Olympic esports will make competition fairer, says chief
The Olympic Esports Games will make gaming as important as the Summer and Winter Olympics, says the boss of a top esports team. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has partnered…
Road closures due to gas leak near industrial area
Residents are being advised to stay away from an area in Romsey due to a suspected gas leak at an industrial park. The Hampshire fire service confirmed they responded to…
Scammers targeting older people’s retirement savings
A recent study has uncovered widespread telephone scams targeting elderly people, especially those over 75 years old. According to the University of Portsmouth research, many victims report receiving suspected scam…
How Chinese Billionaire Guo Wengui Created a Pro-Trump Money Network
A Chinese billionaire who fled to the US has been found guilty of multiple charges, including fraud and money laundering. Guo Wengui, once a real estate tycoon in China, built…
Truth Social’s stock prices rise sharply following Trump’s endorsement
Shares in Donald Trump’s social media company surged after he survived an assassination attempt on Saturday. The stock of Trump Media, which operates Truth Social, jumped by about 31% at…
Xi Jinping addresses economic slowdown as China’s economy slows down
China’s economy slowed down in the second quarter of the year, according to official data, coinciding with a critical meeting of top leaders aimed at addressing the sluggish growth. The…
Aly Raisman exceeded her own goals, achieving more than she ever thought possible
Aly Raisman, the celebrated US gymnast, spoke with BBC’s Katty Kay about her journey beyond Olympic glory. Despite her impressive career with six medals, including gold, at the 2012 and…
AI is causing confusion and doubt among game developers
Video game artist Jess Hyland expresses concerns about the impact of AI on the gaming industry, fearing job insecurity as technology advances. She points out that while AI tools promise…
Chancellor’s initial move sparks speculation about long-term strategy.
Rachel Reeves has begun her tenure as chancellor with strategic moves reminiscent of chess tactics. Her choice of the Sicilian Defence, a bold opening in chess, reflects her intention to…
Will Apple’s VR Headset Make Virtual Reality Mainstream in Europe?
To gauge interest in Apple’s Vision Pro, a high-tech and pricey virtual reality (VR) headset, I visited an Apple store in London. Unlike past product launches, only a small group…