Michy Batshuayi: Crystal Palace sign Chelsea striker on loan until end of season

Out-of-favour Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi joins Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47081617

UK weather: Travel warnings after night of snowfall

Road, rail and air travel is disrupted after snow fell across southern England and Wales overnight.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47083215

Baby found abandoned in 'freezing' park

Police are "increasingly concerned" for the woman's welfare after the newborn was found in Newham.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47083204

Apple Blocks Google’s Internal iOS Apps Over Privacy Abuses

Apple just killed Google's internal iOS applications after discovering the company was monitoring internet users in virtually the same manner as Facebook. The punishment, however, is likely short-lived.

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Josh Parker: Charlton Athletic sign Gillingham striker on six-month deal

Charlton Athletic sign Antigua and Barbuda international forward Josh Parker on a permanent deal from Gillingham.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47081552

Charlie Wakefield: Coventry City sign former Chelsea youth winger

League One club Coventry City sign young winger Charlie Wakefield following his release by Chelsea.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47081570

ET Deals: Up to 60 Percent Off Logitech PC Accessories, MX Master Wireless Mouse for $50

For a limited time, Amazon is putting on a huge sale for select Logitech accessories. Find excellent discounts on mice, speaker systems, webcams, and more. In addition, there are plenty of other solid deals on power banks, game controllers, music streaming, and more.

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Scamers Use YouTube Copyright Strikes in Extortion Scheme

Some particularly unscrupulous people have realized that Google's YouTube copyright strike system makes a good extortion tool, so they're using it to threaten YouTubers.

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Nintendo Switch Set to Surpass N64 Lifetime Sales

Nintendo's Switch sold like gangbusters in Q4, but the company is trimming the number of devices it expects to sell for the full fiscal year.

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Kazaiah Sterling: Tottenham striker joins Sunderland on loan

League One Sunderland sign Tottenham striker Kazaiah Sterling on loan until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47080750

Solar Probe Begins Its Second Orbit of the Sun

NASA reports that Parker has completed a full orbit of the sun, and it's diving back for another pass.

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Asmedia Still Likely Building AMD Chipsets

Asmedia will remain a major partner of AMD for its 500 series chipsets, despite rumors to the contrary. Whether the X570 will contain AMD-designed silicon or not is still unclear.

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AMD’s Q4 2018 Results Show a Strong Finish, Despite Crypto Hangover

AMD's Q4 2018 and full year results are out, with a strong 2018 showing and good things ahead for 2019.

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West Ham: Reece Oxford joins Augsburg on loan

West Ham defender Reece Oxford joins Bundesliga outfit Augsburg on loan for the remainder of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47079213

Former Charlton Athletic owner ordered to reveal tax

Former Charlton and NUFC chief Tony Jimenez will have to send his bank details to HMRC.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47075503

Katrina Makunova death: Anger over knife-fall sentence

Katrina Makunova fell on a knife which she had in her handbag during a row with her boyfriend.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47070501

Aboubakar Kamara: Fulham striker loaned to Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor

Fulham have agreed to loan banned striker Aboubakar Kamara to Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47077017

EA Agrees to Remove FIFA Loot Boxes in Belgium

Belgium decided to make loot boxes illegal, but EA spent months ignoring the law. Now, it's backing down and will remove the feature from FIFA Ultimate Team.

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2019 Mazda3 Review: The Luxurious Compact Sedan for Track Days

Mazda's compact sedan grows bigger inside with a sumptuous cockpit. The i-ActiveSense Driver safety suite (more complete than Honda, Toyota) is on most models. For fun-to-drive, this is the small sedan to take home with you.

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Foxconn Admits It Won’t Build TV Plant in Wisconsin Despite $4B Investment

When Foxconn signed a deal with Wisconsin to build a massive plant on-site, it was hailed as an economic breakthrough for a troubled state. Two years later, the deal is a shadow of itself.

