London plastic campaigner to paddle the Hudson River

Lizzie Carr, from Croydon, will be collecting water samples so micro plastic levels in the river can be analysed.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45369647

London Underground's Victoria Line marks 50th birthday

This weekend marks 50 years since the first trains ran on London Underground's Victoria Line.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45370362

Best Xbox One X-Enhanced Games for $20 or Less

After spending big on a new console and 4K set, paying $60 a pop for a bunch of brand new games is a tough sell for many of us. Thankfully, there are plenty of affordable games that natively support the high-res goodness of the Xbox One X.

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New Horizons Smashes Own Record, Captures First Image of New Destination, Ultima Thule

When the New Horizons probe was launched in 2006, it had a straightforward mission: go into the night and take pictures of our outer solar system and what lies beyond, so we can see what’s out there. Demoting Pluto didn’t reroute the spacecraft nor strike it from the itinerary, though, and after taking a whole…

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ET Deals: Get Digital Board Games, Support Charity with Humble Bundle

For a limited time, the Humble Digital Tabletop Bundle is offering up seven different board and card game-themed video games with plenty of extras for just ten bucks. And if money's tight, you can still treat yourself for as little as $1.

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Body found in Enfield loft eight months after reported missing

Teenager Abdi Ali was last seen by his family on 11 December following a family wedding.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45373168

Ryan Leonard: Millwall sign midfielder from Sheffield United in club-record deal

Millwall sign Sheffield United's Ryan Leonard on loan, and will make the deal permanent for a club-record fee in January.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45375378

Middlesbrough: Wolves' Danny Batth and Millwall's George Saville sign

Middlesbrough sign Millwall midfielder George Saville on an initial loan, with Wolves defender Danny Batth also joining.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45374752

Man deported from Spain charged with Islington murder

Jack Stevens, 19, was arrested in Spain for the murder of 27-year-old of Nashon Esbrand in 2017.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45368946

'Wonga completely screwed me over'

A Wonga customer says she has little sympathy for the payday lender after its collapse into administration.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45373382

Tammy Abraham: Aston Villa sign Chelsea forward on loan

Aston Villa sign forward Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Chelsea.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45371400

London social housing: One family’s 100-year connection

John Bailey's family have lived in social housing in south-east London, for more than 100 years.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45375392

See NES Games In a New Light Via wideNES

Ever been curious what NES games would look like in widescreen? Thanks to a new emulator project, it's possible to find out.

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Arsenal boss Unai Emery bans non-freshly squeezed juices from training ground

Arsenal manager Unai Emery confirms he has banned non-freshly squeezed fruit juices from the club's training ground.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45374302

County Championship: Middlesex beat Sussex to complete third straight win

Middlesex beat Sussex inside three days to earn their third straight County Championship victory.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45363052

Theresa May plot: Man jailed for life over suicide attack plan

Naa'imur Zakariyah Rahman is jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years for plot to kill PM in Downing Street.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45373487

Ella Kissi-Debrah 'pollution' death: New inquest call

London's mayor has backed the family of nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah who died in 2013.

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Josh Onomah: Sheffield Wednesday sign Tottenham midfielder on loan

Championship side Sheffield Wednesday sign Tottenham midfielder Josh Onomah on a season-long loan deal.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45373652

Murder charge over fatal Islington flat fire

Kaltoun Saleh, 43, suffered severe burns and died from her injuries seven weeks after the fire.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45370367

Intel Confirms It Intends to Support VESA Adaptive Sync in Future GPUs

Intel has again confirmed that it will support VESA Adaptive Sync with its discrete GPUs. That's the same standard AMD's FreeSync is based on, and it positions the two companies as supporting one standard while Nvidia backs its own version.

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County Championship: Leaders Surrey beat Notts by an innings at The Oval

Surrey beat Notts by an innings at The Oval to claim their seventh straight County Championship win.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45363258

Premiership: Harlequins v Sale Sharks

Team news as Harlequins host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:00 BST).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/45333423

Europa League: Arsenal drawn against Sporting while Chelsea meet PAOK Salonika

Arsenal, Chelsea, Celtic and Rangers learn their three group-stage opponents in this season's Europa League.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45367002

Watford v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45312125

Intel’s Whiskey Lake Contains Some Mitigation for Spectre, Meltdown, and Foreshadow

We now have updated information on the Intel Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake launches, first reported earlier this week.

