfort, particularly with the common advice against sitting for extended periods, which can wreak havoc on our backs if we don’t maintain proper posture. This is a significant concern for those with […]
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut; Netanyahu and Trump discuss ‘Iranian threat’ | Israel
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Palestinian news agency Wafa has reported eight Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza today, giving the locations of the strikes as the Nuseirat refugee camp, and the Tabat Zare area, east of Rafah. The claims have not been […]
Nathaniel Mitchell to coach Canada’s men’s basketball team for FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers
Nathaniel Mitchell has been named as Canada’s head coach for the upcoming November window of the FIBA Men’s AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers. Canada Basketball announced Wednesday that Mitchell will be at the helm for games in Saskatoon against the Dominican Republic on Nov. 21 and Mexico on Nov. 24. Mitchell previously served as the senior men’s […]
Argos customers rushing to buy the PS5 Pro – you can get new PlayStation console TODAY | Gaming | Entertainment
After months of rumours and leaks, Sony unveiled the PS5 Pro at an event back in September. Less than two months on and Sony’s new and improved PlayStation 5 console is finally in the hands of pre-order customers. Available from today for the grand total of £699.99, the PS5 Pro improves on the original PlayStation […]
Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power grid, slows to Category 2
Hurricane Rafael pushed into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday night after plowing across western Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane with winds so powerful it knocked out the entire country’s power grid. Massive waves lashed at the shores of Havana as sharp winds and rain whipped at the city’s historic centre, leaving trees littered […]
Watch out Kindle: Impressive e-book rival could tempt you away from Amazon
The Amazon Kindle range may rule the roost when it comes to e-readers but UK bookworms finally have another competitor they can consider if they prefer not to read on a device from Jeff Bezos and co. Swiss-based tech firm PocketBook has been producing e-readers for more than a decade but they’ve been tricky to […]