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Ilias Chair: QPR midfielder joins Stevenage on loan

Stevenage sign midfielder Ilias Chair on loan from Queens Park Rangers for the rest of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47070273

Parsons Green Tube bomber Ahmed Hassan's appeal bid rejected

Ahmed Hassan's homemade bomb partially exploded on a London Underground train in 2017, injuring 51 people.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47074503

UK weather: Warning upgraded as heavy snow forecast

The Met Office warns of evening rush hour travel disruption as snow hits England and Wales.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47071846

Homeless on streets: Figures fall but 'root causes' remain

Figures increased in London, the Midlands, north-east and Yorkshire and the Humber but fell elsewhere.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47059450

Intel’s 28-Core Overclockable Xeon Finally Available, Put Through Its Paces

Intel's 28-core Xeon has broken cover -- and it's surprisingly affordable, as these things go.

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In pictures: The African Christian congregations of London

Reuters photographer Simon Dawson captures African Christian communities in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-47070164

Aaron Morris: Harlequins full-back signs new contract with Premiership club

Harlequins full-back Aaron Morris signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47071222

Charlie Owens: QPR loan midfielder to Wycombe Wanderers on deadline day

QPR loan midfielder Charlie Owens to League One play-off hopefuls Wycombe Wanderers.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47070452

Tottenham transfers: Vincent Janssen pursued by La Liga's Real Betis

Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen is being pursued by La Liga side Real Betis for a January deadline day move.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47073185

Shane McLoughlin: AFC Wimbledon sign Ipswich Town youngster

AFC Wimbledon sign Republic of Ireland youth international Shane McLoughlin from Ipswich Town on a free transfer.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47072363

Kylie Minogue: Man warned after harassing pop star

Officers issued a harassment warning after being called to an address in west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47069197

Christian Dior: The V&A highlights why he loved Britain

A new exhibition at the V&A examines why the iconic designer loved British culture.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47055893

Jon Varney: Brentford appoint new chief executive

Brentford appoint former rugby union executive Jon Varney as their new chief executive, succeeding Mark Devlin.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47068782

Firearms charges against Abu Hamza's son dropped

Imran Mostafa Kamel was arrested during the investigation into the murder of a security guard.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47069198

London Broncos: Promoted Super League 'underdogs' determined to upset odds again

London Broncos proved doubters wrong as they won promotion to Super League. Can they do it again by staying there?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/47058303

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager takes blame for Bournemouth defeat

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his side's heaviest league defeat for 23 years was "my fault" after Wednesday's 4-0 loss at Bournemouth.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47065635

Neighbourhood Midwives closure: Mothers-to-be left 'high and dry'

One women says she was "devastated" when an NHS midwifery service ended with just a week's notice.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47059484

Museum shops

Museum and gallery shops are reporting rising sales and greater interest. What is their recipe for growth?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46924999

Knife crime: Suspects could be banned from social media

Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47064453

Liverpool Street delays warning after cables damaged

Overhead electric wires near London's Liverpool Street station were damaged on Wednesday night.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47067433

Scientists Turn Brain Scans Into Intelligible Speech With Neural Network

Stephen Hawking was perhaps the most famous user of "vocoder" speech synthesis hardware, but he was not alone. People all over the world are unable to speak on their own, but science may be approaching a point where they can turn their inner thoughts into speech without tedious typing or clicking.

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Your Next Phone Could Pack 1TB of Storage, Courtesy of Samsung

Samsung has announced new 1TB capacities for smartphone and mobile devices. Now when will the company bring it to shipping products?

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Arsenal look to Christopher Nkunku but Ivan Perisic & Yannick Carrasco deals unlikely

Ivan Perisic and Yannick Carrasco are unlikely to join Arsenal but the Gunners are working on deal for Christopher Nkunku.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47065677

How Does Quantum Computing Work?

We've all read plenty about quantum computing, and its promise for computing breakthroughs. But it isn't easy to figure out how it really does its magic. We'll take you through the basics and how it works to give you a sense of why it's so exciting.

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Apple Kills Facebook’s Internal iOS Apps After Latest Privacy Blunder

It's Wednesday, so that must mean Facebook is in hot water yet again after taking a laissez-faire attitude toward privacy.