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Geoff Cameron: QPR sign Stoke defender on season-long loan

Queens Park Rangers sign defender Geoff Cameron on a season-long loan deal from Stoke City.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45370222

Pair deny female genital mutilation of three-year-old

The man and woman face female genital mutilation and several pornography charges.

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Cardiff City v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Cardiff City and Arsenal.

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Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham.

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Brad Collins: Chelsea goalkeeper joins Burton Albion on loan until January

League One Burton Albion sign Chelsea goalkeeper Brad Collins on loan until January as cover for the injured Stephen Bywater.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45369424

Chelsea v Bournemouth

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45305231

Jake Jervis: AFC Wimbledon sign Luton Town forward on season-long loan

AFC Wimbledon sign forward Jake Jervis on a season-long loan deal from League One rivals Luton Town.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45368745

West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45305228

Conor Washington: Striker leaves Queens Park Rangers by mutual consent

Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington leaves Queens Park Rangers after his contract is terminated by mutual consent.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45366416

Crystal Palace v Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45305227

Crossrail to miss December opening date

Transport for London say more time is needed "to ensure a safe and reliable railway".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45367990

Mum, meet my son

When she gave birth to her son Teddy, Robyn Hollingworth wanted to share the news with her own mum

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45300649

Spice 'most severe public health issue in decades'

Police chief Marc Jones says Spice dealers should be treated the same as those who peddle heroin.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-45341458

Numbers of elderly in 24-hour care set to double by 2035

The social care system is "at breaking point", a local government official warns.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45354846

ET Deals: $50 off Bose QC35 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $250 off Dell XPS 13 with New i7-8550u

Need some nice noise-cancelling headphones? What about a set of dumbbells for your new training regimen? With the Labor Day weekend upon us, there are loads of deals from all over the internet popping up. See the summer season off right, and treat yourself to something great.

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Dina Asher-Smith: Briton loses last 100m of the season at the Diamond League finals

Britain's Dina Asher-Smith loses her final 100m race of the season as she finishes second at the Diamond League finals in Zurich.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/45363295

County Championship: Tom Curran takes five-for as Surrey make Notts follow-on

Tom Curran claims 5-28 as leaders Surrey force Nottinghamshire to follow-on in their Championship game at The Oval.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45356112

How L1 and L2 CPU Caches Work, and Why They’re an Essential Part of Modern Chips

Ever been curious how L1 and L2 cache work? We're glad you asked. Here, we deep dive into the structure and nature of one of computing's most fundamental designs and innovations.

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County Championship: Dawid Malan helps Middlesex build lead over Sussex

England Test batsman Dawid Malan helps Middlesex build a second-innings lead on day two against Sussex at Lord's.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45356265

Serial killer Stephen Port lodges appeal against convictions

Stephen Port was convicted of murdering four men by poisoning them with a date rape drug.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45362553

Champions League draw: Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus drawn against Man Utd

Manchester United will face a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo after drawing Serie A champions Juventus in the Champions League group stages.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45359704

Izzy Brown: Leeds United sign Chelsea midfielder on season-long loan

Championship leaders Leeds United sign midfielder Izzy Brown on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.

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Police dog 'punched repeatedly' during West Drayton arrest

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, resisting arrest, common assault, and animal cruelty.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45354904

Fred Onyedinma & Charlie Fox: Wycombe Wanderers sign forward and defender

Wycombe sign Millwall forward Fred Onyedinma and QPR defender Charlie Fox on loan until January.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45360755

Acer Unveils Absurd, Insane, Predator Thronos Gaming Chair

Acer is demoing an insane gaming chair / battlestation that'd be amazing to play with -- if you could afford it.

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Oscar hopefuls line up for London Film Festival

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk is one of several films from Oscar winners or nominees on the programme.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45356216

Grenfell Tower: Kensington and Chelsea Council boss admits fraud

Jenny McDonagh spent £60,00 on trips to Dubai and Los Angeles, expensive dinners and online gambling.

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London drug dealers jailed for 'cuckooing' Ipswich flat

The three men used a vulnerable woman's home to base their drug selling operation.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-45359073

Drawn Out: Film shows life on London estate

It aims to challenge stereotypes about life on an estate in Islington, north London.

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Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha omitted by Ivory Coast

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is one of several players not included the Ivory Coast squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Yakuza Kiwami 2’s Western Release Updates a PS2-Era Classic for the Modern Age

While this remake of the second installment on the PS2 hits all the same beats, it truly feels like a proper modern release. Even for those of us who were already on the Yakuza train in the late aughts, it's well worth exploring this lovingly-crafted remake.

