The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI
Microsoft said Monday that it has eliminated about 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, adding to the string of AI-related layoffs hitting the tech world. The company said…
World Cup 2026: England’s Reece James expected to return for Norway quarter-final
England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday (22:00 BST).Tuchel's right-back crisis intensified after Jarell Quansah's red card in…
If you use Google, you’re training its AI. Here’s how to opt out.
Consider this a belated PSA: A recent change to Google’s privacy settings is allowing the company to store more of your data, including media such as “images, files, and audio…
Wimbledon 2026 highlights: Jasmine Paolini vs Alexandra Eala
Italy's Jasmine Paolini overcomes a spirited challenge from the Philippines' Alexandra Eala, winning 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The 13th seed books her place in the last…
Apple brings back card payments for Apple Account purchases in India after a four-year hiatus
Apple has begun restoring card payments for Apple Account purchases in India more than four years after withdrawing the option, the latest sign of how the iPhone maker is adapting…
Irish stakeholders hail progress on ‘sex for rent’ legal crackdown
The Civil Society Coalition for the Implementation of Sex for Rent Legislation – which incudes the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) – praised the progress of Criminal Law, Civil…
Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears
The inquest heard Morgan had given an account of his relationship with Cusack to the FA as part of the investigation following her death. In response to Dean Armstrong KC,…
Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears that AI will replace people at…
Women’s Super League: Beever-Jones signs new contract until 2030 with Chelsea
England forward Aggie Beever-Jones has signed a new contract with Chelsea, extending her stay at the club she joined as a nine-year-old until 2030. The 22-year-old has become an established…
How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username
Meta-owned chat app WhatsApp started to roll out username reservations for its 3 billion users earlier in June. The username feature is not active, but you can claim your username…