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Christian Dior: 'Designer of dreams' exhibition at the V&A

Christian Dior was responsible for a "revolution in fashion" and made history in the industry.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47059026

Marko Arnautovic: West Ham striker could face Liverpool after scans reveal bruising

Scans reveal West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic only bruised foot in the defeat to Wolves on Tuesday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47064883

Aramide Oteh: Walsall sign QPR striker on loan until the end of the season

League One side Walsall sign QPR forward Aramide Oteh on loan until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47062912

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq allowed proxy votes for Brexit

A heavily pregnant MP who voted from a wheelchair a few weeks ago, has since given birth and been allowed to vote by proxy for the latest round of Brexit votes.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47061992

Nintendo Begins Phasing Out Wii Virtual Console, Making Classic Games Inaccessible

You can no longer buy content from the store, and any unspent Wii Points are now useless. That means some of Nintendo's classic games are now unavailable on any modern platform without piracy.

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Men guilty of waving gun during high-speed police chase

Armed officers fired shots and rammed the group's car during a high-speed chase in July 2018.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47059479

Flat-faced dogs: Battersea carries out most ever operations

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home performed surgery on more of the dogs than any other year in its history.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47057139

Matt Gallagher: Saracens full-back extends deal to summer of 2020

Academy product full-back Matt Gallagher signs a one-year contract extension at Saracens which will expires in 2020.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47060450

Britain's Katie Boulter loses to Ekaterina Alexandrova in St Petersburg

Katie Boulter loses to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47057129

MIT Creates Lasers That Whisper in Your Ear

As a nice bonus, the laser won't burn your skin or eyes should you turn your head at the wrong moment.

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Park Lane doorman murder accused appear in court

Tudor Simionov had been working as security at a private party in central London when he was killed.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47059020

Croydon 'zombie knife': 'Lenient' sentence overturned

Joshua Gardner is jailed for three-and-a-half years for wielding a huge knife in Croydon.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47054348

Britain's first female black headteacher

When Yvonne Conolly became a headmistress in 1969, she received racist abuse but refused to let it define her.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47035439

Ross Chisholm: Harlequins back agrees new contract

Harlequins back Ross Chisholm has signed a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47057219

Karlan Grant: Huddersfield Town sign striker from Charlton Athletic

Huddersfield sign English striker Karlan Grant from League One side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47056059

West Ham: Marko Arnautovic leaves Molineux on crutches after Wolves defeat

Marko Arnautovic leaves Molineux on crutches after suffering a foot injury during West Ham's 3-0 defeat by Wolves.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47051636

Starting a new career in your 80s

Hilary Forde-Chalkly, 82, has just completed a Masters, with the help of her husband Syd.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47047109

Curiosity Snaps New Mars Selfie Before Setting Course for New Location

Curiosity has been hanging around the Vera Rubin Ridge for over a year. It's getting ready to move out, but NASA took the time to snap a selfie first.

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ET Super Bowl Deals: Save on 4K TVS, Find Refurb OLEDs, $40 Fire TV Stick 4K

Getting ready for your big Super Bowl party? Now's an excellent time to grab a new 4K TV at a discount. Find affordable sets from Samsung, LG, TCL, Vizio, Hisense, and more right before the biggest game of the year.

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Islington fatal stabbing: Teenagers held over man's death

The boys were arrested close to the scene of the attack in Islington, London, police say.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47045490

Denis Suarez: Arsenal close to signing Barcelona midfielder

Arsenal are close to completing the signing of Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47049873

Android Q May Support Apple-Like 3D Face Unlock

Android's face unlock support is rudimentary at best. According to a new leak, a better version is coming to Android in the next major release.

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The London mother stockpiling ahead of Brexit uncertainty

London mother Jo Elgarf is worried about the availability of certain foods when the UK leaves the EU.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47045641

How poetry and art are helping to cure addiction

A recovery programme has been set up to help former drug and alcohol addicts through spoken word and poetry.

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Charlton Women fined £500 over failure to provide oxygen

Charlton are fined £500 for not providing oxygen in their abandoned Women's Championship game with Manchester United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47016072

QPR and Portsmouth charged by Football Association for brawl in FA Cup tie

QPR and Portsmouth are charged by the Football Association following a mass brawl during their FA Cup fourth-round tie.