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Charlotte Brown: On-the-run killer appeals against conviction

Jack Shepherd was found guilty of manslaughter after his date was killed in a speedboat crash.

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Microsoft Had an Xbox VR Solution in the Works, But Killed the Project

Microsoft apparently had plans for a VR headset of its own, before opting to leave the market altogether.

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Boy, 16, held over terror offence after west London raid

An imitation firearm, cannabis plans and an "unknown substance" were found by police.

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Two men jailed for life over Southall shotgun murder

Khalid Farah was shot through a window at point-blank range as he sat in a hire car in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45356856

Giant Sadiq Khan bikini-clad balloon to fly over London

The 29ft giant inflatable, bought by protesters, shows the London mayor wearing a yellow bikini.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45352622

Josh Cullen: Charlton Athletic sign midfielder from West Ham on season-long loan

Charlton Athletic sign midfielder Josh Cullen from Premier League side West Ham United on a season-long loan.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45356166

Play centre boss jailed for filming girls undressing

Married father-of-two Darren Johnson used "peepholes" to film women and girls.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45347922

Portraits celebrate Britain's diversity in 2018

The British Journal of Photography has announced the winners for this year's Portrait of Britain exhibition.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45344336

England's schools face 'severe' teacher shortage

A lack of of specialists in maths and science is worse in poorer areas of England, a study claims.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-45341734

Prince Harry sings King George's line at Hamilton charity show

The Duke Of Sussex teased the audience by briefly assuming the role of King George III.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45353586

Emails read while commuting 'should count as work'

Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-45333270

The challenges of two shows a day

As Jeremy Vine gears up to start a new TV show, we ask Vanessa Feltz how best to job juggle.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45196594

From suspicion to fist bumps: Bonding with police over bikes

Met Police officers set up a bike scheme to try to improve relations with young people in west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45334180

Man arrested over London 'hit-and-run' bike crash

A 56-year-old pedestrian remains in a critical condition after being hit by a cyclist in London.

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The Duke of Sussex gets on stage with the Hamilton cast

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend a charity performance of the hit musical in London's West End.

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Hospital A&E doctor shifts unstaffed

One A&E doctor says staff pressures are causing some to leave emergency medicine.

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Royal Mail release special stamp collection for Old Vic bicentenary

Some of the UK's best-known actors feature on stamps celebrating one of Britain's leading theatres.

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Grenfell Tower: Council worker charged with fraud

Kensington and Chelsea Council employee Jenny McDonagh is due to appear before magistrates later.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45352156

Adobe To Drop Support For Older OSes In Creative Cloud

Adobe is tightening up its support requirements for Creative Cloud, so you'll need to be on a fairly-recent OS version to take advantage of its planned upgrades

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Intel Core i5 vs. Core i7: Which Processor Should You Buy?

Whether you're building your next PC or shopping for a new computer online, one of the questions that comes up from time to time is whether the Intel Core i5 or Core i7 is a better bargain. Here's what you need to know.

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County Championship: Mark Stoneman 99 not out for Surrey against Notts

Mark Stoneman is 99 not out when bad light ends play as Surrey reach 256-6 on day one against Nottinghamshire.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45344012

County Championship: Middlesex peg back Sussex as bowlers thrive at Lord's

Sussex bowl out Middlesex but are pegged back as 16 wickets fall on day one at Lord's in difficult batting conditions.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45344302

Millwall v Plymouth Argyle

Live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Millwall and Plymouth Argyle.

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Intel Announces New Whiskey Lake-U and Amber Lake-Y CPUs for 15W, 5W Systems

Intel has launched new 14nm CPUs in the 15W and 5W power bands.

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London knife crime: 'Parents could do more to protect children'

A father who makes anti-knife videos says parents could do more to keep children safe on the streets.

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Woman racially assaulted on bus calls for CCTV rule change

Makedah Simpson could not trace the person who racially assaulted her as CCTV evidence was deleted after 10 days.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45244641

DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Gimbal: Making Your Smartphone Video Better

Smartphones have quickly become the most popular way to capture photos and videos, but have plenty of limitations. DJI's new Osmo Mobile 2 aims to address some of those, by providing both a great way to create smooth video and an improved set of controls for the camera. However, it has its drawbacks, so it isn't for anyone.

