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The industrial hub can hold hundreds of aircraft from around the world at any one time - and amid ongoing war in the Middle East, Qatar Airways jets are the latest residents.

'Opportunistic' Able Seaman Sian Dowsett, 25, allegedly groped four of her Royal Navy colleagues - two of them men and two of them women - on HMS Dauntless.

Between 15,000 and 40,000 homes will be built in each location - in plans dubbed by the government as the most ambitious housebuilding project in half a century.

by George Whittaker

Mozilla has officially released Firefox 149.0, bringing a mix of new productivity features, privacy enhancements, and interface improvements. Released on March 24, 2026, this update continues Firefox’s steady push toward a more modern and user-focused browsing experience.

Rather than focusing on a single headline feature, Firefox 149 introduces several practical tools designed to improve how users multitask, stay secure, and interact with the web.

Built-In VPN Comes to Firefox

One of the most notable additions in Firefox 149 is the introduction of a built-in VPN feature. This optional tool provides users with an added layer of privacy while browsing, helping mask IP addresses and secure connections on public networks.

In some configurations, Mozilla is offering a free usage tier with limited monthly data, giving users a simple way to enhance privacy without installing separate software.

This move aligns with Mozilla’s long-standing emphasis on user privacy and security.

Split View for Better Multitasking

Firefox 149 introduces a Split View mode, allowing users to display two web pages side by side within a single browser window. This feature is especially useful for:

• Comparing documents or products
• Copying information between pages
• Research and multitasking workflows

Instead of juggling multiple tabs and windows, users can now work more efficiently in a single, organized view.

Tab Notes: A New Productivity Tool

Another standout feature is Tab Notes, available through Firefox Labs. This tool allows users to attach notes directly to individual tabs, making it easier to:

• Keep track of research
• Save reminders tied to specific pages
• Organize ongoing tasks

This feature reflects a growing trend toward integrating lightweight productivity tools directly into the browser experience.

Smarter Browsing with Optional AI Features

Firefox 149 also expands its experimental AI-powered features, including tools that can assist with summarizing content, providing quick explanations, or helping users interact with web pages more efficiently.

Importantly, Mozilla is keeping these features optional and user-controlled, maintaining its focus on transparency and privacy.

Developer and Platform Updates

For developers, Firefox 149 includes updates to web standards and APIs. One example is improved support for HTML features like enhanced popover behavior, which helps developers build more interactive web interfaces.

As always, these under-the-hood changes help ensure Firefox remains competitive and standards-compliant.

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New submitter the_skywise shares a report from Reuters: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Monday it was banning the import of all new foreign-made consumer routers, the latest crackdown on Chinese-made electronic gear over security concerns. China is estimated to control at least 60% of the U.S. market for home routers, boxes that connect computers, phones, and smart devices to the internet. The FCC order does not impact the import or use of existing models, but will ban new ones. The agency said a White House-convened review deemed imported routers pose "a severe cybersecurity risk that could be leveraged to immediately and severely disrupt U.S. critical infrastructure." It said malicious actors had exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers "to attack households, disrupt networks, enable espionage, and facilitate intellectual property theft," citing their role in major hacks like Volt and Salt Typhoon. The determination includes an exemption for routers the Pentagon deems do not pose unacceptable risks.

Read more of this story at Slashdot.

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: The abortionist, who was convicted of severing the spines of newborns with scissors, died in a hospital earlier this month.

As part of its Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which has almost completed its passage through Parliament, the Government wants to phase out the legal sale of cigarettes.

James Coates today told a public inquiry he thought it was a hoax when a family friend messaged him saying: 'I can't believe what's happened to your dad.'

Alex West, 45, who worked at the chain's Cheam club in Surrey for nearly eight years, had his claims thrown out after a tribunal heard allegations he had sexually harassed several co-workers.

Viral footage shows the animals, of all sizes, forming a 'band of brothers' and trotting down a busy highway in Changchun, Jilin province.

The woman was found in a property north of Birmingham city centre at around 6.15pm on March 18, bleeding heavily from several wounds and barely conscious, a court heard today.

Sophie Habboo has opened up on the explosive rows she had with Jamie Laing following the birth of their son Ziggy ahead of the release of their new TV series.

The withering letter by British archaeologist Howard Carter celebrated the death of Daily Mail journalist Arthur Weigall, who was said to have invented the 'Tutankhamun Curse' in 1923.

A police officer would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel has concluded.

A police officer would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel has concluded.

Sorry seems to be the hardest word at Microsoft

Opinion  Has Microsoft finally reckoned with Windows 11's many failings - or has its OS chief, Pavan Davuluri, simply offered more soothing platitudes to users fed up with bugs and unwanted AI?…

Fans of the classic BBC comedy have launched a fundraising campaign to buy a new headstone for Buster Merryfield's grave after the damage was discovered at Verwood Cemetery in Dorset.

Home Office figures showed 272 migrants came across the Channel yesterday, brining the six-day total to 984.

Elegant shirt dresses have become something of a signature for the Duchess of Edinburgh, who owns countless variations of the timeless style.