July 2026
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The KitchenAid KF3 brews a mean espresso time after time and looks great doing it, but iced-coffee drinkers should tread with caution
If you have a smaller kitchen and want an automatic coffee machine that gives off a premium look and feel, this compact KitchenAid could be for you.
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Crews tackle large fire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.
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I bought a power bank for summer travel, but it actually fixed my bedside cable nightmare
EcoFlow's Rapid Power Bank packs 170W across three ports into a TSA-friendly 25,000mAh shell, and it's now my go-to for late-night iPad charging and travel.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, July 30 (game #1145)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going
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Quote of the day by Tom Hanks on AI in cinema: 'Without a doubt, people will be able to tell. But the question is, will they care?' — a cynical observation about modern film audiences
The technology available to filmmakers is improving dramatically, but there's a big backlash brewing around the use of generative AI
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I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's what I learned
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
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Trident renewal central to defence spending, says Andy Burnham
Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacement
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Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
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Woman, 26, dies and five injured in crash on main road in North Yorkshire
A 26-year-old woman has died and five other people left injured after a crash on the A170 near Pickering.
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
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Meta misses earnings forecasts after Zuckerberg media push to promote AI
Stock tumbles nearly 8% after weaker-than-expected results, despite CEO’s blitz to tout positive effects of AI
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MoD data breach a 'foreseeable' failure that left Afghans in danger, inquiry finds
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, July 30 (game #1648)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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My day at Wembley for 1966 World Cup final aged 16 was unbeatable
Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Milestone moment for Kate O'Connor with Glasgow gold
Team Northern Ireland heptathlete Kate O'Connor tells BBC Sport NI of her joy at winning the event at the Commonwealth Games as she collects her first senior outdoor gold medal.
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'What Is That Perfect Shot?' — Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max Is Finding New Ways to Bring MLS Fans Closer to the Action
Finding shots traditional broadcast cameras can’t capture
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Three firefighters die as strong winds fuel Greek wildfires
Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno, #EuropeNews
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Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring - EU’s security… at what cost?
As parliamentary activity pauses for the summer recess, we look back at some of the debates of the season. This special edition revisits some of the most pressing questions facing the EU: how should Europe defend itself in an unstable world, and how should it respond to conflicts beyond its borders? #TheRing
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Donald Trump says Andy Burnham told him he will ‘open up North Sea oil’
The US president, who is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, argues the move would make the UK ‘a wealthy country’.
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Spectacular fossil preserves internal organs of ancient marine reptile | New Scientist
A stunningly intact marine reptile named Austronaga minuta that lived around 245 million years ago may have looked like a miniature version of more famous later ocean predators, like plesiosaurs
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Ukraine military to get DragonFire-style drone-killing lasers within months
A cost-effective anti-air solution to drones?
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One of Britain’s most iconic albums is coming to Scarborough for a special live show
Fans will witness a historic first from one of the most influential British albums of the 21st century in North Yorkshire this weekend.
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Trump announces $22bn plan to rebuild Dulles international airport
Planned overhaul forms part of president’s broader pattern of directing changes in Washington after arch and ballroom
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Thousands of iOS and Android VPNs are hiding behind fake websites and useless privacy policies — here's how to spot them
Our investigation into nearly 4,800 mobile VPNs reveals thousands using free @gmail addresses, copied template policies, and unhelpful websites
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Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award
The appeal was filed electronically and is expected to be formally docketed with the court later on Wednesday.
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World Cup 2026: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
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Councillors clash over ‘inability to deliver a toy station’ at North Yorkshire beach
COUNCILLORS have clashed over plans for a beach toy library in a popular North Yorkshire seaside town.
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Waiting to Buy Apple’s Latest AirPods While They’re on Sale? Now’s Your Chance
I’ve been waiting for a deal on Apple’s latest AirPods, and it’s finally here. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
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After Testing Dyson’s New Vacuums Against the Old, There’s a Clear Winner
Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, to find out for you.
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Brave New World or Groundhog Day? Burnham revisits old ground in speech on social care
Rightwing media hostility helped sink his reform plans in 2010, but the new PM’s passionate speech suggests there is now clear political will for change
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Americast - Could a conspiracy theorist change the MAGA view on Ukraine? - BBC Sounds
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
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The Odyssey in 4DX is a better format than IMAX 70mm — it finally compensates for the 'weakest' part of the new Christopher Nolan movie
I saw the viral screenings of The Odyssey in 4DX and knew I had to try it for myself — but what I didn't expect was to think it was better than the IMAX 70mm format.
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Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day - ‘When it’s your best friend it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
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No further action against Zack Polanski over guillotine re-post, police say
The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
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Hollywood producer arrested over alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme
The new charges come two years after another fraud accusation stemming from an NBA draft documentary
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One of Britain’s most iconic albums is coming to Scarborough for a special live show
Fans will witness a historic first from one of the most influential British albums of the 21st century in North Yorkshire this weekend.
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One of Michigan’s last roadside attractions is getting a new life
Nathan Wakefield has bought Mystery Hill, a beloved roadside attraction along US 12 in Michigan's Irish Hills
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Epstein victims claim Todd Blanche told them to ‘get to the point’ during meeting
Blanche met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse earlier this month after a Republican senator called for it
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As a millennial, I'm fully on board with Gen Z's 'Neo Luddism' movement — but one thing about its anti-tech agenda worries me
Opting out is increasingly a mark of privilege, not a right
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Onlookers dance through market place as infectious live music takes over town
A dancing train wound its way around a North Yorkshire town's market place as infectious music filled the air.
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Microsoft says physical discs should not have stopped working during the Xbox outage — clarifies issue with entitlement checks that failed to read licenses correctly, update on the way
You should have been able to play your discs offline.
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Councillors clash over ‘inability to deliver a toy station’ at North Yorkshire beach
COUNCILLORS have clashed over plans for a beach toy library in a popular North Yorkshire seaside town.
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Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.
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Playing Black Flag Resynced on a PS5 Pro in its gorgeous 40fps balanced mode has shown me that we don't need GTA 6 to have a 60fps mode
The rise of the PS5's balanced 40fps mode in games this generation has been a dream for fidelity-appreciating but console-focused players like me
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Saltburn Cricket Club: Jonathan Agnew on 'finger-clicking' scandal
Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.
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Trump demands another $10M from Congress to cover Freedom 250 costs
Democratic senator wants a ‘full accounting’ for Freedom 250’s spending after the administation’s latest request for a ‘bailout’
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Trump says Burnham will ‘open up the North Sea’ for oil drilling
US president claims new prime minister confirmed UK would allow more drilling
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'If you can’t buy it, you can’t afford it' — why not everyone is buying Apple's new iPhone leasing offer
Apple's new leasing program means you never have to give up that new phone smell
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