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Clapton CFC's away shirt goes viral in Spain because of anti-fascist message

Why an anti-fascist message on an amateur football club's new away shirt has earned them a new wave of Spanish fans - and £60,000 in sales.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45344696

GlobalFoundries Departing the Leading Edge is an Ominous Sign for Foundry Industry

GlobalFoundries' departure from the 7nm node isn't a great sign for the overall ability of the foundry industry to navigate these transitions.

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M25 coach crash passengers 'ignored by travel firm'

Organisers of a trip that ended with people in hospital say some are still suffering from the trauma.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-45332822

Council apology for faulty Barking tower block lifts

People have had to be rescued from faulty lifts at Jute Court in Barking eight times in the last year.

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Zaghari-Ratcliffe has panic attacks in Iran jail

Charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is taken to prison doctors in Iran after suffering panic attacks.

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Woman in 'critical' condition after Dalston hit-and-run bike crash

The Met says it was "a shocking incident" as a cyclist involved "did not stop to help the victim".

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How the London 2012 Paralympic ceremonies were made

Six years on, photos show how the events featuring 3,000 volunteers and Stephen Hawking came together.

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Deptford stabbing: Victim named as Shevaun Sorrell

Shevaun Sorrell, 22, was discovered fatally wounded on Creek Road in south-east London.

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Unanswered Questions, Nosy Private Investors: Musk Decides Tesla Won’t Go Private

Little by little, Musk's plan unraveled: The Saudi investment was never locked in. Big mutual funds couldn't invest in a private company. Musk's Twitter fixation annoyed board members and the SEC.

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ET Deals: Save big with Amazon’s Component Sale, Dell Inspiron i7 Laptop for $500

If you’ve been eyeing some of Amazon’s own gear, now’s a good time to buy. The streaming stick, set-top box, and various Echo devices are all on sale. Don’t get stuck paying retail – enjoy the deals. Better yet, our sister site TechBargains has put together a selection of the very best discounts available in…

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Play centre founder admits filming girls in changing rooms

Married father-of-two Darren Johnson "stalked" girls changing after swimming lessons, a court hears.

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Disney’s Streaming Service Will Cost Less Than Netflix, Carry Less Content

The House of Mouse intends to enter the TV streaming market in a major way -- what's that mean for competitors and what kind of content will the service offer?

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How much crime is committed by gangs?

Iain Duncan Smith launches a report on tackling gang violence.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45331660

Panic! at the Disco frontman wants a West End role

He's just played Reading and Leeds festival. Now Brendon Urie has set his sights on London theatre.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45333450

Would you clip your nails on the Tube?

Readers share their stories of the most irritating etiquette they have witnessed on public transport.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45317372

Microsoft Announces ‘Xbox All Access’ Plans to Finance a Console Over Two Years

You've got your choice of the Xbox One S or Xbox One X, but you can only get this deal in a Microsoft Store.

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Fulham v Exeter City

Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Fulham and Exeter City.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254460

Queens Park Rangers v Bristol Rovers

Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Queens Park Rangers and Bristol Rovers.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254461

Swansea City v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Swansea City and Crystal Palace.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254463

AFC Wimbledon v West Ham United

Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between AFC Wimbledon and West Ham United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254458

Brentford v Cheltenham Town

Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Brentford and Cheltenham Town.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45254457

Diamond League finals: Dina Asher-Smith goes for 100m title

Great Britain's triple European champion Dina Asher-Smith will compete for the 100m Diamond League title in Zurich on Thursday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/45299692

Charity set up in memory of London Bridge terror victim Sara Zelenak

Australian au pair Sara Zelenak, 21, was killed in the London Bridge attack on 3 June 2017.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45330997

Strood police officer suing London force over live bullets

Robert Haughey feared for his life after live rounds were used during a firearms training exercise.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45332160

Lionel Road Stadium: Brentford delay move to stay at Griffin Park for extra year

Brentford will spend all of next season at Griffin Park to allow more time for the construction of their new stadium.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45333562

Palmer Luckey Slams Magic Leap as ‘Tragic Heap’

Magic Leap? More like 'Tragic Heap.' Palmer Luckey weighs in on the Magic Leap AR.