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Sid Nelson: Millwall defender joins Tranmere Rovers on loan

Tranmere Rovers sign centre-back Sid Nelson on loan from Millwall for the rest of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47045517

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham are a victim of their own success

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club has become a victim of their own success.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47046649

Detroit Downfall: Why the Second-Oldest Auto Show Gave Up Its Prime Date

More than a decade after the LA show blinked and moved from January to November, Detroit blinked, too. Now it's a June show.

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Nvidia Mobile RTX Max-Q GPUs: Identical Core Counts, Fractional Clocks

Nvidia's new RTX mobile GPUs are full-fat Turing implementations running at a much lower clock speed.

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John Alford: London's Burning and Grange Hill star admits resisting arrest

Police were called after John Alford was spotted sitting in a council bin lorry, a court hears.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47045484

Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri can't make promise over game time

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he cannot guarantee Callum Hudson-Odoi first-team football but that the club do not plan to sell him this year.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47041874

Murder arrests over New Year's Day Park Lane stabbing

Tudor Simionov had been working as security at a private party in central London when he was killed.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47045633

Southampton v Crystal Palace

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46968491

Bournemouth v Chelsea

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46968492

SkyProwler 2 VTOL Transforming Drone Is Sleeker, Faster

Almost all consumer drone aircraft rely on four or more vertical rotors for all their propulsion, but then there are a few fixed-wing drones that can get moving faster. The Krossblade SkyProwler 2 aims to offer the best of both worlds.

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AMD’s Upcoming 12-Core Ryzen CPU Pops Up in Online Database

New leaked data suggests AMD will bring a 12-core CPU to the mainstream desktop market when 7nm Ryzen launches later this year.

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Met Police officer 'failed to circulate acid attack footage'

A detective who allegedly failed to pass on images of a suspected attacker is under investigation.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47044322

'County lines': Police report expansion in drug-running networks

Gangs now operate more than 2,000 county lines in 23 police forces across the UK, police say.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47043251

Speedboat killer

After months on the run, the speedboat killer has handed himself in. This is what we know about the case.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47040396

Rail user satisfaction at 10-year low

Transport Focus says only four in five passengers are happy with their service, the lowest since 2008.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47040644

James Lang: Harlequins' Scotland back signs new deal with Premiership club

Scotland back James Lang signs a new contract with Premiership side Harlequins.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47042131

Tottenham Hotspur v Watford

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46968493

Emirates confirmed as RL World Cup venue

Arsenal's Emirates Stadium is confirmed as one of 21 host venues for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/47040055

Speedboat killer: Jack Shepherd 'wants to stay in Georgia'

Jack Shepherd's lawyer says she will fight his extradition back to the UK.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47039077

John Malkovich: Harvey Weinstein play may 'upset' people

The American actor is set to star in Bitter Wheat, a play inspired by the disgraced film producer.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47029796

FA Cup: Five reasons why Barnet v Brentford was an FA Cup cracker

Relive the best of the action as Barnet and Brentford play out an enthralling 3-3 draw in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at the Hive.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/47036957

Amy Shark: Stowaways found on singer's bus near UK border

Amy Shark says the discovery ahead of her UK tour was "scary" and "heartbreaking".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47036988

Commons approves proxy voting trial for new parents

MPs on parental leave will now be able to nominate another MP to vote on their behalf.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47027143

The view from either side of Brexit

Have the last two years brought people any closer together?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47034629

Nvidia Stock Smashed on Weak Earnings, Turing Woes

Nvidia stock was hammered today after the company acknowledged a sharp drop in its expected Q4 results. Turing sales and macroeconomic weakness were cited as key reasons for the revenue decline.

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MIT Created 2D Material to Convert Wi-Fi into Power

We all know that battery technology has been slow to evolve, and none of the potentially revolutionary next-gen designs have panned out yet. So, why not just skip the battery entirely?

