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Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
Microsoft is previewing two new cloud gaming control methods: a Wi-Fi-connected Xbox Nano controller and a phone controller option for smart TVs, designed to reduce input latency.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Roughly half of Gen Z doubt the state pension will exist when they retire, prompting many to increase private pension contributions amid concerns about aging populations and government finances.
Salon owners in Brierley Hill urge Budget VAT cut as staffing pressures grow
Over 2,000 salon owners have signed a letter urging Chancellor John Healey to reduce VAT on hair and beauty services from 20% to 10% in this week’s Budget, citing rising costs and staffing pressures.
Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Over 90 Labour backbench MPs warn that reindustrialization efforts must be directed from a Manchester-based office to succeed, calling for new legislation and accountability measures.
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‘Scandalous, irrational and irresponsible’: French beekeepers’ fury at lifting of pesticides ban
France’s parliament approved a bill reauthorizing two pesticides scientists say harm bees, drawing fierce criticism from beekeepers and environmentalists who warn of ecological consequences.
Former President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to Honduras after arrest warrant suspended
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández returns to his country to face corruption charges after receiving a presidential pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump and being released from a 45-year sentence.
Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Native American children are learning to build AI-powered robot toys that teach endangered Indigenous languages, combining robotics education with cultural preservation efforts.
Climate change is now threatening a pillar of childhood: summer break
Summer camps across the U.S. are experiencing disruptions from extreme weather events, including dangerous heat, wildfires, and floods, forcing adaptations to outdoor activities and programs.
How Schools Should Manage the Cyclospora Outbreak
Over 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases across 41 states have prompted schools to reassess produce sourcing and implement safety protocols to protect student health in cafeterias.
Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized
Air Canada’s CEO will retire later this year following criticism over an English-only condolence message after a deadly crash that killed two crew members.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands after 3 are evacuated
Three passengers with confirmed or suspected hantavirus were evacuated from a cruise ship in Cape Verde, with the vessel then proceeding to Spain’s Canary Islands carrying approximately 150 isolated passengers.
France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities ordered over 1,700 passengers and crew to remain aboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux following a gastroenteritis outbreak, with officials ruling out any connection to a separate hantavirus incident.
Rome airports threaten to suspend new EU passport system to avoid summer ‘disaster’
Rome’s airport operator warns the EU’s new biometric entry system for non-EU travelers could cause summer travel chaos and suggests suspending enforcement during peak season.
Ryanair adopts ‘free of charge’ family seating policy after watchdog investigation
Ryanair will now offer free seating for parents next to children after check-in, positioned toward the rear of aircraft, following a UK competition watchdog investigation into its family seating charges.
EasyJet shares jump almost 10% after it agrees £5.5bn takeover bid
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.5bn takeover bid from US private equity firm Castlelake at £6.90 per share after rejecting four previous offers, with analysts warning UK firms are undervalued.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, a Thai Buddhist temple, and South Korean tidal flats were among several sites designated as UNESCO World Heritage locations at a committee meeting in South Korea.