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Jamie Vardy and Gary Cahill step aside from international football

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill step away from England to allow Gareth Southgate to bring younger players in.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45332294

Man denies Worcester 'acid attack' on three-year-old son

A father appears alongside six others who also deny involvement in an "acid attack" on the boy.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-45328863

Windrush: Migrant Dexter Bristol's family walk out of inquest

Dexter Bristol collapsed in the street and died while trying to prove his British citizenship.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45332410

Tom Lace: Derbyshire sign Middlesex opener until end of season

Middlesex loan opening batsman Tom Lace to Derbyshire for the remainder of the Championship season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45332991

GlobalFoundries Radically Restructures, Kills 7nm, Spins off ASIC Design Team

GlobalFoundries has announced a massive restructuring, including complete cancellation of its 7nm node and its departure from the leading edge.

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Report calls for increased use of stop and search to tackle London violence

A zero-tolerance approach could curb a "cycle of serious violence" in London, a think tank says.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45328046

Notting Hill Carnival 2018: Man stabbed and 30 officers injured

More than 370 arrests were made at the event over the bank holiday weekend, police say.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45328043

Bow stabbings: Man, 36, charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm

The women, aged in their 50s and 60s, were attacked on two different streets in east London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45326448

Missing Devon teenager found in London

Police thanked members of the public for their help in the search for the girl.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-45324918

AMD Moves All 7nm CPU, GPU Production to TSMC

AMD has announced it will build all of its 7nm CPUs and GPUs at TSMC, not GlobalFoundries.

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Epic Calls Google ‘Irresponsible’ for Disclosing Serious Security Flaw in Fortnite

Rather than accept the responsibility for making a mistake, an Epic founder Tim Sweeney says Google was "irresponsible" to release the bug details after it was fixed.

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Women's Super League: Surrey Stars' Lizelle Lee scores 104 against Loughborough in final

Surrey Stars' Lizelle Lee scores a stunning 104 off 58 balls against Loughborough to win the Women's Super League final.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45316638

Notting Hill Carnival 2018: Rain, rum and reggae

Thousands of people party through west London to celebrate African-Caribbean culture.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45296808

Notting Hill Carnival: Firefighters join Grenfell tributes

Local firefighters were among those who paid their respects to the 72 people who died in the blaze.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45322386

Intel Drops Security Patch Benchmark Ban After Public Outcry

Intel has backed off demands that users who apply a microcode fix for its Foreshadow security flaw in Linux never publish benchmarks of the results.

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AMD Slashes Threadripper Prices, 12-Core Now a Killer Deal

AMD has slashed pricing on its older Threadripper CPUs, turning the 1920X into an absolutely killer deal.

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Jack Bonham: Brentford keeper joins Bristol Rovers

Brentford loan goalkeeper Jack Bonham to Bristol Rovers for remainder of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45322959

Women's Super League: Nat Sciver leads Surrey Stars to semi-final win against holders Storm

Nat Sciver leads Surrey Stars to the Women's Super League final in a narrow win against holders Western Storm.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45316600

Thieves flown into UK from Chile for burglaries

Police say they have dismantled a gang that targeted wealthy homes in the South East.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45320189

'High risk' missing teenage Devon girl 'may be in London'

Charlotte Hatswell was last seen in Exeter and is believed to have taken a train to London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-45313756

Is Hyper-Threading a Fundamental Security Risk?

Has Intel's Hyper-Threading support become a fundamental security problem? Theo de Raadt, founder of OpenBSD, argues that it has.

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Son Heung-min: Could the Tottenham forward really do military service?

Clipper cuts, remote guard posts and communal sleeping quarters. Could Tottenham's Son Heung-min be made to swap Premier League life for that of a soldier?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45277281

Microsoft’s Disappointing Surface Go Reportedly Used x86 at Intel’s Insistence

Intel may have used an x86 CPU in Surface Go under pressure from Intel. Is that believable? Based on past events, absolutely yes.