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FA Cup: Daniel Sparkes' brilliant' free-kick levels for Barnet against Brentford

Barnet's Daniel Sparkes curls home an "absolutely brilliant" free-kick to make it 3-3 against Championship Brentford in an enthralling FA Cup fourth-round tie at The Hive.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/47036423

George Groves - why British boxer should be proud of his career

How George Groves crafted a night to remember, showed resilience in spades and jolted British boxing's resurgence.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47031929

Liverpool Women 1-0 West Ham United Women: Reds win despite 'goal' controversy

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk ensures Liverpool beat West Ham despite the Reds controversially being denied an earlier effort.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46941915

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea draw Man Utd in FA Cup fifth round

Defending champions Chelsea will host 12-time winners Manchester United in the standout tie of the fifth round of the FA Cup.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47021610

Reports: TSMC Accident Destroys Tens of Thousands of Nvidia GPU Wafers

A report claims that TSMC has suffered a major problem with its 16/12nm production lines. The issue is specifically claimed to hit Nvidia.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea refusing to sell teenage winger

Chelsea tell Callum Hudson-Odoi that they are unwilling to sell him, after the teenager handed in a transfer request.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47034326

NASA Making One More Attempt to Contact Opportunity Mars Rover

Last week marked 15 years on the Martian surface for the little rover, but it remains silent following a monster dust storm on the red planet last year.

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Speedboat killer: Jack Shepherd's lawyer receives Nazi death threat

A letter tells solicitor Richard Egan to remember murdered MP Jo Cox and makes Nazi references.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47029302

Arsenal v Cardiff City

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46955251

Frenemies: BMW, Mercedes Prepare ‘Jurbey’ Joint Mobility Service

From the Land of Fahrvergnügen: ride-hailing, car sharing, charging, parking, and multimodal transportation.

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Unai Emery: Arsenal boss says Gunners could make two signings before transfer deadline day

Arsenal boss Unai Emery says the club could make two signings by Thursday - but they probably won't be defenders.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47034999

Astronauts of Apollo 14 May Have Found Piece of Earth Lying on Moon

The Apollo 14 astronauts may have brought back a tiny fragment of Earth rock. It's not exactly the sort of thing you'd expect to find lying about on the Moon.

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Fulham v Brighton & Hove Albion

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46955255

Cracked windscreen plane makes emergency return to Isle of Man

An Isle of Man flight to London turns around over the Irish Sea after its windscreen cracks.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-47031013

The FCC Has Been Accused of Colluding With Telcos to Rig 5G Rules

The head of the House Commerce Committee has accused the FCC of collaborating with cellular carriers to game the US court system and move cases into friendlier districts.

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Intel’s 10nm Cannon Lake Core i3-8121U Finally Gets a Review

Intel's Core i3-8121 -- the only 10nm CPU it currently ships -- has been quietly in-market for over a year, officially at least. It's finally gotten a review and overall evaluation.

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Millwall racist chanting: Steve Kavanagh calls for football authorities to work together to educate fans

Millwall chief executive Steve Kavanagh calls for football authorities to work together to educate fans.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47033129

Alvaro Morata: Chelsea striker joins Atletico Madrid on loan

Chelsea's Spanish striker Alvaro Morata joins Atletico Madrid on loan until the end of next season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47033527

Millwall v Everton: Police say violence was 'worst seen for some time'

The Met say a brawl before Millwall and Everton's FA Cup clash involving dozens of fans was "shocking".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47032389

Going Solar Part 2: Ensuring the Project Is a Success

Installing a solar system isn't as complex as building an entire house or addition, but there are some wrinkles that can cause complications. We take you through some of them and offer tips on what to look for and how to make your project a success.

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The rock stars of poetry explain why the art is in demand

Some of the new faces of British poetry explain why they think sales are surging among millennials.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47005108

Snow may disrupt travel across the UK

Forecasters predict that rain on Tuesday will turn to snowfall, which could affect roads and trains.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47027762

Stirling named Irish T20 skipper for Oman and Afghanistan series

Paul Stirling will lead Ireland in T20 games in the upcoming Oman and Afghanistan series in the absence of Gary Wilson.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47031214

Gonzalo Higuain a mercenary, says Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini

Chelsea's on-loan striker Gonzalo Higuain is a "mercenary", says Italy's interior minister Matteo Salvini.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47027051

Ace Combat 7 Is Fun, but Frame Rate Can’t Keep Up On Base Consoles

Bandai Namco hasn't exactly been the best steward of the Ace Combat series. After the somewhat controversial mainline installment early in the Xbox 360's lifespan, we've only had spin-offs and experiments to tide us over. But after a decade of thumb-twiddling, arcade flight enthusiasts finally have something to crow about with Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

