ESTHER KRAKUE: Why DID the BBC spend a fortune on a news site in Pidgin English, a dialect with racist roots?
Pidgin evolved at the height of the slave trade in the 1700s and 1800s, to enable the buying and selling of millions of human beings.
April's Patch Tuesday leaves unlucky Windows Hello users unable to login
Can't Redmond ask its whizz-bang Copilot AI to fix it?
Updated Those keen to get their Microsoft PCs patched up as soon as possible have been getting an unpleasant shock when they try to get in using Windows Hello.…
Apple settles unfair labor charges brought by fired engineering manager
Whistleblower Ashley Gjøvik hails iWatershed iMoment for iStaff iRights
Apple has agreed to settle charges of labor rights violations filed with America's employment watchdog by whistleblower Ashley Gjøvik.…
JENNI MURRAY: Why I share a bed with my two dogs and not my husband
I can't count the number of times over the many years we've been together that my husband has said: 'I think you love those dogs more than you love me.' I've never said: 'Of course, you're right.'
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Revealed: the first wedding at Ed Sheeran's private chapel
The pop superstar has revealed that the first marriage ceremony has been held at the newly built chapel at his Suffolk estate.
Microsoft Windows 95 Reboot Chime and Minecraft Soundtrack Inducted Into National Recording Registry
BrianFagioli writes: In a move that is sure to make longtime PC users do a double take, the Library of Congress has added two very unexpected sounds to its National Recording Registry. No, it's not another classic rock album or jazz staple. Believe it or not, it's actually the "Reboot Chime" from Windows 95 (that played when the operating system started) and the soundtrack from Minecraft!
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Nvidia paid $1M for Mar-a-Lago meal, US later scrapped AI chip export crackdown
Best after-dinner mint ever
Nvidia may have been served a particularly delicious digestif after dropping a million bucks for dinner at President Trump’s Florida home Mar-a-Lago: A reprieve on restrictions of its AI chips to China.…
Cher's troubled son hit with latest family drama
Marieangela, 37, filed for divorce from Elijah, 48, on Tuesday, and checked irreconcilable differences as the reason for the end of their marriage, according to TMZ.
Colin Farrell's father Eamon passes away aged 83 after a long illness as tributes pour in for the former Irish footballer
Colin Farrell's father Eamon has passed away after a long illness, it was announced on Wednesday.
Tariff reprieve sees Wall Street surge: After days of huge losses, share prices rocket on the back of Donald Trump cave-in
The 90-day reprieve sparked a frenzied buying spree that saw US giants such as Apple and Tesla stage a recovery following the brutal sell-off over the past few days.
Donald Trump blinks... but doubles down on China: After market turmoil, President announces 90-day pause in tariffs before RAISING duties on Beijing to huge 125%
In a dramatic climbdown, the US President said a blizzard of 'reciprocal' tariffs on countries worldwide would be put on hold to allow time for trade talks.
First-class post within three days may cost even MORE, warns Royal Mail
Royal Mail also claimed that the watering down of delivery targets would still result in 'significant costs' following the announcement.
How Mickey Rourke is getting special treatment on Celebrity Big Brother - as he's issued a warning for making homophobia slurs towards JoJo Siwa
The actor, 72, was panned for 'creepy behaviour' on Monday's launch when he leered at AJ Odudu and wrapped his arm around her waist. But his performance on Tuesday received better reviews.
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo has '£160k Audi seized by police' after £115m star was found 'driving without valid licence'
Chelsea star Moises Caicedo has reportedly had his £160,000 Audi seized by police after he was found to have been driving without a valid licence.
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest
On the ninth hole, McIlroy let Poppy take on a winding putt of around 25 feet after her father and Lowry appeared to explain that the ball only needed a gentle touch.
Founder of facial-rec controversy biz Clearview AI booted from board
From wanting to weed out far-Left, anti-Trump migrants to amassing a huge database of internet photos
Clearview AI has booted founder and former CEO Hoan Ton-That from its board, just weeks after he stepped down as president.…
Celebrity Big Brother fans praise Chris Hughes for being the 'only housemate' to stand up for Jojo Siwa after vile homophobic attack from Mickey Rourke
The Hollywood actor, 72, made an unacceptable homophobic remark towards the singer, 21, during a shocking exchange on Wednesday.
Foreign Office issues urgent warning to Brits who face 'four problems' in Greece
With its glorious sunshine and beautiful beaches, plenty of Brits will be heading to Greece for the summer this year. But holidaymakers have been issued an urgent warning by the Foreign Office.
I'm a theme park expert - here's what Universal Bedford will include and there's a big fan favourite missing
TikTok account, @Coastertog, has taken a much closer look at what the new attraction - set to open in Bedford in 2031 - will include.
Trump declares he would 'absolutely' bomb Iran if it refuses to give up its bid for nuclear weapons
President Donald Trump said he would 'absolutely' take military action against Iran 'if necessary,' days after meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.