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Declan Rice: West Ham player considers switch from Republic to England

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says West Ham's Declan Rice is considering an option to declare for England.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45322004

Notting Hill Carnival: Silence to be held for Grenfell victims

Sound systems and parade bands will fall quiet to remember the 72 people who died in the blaze.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45320186

The steel pan band that has been playing Carnival for 40 years

Thousands will hear the steel pan bands play at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival – but how did the form of music come about?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45299359

Aldershot Town v Sutton United

Live coverage of Monday's National League game between Aldershot Town and Sutton United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45242871

Barnet v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Monday's National League game between Barnet and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45242883

Leyton Orient v Dover Athletic

Live coverage of Monday's National League game between Leyton Orient and Dover Athletic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45242884

Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea: Why Chelsea need more from their full-backs

Chelsea need an added dimension from out wide to unlock stubborn defences, says former player and manager Ruud Gullit.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45317675

Bow stabbings: Man, 36, arrested

The women, aged in their 50s and 60s, were attacked on two different streets in east London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45320182

UK wife killer to be repatriated to India

Harpreet Aulakh was jailed for a minimum of 28 years in the UK in 2010 for murdering Geeta Aulakh.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45319052

Weekend and bank holiday train cancellations double

Great Western Railway cancels 90 trains on its Swansea to London service since the start of the year.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-45297312

Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'

The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45317025

Seeing double

Some identical twins have seen a business opportunity in their matching looks.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45249971

360 video: Take a look around the London Silver Vaults

Discover a place that holds the largest retail collection of silver in the world with our 360 video.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45314148

QPR match programmes 'kept me sane', says Vietnam veteran

Soldier received memorabilia from 11-year-old fellow QPR fan while fighting on the battlefield.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45284456

Notting Hill Carnival: Revellers party through rain

Thousands of performers take to the streets for Notting Hill Carnival's Family Day.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45316764

Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'to return to prison'

Charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has not been granted extension to temporary release in Iran, husband says

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45315979

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45242856

Headliner Popcaan pulls out of Notting Hill Carnival

Dancehall star Popcaan pulls out of Notting Hill Carnival less than 24 hours before he was due to perform

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45313984

Helmets should be 'compulsory' for cyclists - Geraint Thomas

The Tour de France champion believes there is "no reason" not to wear a helmet while cycling.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45312756

Fulham v Burnley

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Fulham and Burnley.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45237327

Extra police powers as the Notting Hill Carnival begins

Police say they granted the extra powers following "incidents of violence" over the last week.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45313448

Deptford stabbing: Man found fatally wounded on street

The victim was discovered fatally wounded on Creek Road in Deptford.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45313444

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal boss Unai Emery denies midfielder missed West Ham win due to row

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery denies Mesut Ozil missed Saturday's victory over West Ham because of a row in training.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45309873

Crisps stop play at Charlton-Fleetwood as fans protest Roland Duchatelet ownership

Play is stopped in the first minute of Charlton's game against Fleetwood as home fans throw packets of crisps onto the pitch.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45308995

Ryan Woods: Stoke City sign Brentford midfielder on loan before permanent move

Stoke City sign Brentford midfielder Ryan Woods on loan until January, when he is set to join the Potters permanently.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45297416

ET Deals: Humble RPG Bundles Takes on Middle-earth

Do you absolutely adore the Lord of the Rings? Well, now you and your fellow Tolkien fans can use the One Ring RPG to flesh out different aspects of this wonderful world. Even better, you can buy DRM-free digital versions of everything you need to get started while also supporting charity with Humble Bundle.

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Para-canoe World Championships: Emma Wiggs edges out team-mate Jeanette Chippington for VL2 200m gold

Britain's Emma Wiggs claims her seventh Para-canoe World Championships title with VL2 200m gold ahead of team-mate Jeanette Chippington in Portugal.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/45307650

Gateshead v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Gateshead and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230704

Sutton United v AFC Fylde

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and AFC Fylde.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230768

Wrexham v Bromley

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Wrexham and Bromley.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230769

Chesterfield v Barnet

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Chesterfield and Barnet.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230701

Dagenham & Redbridge v Hartlepool United

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Hartlepool United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230706

The steel band with more than 100 members

Ebony Steelband have won Notting Hill Carnival's Panorama competition 22 times, could this year be their 23rd?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-45297759

Charlton Athletic v Fleetwood Town

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Fleetwood Town.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230173

AFC Wimbledon v Sunderland

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Sunderland.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230168

Arsenal v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and West Ham United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45230637

Semi Kunatani: Harlequins sign Toulouse back-rower

Harlequins sign Semi Kunatani, a star of the Fiji side that won rugby sevens gold at the 2016 Olympics, from Toulouse.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/45307427

Smithfield Market celebrates 150th anniversary

Smithfield Market reopened in 1868, but traders have sold meat at the site for more than 800 years.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45297509

NASA’s Laser-Powered Ice Measurement Satellite Launches in September

ICESat-2 will launch around the middle of next month (September) with an improved version of the laser system from the original ICESat.