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Croydon self-storage warehouse fire customers 'sorely let down'

London's mayor says he is "disturbed" by how Shurgard is treating clients in the fire's aftermath.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47029323

Barnet v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of the FA Cup game between Barnet and Brentford.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46941901

Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46955256

George Groves: Former WBA world super-middleweight champion retires

Former WBA world super-middleweight champion George Groves announces his retirement from boxing.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47026148

Danny Care: Harlequins extend England scrum-half's contract by two years

England scrum-half Danny Care signs a new two-year deal contract with club side Harlequins.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47029332

Functioning alcoholics on their road to recovery

Meet a mum, student and city worker who all know what it's like to be a 'functioning alcoholic'.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47007815

The mistake that led to a £1.2bn business

How two Estonian friends built popular money transfer business TransferWise.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46985443

Callum Hudson-Odoi gives Chelsea a taste of what they might miss

Callum Hudson-Odoi showed his class - and what Chelsea could be about to lose - in the FA Cup on Sunday, but what happens next is down to Chelsea writes Alistair Magowan.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47024012

Police officers suspended for years during misconduct investigations

One officer said she tried to take her own life while waiting more than three years for a hearing.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46974580

Green Motion customers 'billed hundreds for existing car damage'

Customers at one of the UK's biggest hire car companies claim they were billed for damage they did not cause.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46974240

Man found dead at property in Acton

Police say they found the body of a man at a property in Alfred Road in Acton, west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47023331

Reading Women 0-3 Arsenal Women: Vivianne Miedema breaks WSL record

Netherlands striker Vivianne Miedema's 16th league goal of the season helps WSL title hopefuls Arsenal win at Reading.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46936037

Chelsea Women 2-3 Birmingham City Women: Ellen White wins thriller late on

Birmingham City come from behind to beat title-chasing Chelsea in new manager Marta Tejedor's first match in charge.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46936040

Jack Clifford: England forward signs new Harlequins contract

England back-row forward Jack Clifford signs a new three-year contract with Harlequins.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47022612

Bakary Sako: Crystal Palace re-sign forward from West Brom

Forward Bakary Sako rejoins Crystal Palace from West Brom on a deal until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47021128

Two teenagers stabbed in separate attacks in London

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in south London and a 17-year-old in north London on Saturday night.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47019877

Racist chanting at Millwall v Everton investigated by FA

Racist chanting during Millwall's FA Cup win over Everton is described as "disgusting" by Kick It Out and being investigated by the Football Association.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47019409

Inside London's 'loneliness café'

Louise Kaye started Café Conversations in Chiswick, west London, when her husband became ill.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47013525

Millwall v Everton: Man slashed in face during football brawl

A fight breaks out ahead of Millwall and Everton's FA Cup clash at The Den in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47018231

ET Deals: Start Streaming Games with Humble Caffeine Bundle

Looking for a better way to stream? Jump into this week's Humble Caffeine Bundle to get access to the pre-release of a new streaming app called Caffeine. Even better, you can grab some awesome games to play for your fans.

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Ivan Perisic: Arsenal want Inter Milan winger on loan

Arsenal make approach to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic - with an option to buy him in the summer for £35m.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47013815

London Underground: Celebrating 150 years of the District line

In 1864 the District Line first ran from South Kensington to Westminster.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47008700

Ruud Gullit on Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: It is risky to publicly criticise players, even if you are right

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri should not say what he thinks next time he is asked about Eden Hazard, says former Blues boss and MOTD pundit Ruud Gullit.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47000999

Laurent Koscielny may have broken jaw - Arsenal boss Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says defender Laurent Koscielny suffered a suspected broken jaw against Manchester United

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47010749

Retired offers money to help catch PC Fletcher memorial vandals

PC Yvonne Fletcher's memorial in St James's Park was among five vandalised in London last week.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47013530

Dagenham & Redbridge v Aldershot Town

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Aldershot Town.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46929046

Leyton Orient v Maidstone United

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46929053

Sutton United v Ebbsfleet United

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46929114

Bromley v Eastleigh

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Bromley and Eastleigh.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46929048