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Knightsbridge hotel fire: Staff volunteer during repair work

Staff at a five-star hotel in Knightsbridge do charity work as fire damage repairs are carried out.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45302519

London violence: Man critical after Lambeth stabbing

A man was found with multiple stab wounds after reports of a fight involving several males.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45297515

You Can Now Run Windows 95 as an App on Windows, MacOS, and Linux

A developer has labored long and hard to bring back Windows 95 as an app. You can install it on Windows, MacOS, or Linux.

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ET Deals: Save 25 Percent on Refurb Six-Core Dell XPS 8930 Gaming PC

In search of an affordable desktop that has plenty of room for upgrades? Take a look at the XPS 8930 tower PC from Dell. With a sleek modern design, a six-core CPU, space for three 3.5-inch drives, and 16GB of DDR4 memory, this PC is up for almost anything.

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Cauley Woodrow: Barnsley sign Fulham striker on loan before permanent move

Barnsley sign Fulham striker Cauley Woodrow on loan until January, when the deal will become permanent.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45302805

EFL to meet Charlton Athletic to discuss 'current situation' at club

The EFL says it will meet with Charlton and the club's supporters' trust concerning "day-to-day operations" at The Valley.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45300944

Watford v Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson tells Harry the Hornet not to mock Wilfried Zaha

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson warns Watford mascot Harry the Hornet against "disgraceful" provocation of Wilfried Zaha in Sunday's Premier League game.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45302099

Man's life 'ruined' in 'homophobic' attack during London Pride

Tommy Barwick was left "screaming in pain" after being beaten-up and robbed on Charing Cross Road in July.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45297479

Netflix Experiments With Bypassing Apple App Store Subscription Fees

Netflix is the latest company to test a model for avoiding the fees associated with App Store distribution, but it's far from alone.

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Eden Hazard will stay at Chelsea this season - Maurizio Sarri

Eden Hazard will remain at Chelsea this season, according to manager Maurizio Sarri, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek's situation will be reviewed in December.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45296487

Battle for Azeroth Smashes Launch Records as Players Return to the World of Warcraft

Millions of players have streamed back to Azeroth for the next expansion of World of Warcraft, breaking sales records.

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Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Wigan Athletic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45229937

Birmingham and London voters caught up in envelope error

Tens of thousands of people could be affected by a mix-up between two cities.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-45297669

Lee Bowyer: FA charge Charlton Athletic boss with misconduct after Peterborough loss

Charlton Athletic caretaker boss Lee Bowyer is charged with misconduct by the FA after Tuesday's defeat to Peterborough.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45298367

Magic Leap Teardown Finds Precious Little Pixie Dust, Tons and Tons of Glue

Magic Leap's new headset has been thoroughly disassembled and analyzed.

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Murder probe into fatal Finsbury Park flat fire

Kaltoun Saleh suffered serious burns in the blaze and died of her injuries on Tuesday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45297480

Blackburn Rovers v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Brentford.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45229932

Newcastle United v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Chelsea.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45237326

Scientists Find Neanderthal Hybrid In a Siberian Cave

Scientists working in Denisova Cave have found something truly astonishing -- a first-generation hybrid between two extinct groups of humans.

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Hugo Lloris: Tottenham goalkeeper charged with drink-driving

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is charged with drink-driving after being stopped by police in west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45297105

Watford v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Watford and Crystal Palace.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45237329

Eltham hammer attack victim leaves hospital

Ania Gos's mother remains in a serious condition after the pair were targeted in south-east London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45296801

ESA Launches Aeolus Satellite to Measure Global Wind Speeds

Aeolus could vastly increase the data scientists have on wind speeds, improving weather forecasting and providing new resources to climate researchers.

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Grenfell Tower fire: Man jailed for £40,000 fraud

Derrick Peters masqueraded as a former Grenfell Tower resident to avoid being jailed for burglary.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45297511

Rotherham United v Millwall

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Championship game between Rotherham United and Millwall.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45237291

Katie Piper 'trying to deal with' acid attacker release

The Strictly Come Dancing contestant had fought to keep Stefan Sylvestre behind bars.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45294803

Why do we have hot and cold taps?

Visitors to the UK also asked why we have pull cords in bathrooms and dustbins by the front door.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42948046

Notting Hill Carnival: 'Family' where music is thicker than blood

Band leader Marlon Hibbert never truly felt part of a family until he established one of his own.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45276081

Facebook’s Free VPN App Pulled from Apple App Store for Privacy Violations

A VPN client can be an excellent way to protect your privacy -- the operative word being "can." Onavo was not.

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Google’s Unannounced Pixel 3 XL Just Leaked

Google's Pixel 3 XL was supposed to be announced in October, but thanks to leakers, the entire device is out there now.

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DJI Launches Drool-Worthy Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom Drones

DJI's new Mavic 2 models offer a choice of vastly-improved image quality or optical zoom. Both models also have improved flight times, obstacle sensing, and remote connectivity, along with a new, higher, price tag.

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ET Deals: $300 off WD Pro Cloud 20TB NAS, Intel 6-Core Gaming Desktops under $1000

For those of us looking for a high-end network-attached storage solution, today's deal on the 20TB WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 is incredibly difficult to pass by. Right now, you can save 23% off the sticker price of this hefty NAS when you buy from Amazon.

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Nikon Finally Enters Full-Frame Mirrorless Market With Z6 and Z7

Nikon jumps into the market for full-frame mirrorless late, but in a big way with its Z6, Z7, and a new lens mount.

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Tom Bradshaw: Millwall sign Barnsley striker on initial loan deal ahead of permanent move

Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw joins Millwall on loan until January, when he will sign for the Lions for a club-record fee.

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James Collins: West Ham rule out return of former defender

Manager Manuel Pellegrini says James Collins will not be re-signing for West Ham United despite training with them.

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Neal Maupay: Brentford striker given three-game ban for violent conduct

Brentford striker Neal Maupay misses three games after accepting a retrospective charge of violent conduct from the FA.

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Woman in court over Catford 'Rambo knife' stabbing

Kerry Donovan appeared at the Old Bailey after being charged with murder.

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Video assistant referee (VAR): Four EFL Cup ties to feature technology trial

Four EFL Cup second-round ties over 28-29 August will trial the use of Video Assistant Referees, the EFL confirms.

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Qualcomm Announces Samples of New 7nm SoCs with 5G Modems

Qualcomm is sampling its first 7nm SoCs to customers now with an integrated 5G modem. Hardware should be ready by the end of the year.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Arsenal midfielder says 'I don't know why people are criticising so much'

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he "doesn't know why people are criticising so much" after his side's difficult start to the Premier League season.

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'Brentford 'til I die!' The Bees announce 'official funeral partners'

Championship side Brentford's latest partnership has raised a few eyebrows.

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Manuel Pellegrini: West Ham boss criticises fans for leaving early in Bournemouth defeat

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini criticises the club's fans after some left early during the defeat by Bournemouth.

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Steam for Linux Now Runs Windows-Only Games

Steam is expanding its support for Linux and modifying Wine to run games that are currently Windows-exclusive.

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Scientists Say Lazy Mollusks Are Less Likely to Go Extinct

Scientists from the University of Kansas analyzed mollusk extinctions over millions of years, finding the laziest species had the lowest chance of extinction.

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'Longest-serving' poppy seller Rosemary Powell dies aged 103

Rosemary Powell was awarded an MBE for her service to the Royal British Legion.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband 'so pleased' at release

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been reunited with her family after being granted a three-day release from prison in Iran.

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Hindu abuse victim wants more Asian survivors to speak out

Bobby Singh wants more sex abuse survivors from Asian backgrounds to speak out about their ordeal.

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Tomas Kalas: Bristol City sign Chelsea defender on season-long loan

Bristol City sign Chelsea's Czech international defender Tomas Kalas on loan for the rest of the Championship season.

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Nvidia Claims RTX GPUs Are Much Faster Than Pascal By Deliberately Comparing the Wrong Cards

Nvidia's new benchmark results for its RTX 2080 look great if you ignore how the company is comparing the wrong cards to make its case look much better than it actually is.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe held in Iran released temporarily

British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is granted three days temporary release from prison in Iran.

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Weigh-in for London Zoo's 19,000 animals

London Zoo keepers measure and weigh every animal for its annual audit.

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Tomer Hemed: Premier League Brighton loan striker to struggling QPR

Brighton & Hove Albion loan striker Tomer Hemed to Queens Park Rangers on a deal until the end of the 2018-19 season.

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Scientists Don’t Know What Causes Mysterious Purple Skyglow

The only thing we can be sure of at this point is that STEVE is much more majestic than its name.

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