Police car deaths prompt investigations

The AA said the four deaths in four days could reflect a rise in the use of vehicles in crime.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46999489

How dogs become live-saving blood donors

The Hendon 24-Hour Hospital in north London is now running "doggy donor days".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47013527

Peterborough United v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Peterborough United and Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46928901

Scrap metal boss jailed for stashing stolen jewels in ceiling

Charles Matthews hid the stolen hoard of diamonds and carved emeralds at his business in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47009176

SpaceX Plans Crewed Dragon Test Flight for Next Month

It's been a long time coming, but NASA's Commercial Crew Program is close to its first launch. SpaceX says it is currently planning for the initial test flight of its crewed Dragon capsule next month.

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New Horizons Beams Back Sharper Image of Ultima Thule

We've seen a few images of this object from New Horizons, but the latest image is much sharper, revealing some fascinating features.

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Free travel for London Overground commuters amid train delays

Transport for London says it had hoped new trains would be running on the network by this month.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47001293

Intel Stock Slides on Weak Guidance Despite Record Quarter

Intel's stock price was hit after it projected some uncertainty about the economic climate in 2019, but the company's 2018 results were quite good.

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On-the-run Salisbury Novichok hoaxer jailed

Alex King, 42, and his wife collapsed at a restaurant in Salisbury months after the Skripals' poisoning.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47001288

New Mac Malware Uses Steganography to Sneak Into Computers

The so-called VeryMal payload makes its way into computers by way of ad image files impregnated with a steganography based payload.

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Tyrone Givans: HMP Pentonville failures blamed for prisoner's death

Tyrone Givans, 32, hanged himself at HMP Pentonville on 26 February 2018.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47002051

BBL Cup Final: Lions taking nothing for granted - Robinson

London Lions' Justin Robinson wants his team to treat Sunday's BBL Cup Final against Glasgow Rocks 'like any other game'.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/47001378

TSMC: Weak 2019 Demand, but 5nm Set for 2020 Volume Manufacturing

TSMC isn't super-confident about foundry demand in 1H 2019 but claims its 5nm ramp is fully on-track.

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AFC Wimbledon v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between AFC Wimbledon and West Ham United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46928718

Restaurant gets death threats over anti-Brexit receipts

A London restaurant owner says he won't remove the message on receipts, which celebrates immigration.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46995697

Apple Lays Off 200+ People From Project Titan, Its Self-Driving Car Effort

Apple has laid off 200 people from its autonomous car effort, dubbed Project Titan.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Tom Varndell to start for Leicester Tigers at Northampton Saints

Tom Varndell will make his first Leicester start for nearly a decade in the Premiership Rugby Cup on Saturday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47003100

Surrey: England batsmen Pope and Stoneman among seven to sign new deals

England's Ollie Pope and Mark Stoneman are among seven players to sign new deals with county champions Surrey.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47004074

Paul Smyth: Northern Ireland forward joins Accrington Stanley on loan from QPR

Accrington Stanley sign Northern Ireland forward Paul Smyth on loan from QPR for the rest of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47003700

Chelsea: Reading sign USA international Matt Miazga on loan until end of season

Reading sign former New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47000544

David Wheeler: QPR winger joins MK Dons on loan until the end of the season

MK Dons sign QPR winger David Wheeler on loan until the end of the season following his recall from Portsmouth

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47004069

Boeing Tests Autonomous Flying Taxi

It didn't fly for long, but it's still a step in the right direction. Maybe we'll get those flying cars yet. 

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Westminster Council pension fund fraudster jailed

Ian Woodall, 47, siphoned cash from Westminster Council's coffers to pay for a house and cars.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47001289

Jill Dando documentary to mark 20th anniversary of death

"Never-before-seen material" will feature in the film about the BBC presenter's 1999 death.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46977351

The amazing invention for blind musicians

Can a new invention help a blind musical virtuoso see the conductor’s baton and play in time with an orchestra?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-46994209

Fiddler on the Roof heads to the West End

A production of the 1964 musical is transferring to the West End after hugely positive reviews.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46833051

London Pride beers sold to Japanese firm

London-based brewer Fuller's is selling its beer and cider business to Asahi of Japan for £250m.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46999208

Speedboat killer: Jack Shepherd to appear in court

Jack Shepherd was on the run during his trial, when he was convicted of killing Charlotte Brown.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46999600

Portsmouth v Queens Park Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46928654

Chelsea reach Carabao Cup final: 'I don't care' - Hazard on Sarri criticism

Eden Hazard says he does not care about criticism from manager Maurizio Sarri after helping Chelsea beat Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46995870

Darren Currie: Barnet boss eyes another FA Cup upset as his non-league side face Brentford

Darren Currie was once dubbed the most tattooed footballer in Britain. Now Barnet's new head coach is chasing a second Championship scalp in the FA Cup.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46817377

Food allergies: Tougher labelling law to prevent deaths

The tougher rules are being called "Natasha's law" after a girl who died from a Pret a Manger sandwich.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46994179

Australia explorer Matthew Flinders' remains found in HS2 dig

Matthew Flinders led the first circumnavigation of Australia and was buried in London in 1814.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46974247

Can type 2 diabetes go into remission?

In London there are an estimated 475,000 people who have been diagnosed with the disease.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46986950

London violence: Three men hurt in Edmonton stabbing

One man remains in hospital after a violence involving a group of youths in Edmonton, Scotland Yard says.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46993743

Merton police attack: Officer footage released by Met

Two officers were assaulted by a group of men in Merton, south-west London, last November.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46990805

DeepMind AI Challenges Pro StarCraft II Players, Wins Almost Every Match

After just 18 months, DeepMind has an AI that beats the world's best StarCraft II players, and it's not even close.

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ET Deals: Extra 15 Percent Off XPS and Alienware Systems, Up to 30 Percent Off ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Extreme Laptops

If you're in the market for a high-end gaming PC, today's coupon code from Dell is hard to pass up. Enter code "AFF15GTX" at checkout, and select XPS and Alienware models will get an extra 15 percent discount.

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Google’s Proposed Chrome Changes Would Cripple Ad Blockers, Other Extensions

Google is proposing major changes to Chrome that would cripple the functionality of ad blockers and other security-and-privacy-focused extensions.

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Here’s What to Expect From the Samsung Galaxy S10

While nothing is confirmed at this point, we've heard plenty of leaked information and we've even got some clear photos. Let's round it all up and see if we can figure out what Samsung's next flagship phone will offer.

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Nintendo’s Switch, Super Smash Bros. Absolutely Crushed December

Both Super Smash Bros Ultimate and the Nintendo Switch had an incredible December.

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London WW2 statue 'vandalism' CCTV images released

Monuments to Bomber Command, the Royal Marines, PC Yvonne Fletcher and Sir Winston Churchill were targeted.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46993590

Sheila Thomas murder: Man jailed for killing wife

Sheila Thomas had left her husband David, 73, for a former lover who contacted her via Facebook.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46993593

Cenk Tosun: Crystal Palace want Everton striker on loan

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Everton striker Cenk Tosun on loan until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46994599

Your Results Do Vary: Chevrolet Silverado V8 Tops Turbo Four on MPG

When running at 75 mph -- typical highway speed to Car and Driver, and many normal drivers -- the V8-powered model with cylinder shutdown gets 17 percent better mileage.

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Meizu Announces a Phone Without Any Ports

Chinese manufacturer Meizu has announced a phone without any buttons at all. You might even call it courageous.

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Millwall v Everton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Millwall and Everton.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46928653

Sophie Lionnet: French au pair killer in conviction appeal

Ouissem Medouni and his partner Sabrina Koudier were both convicted and jailed last year.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-46986954

Victor Moses: Chelsea winger completes Fenerbahce medical

Chelsea winger Victor Moses completes a medical before a proposed loan move to Turkish club Fenerbahce.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46984393

FA Cup giant-killers get Roy of the Rovers tribute

Newport's giant-killing of Leicester was dubbed "Roy of the Rovers stuff "- now it really is.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46988009

Arsenal v Manchester United

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's FA Cup game between Arsenal and Manchester United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46914273

Who Makes the Most Reliable Hard Drives?

Backblaze has released its data set for the full year 2018 and there are some surprises in it this time around.

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