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US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. Mr Johnson, who leads the Republican-controlled House, told CNBC they are "trying to work out schedules". The news comes as the relationship between Israeli leaders and leading US Democrats has grown tense. Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer has called for Israeli voters to replace Mr Netanyahu, who he has deemed a barrier to peace talks in Gaza. "I would love to have him come in and address a joint session of Congress," Mr Johnson told the network on Thursday. "We'll certainly extend that invitation." He added that he had personally been invited to address Israeli lawmakers in the Knesset, calling it a "great honour". Mr Schumer, who is Jewish and a supporter of Israel, delivered a 40-minute speech on the Senate floor last week calling for Israel to hold new elections to replace Mr Netanyahu. He criticised Mr Netanyahu and his conservative government for his handling of the war in Gaza, saying he "has lost his way" and argued that he stands in the way of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Mr Johnson on Thursday criticised him for those remarks. "To suggest to our strongest ally in the Middle East, the only stable democracy, that he knows better how to run their democracy is just patently absurd," he said. In response to Mr Johnson, Mr Schumer's office released a statement saying he did not object to an address by Mr Netanyahu. "Israel has no stronger ally than the United States and our relationship transcends any one president or any one prime minister," Mr Schumer said. "I will always welcome the opportunity for the prime minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way." Mr Johnson's comments on the invitation come a day after Mr Netanyahu delivered remarks behind closed doors to Republicans in the Senate. Mr Schumer turned down a request from Mr Netanyahu to speak to Senate Democrats, saying any address should be done in a bipartisan fashion. Mr Netanyahu last spoke to the US Congress in 2015, when both chambers were controlled by Republicans. He used the opportunity to criticise then President Barack Obama, a Democrat, for pursuing a deal with US allies and Iran to curtail that https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68631499

Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar will step down as party leader immediately and will resign as taoiseach as soon as his Fine Gael successor is selected. Announcing his resignation, Mr Varadkar described leading his country as "the most fulfilling time of my life". He was Ireland's youngest PM in 2017 when he became Fine Gael leader. He currently leads the coalition government in Dublin, along with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. Speaking from the steps of government buildings in Dublin on Wednesday, Mr Varadkar said he had "led Ireland from unemployment to full employment, from budget deficit to budget surplus, from austerity to prosperity". Mr Varadkar added that he was "proud that we have made the country a more equal and more modern place when it comes to the rights of children, the LGBT community, equality for women and their bodily autonomy". During his time as taoiseach, Mr Varadkar championed referendums to change the Irish constitution legalising same-sex marriage and abortion. Mr Varadkar also listed work to improve the affordability of childcare among his achievements as well as increasing government spending on arts and culture, international development, and public infrastructure. He said that he felt the current government "could be re-elected" but he felt he was "not the best person for the job anymore". In the election of 2020, Mr Varadkar led his party to a third-place finish in terms of number of seats in Dáil Éireann, the lower house in the country's parliament. As part of the coalition deal struck between the parties it was agreed that Mr Varadkar and Micheál Martin would each hold the position of taoiseach for two years. In 2020, Mr Martin was appointed taoiseach with Mr Varadkar serving as his tánaiste (deputy PM), before the two swapped roles in 2022. Speaking after Mr Varadkar's resignation announcement, Mr Martin said he had been "surprised" by the decision. "I want to take the opportunity to thank him sincerely, we got on very well," Mr Martin added. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68616372

Wales suffered the embarrassment of a first Six Nations Wooden Spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory in Cardiff, with head coach Warren Gatland saying it felt as though Welsh rugby had hit rock bottom. Wales finished bottom of the table as they suffered five defeats in one Six Nations tournament for the first time in 21 years. The sight of modern-day legend George North being carried off injured in his final international appearance and forlorn young captain Dafydd Jenkins bravely fronting up in a television interview were enduring images. Short-term pain for long-term gain. That is how the reset of Welsh rugby has been billed. The first part is definitely apt. Whether the second part will follow remains questionable. While Gatland has pleaded for patience as he continues an extensive post-World Cup rebuilding job, stark statistics cannot be avoided. Wales have lost 12 of the past 13 Six Nations matches. The most concerning thing is a run of seven successive Six Nations home defeats, with two on the bounce to Italy. Opposition sides used to fear coming into the Cardiff cauldron. Now they arrive at the Principality Stadium expecting to win. More often than not, they do. The ground has played host to some memorable Welsh rugby moments, with Six Nations title triumphs and Grand Slam glory topping that list. Recently though, the Cardiff venue has seemingly lost its aura. There have been 14 losses and one draw in the past 21 capped internationals at home, with victories against only Canada, Fiji, Australia, Scotland, Argentina and England in full internationals during that sequence. The atmosphere remains among world rugby's finest, but opponents are no longer fazed by what awaits them. The supporters will keep coming, for now. Watching a small minority of fans leave after half-time and a half-hearted second-half Mexican Wave going around the ground while Italy were winning 18-0 were among the most depressing sights of a sorry campaign. The Cardiff mood was in stark contrast to five years ago when Wales stormed to the Six Nations title and a Grand Slam by crushing Ireland. That 2019 success seems a lifetime ago. Has Gatland lost his touch? Gatland revealed following the Italy defeat he had offered his resignation to Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney after the final whistle. He says that offer was turned down. Gatland consistently says international rugby is about results. If his predecessor Wayne Pivac had overseen anything like the dismal display against Italy, he would have been castigated. Gatland is contracted until the 2027 World Cup, having returned for a second spell as Wales head coach in December 2022. When he accepted the advances from the WRU to replace Pivac, Gatland knew there was always a danger that he might damage the memory of his first stint in charge. The challenge for the 60-year-old will be to prove he has the hunger and interest for the rebuild. Wales have enjoyed plenty of glory days over the past two decades, many of them under Gatland. The Kiwi was in charge from 2007 to 2019, when Wales won four Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams and reached two World Cup semi-finals. Since he returned, Gatland has won only one of 10 Six Nations matches, against Italy in Rome last year. His overall record during his second spell is six wins in 18 games, with four of those victories coming in the World Cup last year, where Gatland steered Wales into the quarter-finals before losing to Argentina. That performance demonstrated he could improve a side after having preparation time. The worrying element of this Six Nations campaign was the lack of development, from the team that gave Scotland a 27-point start in the opening game to the team that delivered one of the poorest performances in living memory against the Italians. Golden generation has gone A raft of senior players have retired in this past year and this new generation has predictably come up well short at Test level. Gatland has lost a lot of experience with the retirements of Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric, Rhys Webb, Dan Biggar, Josh Navidi, Leigh Halfpenny and now North. Liam Williams, Gareth Anscombe, Tomas Francis, Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, Taine Plumtree, Christ Tshiunza and Dewi Lake have been unavailable for this campaign because of injury or club commitments. Most coaches would find these departures challenging. In certain positions, Gatland's policy has been to blood young players like Mackenzie Martin, Alex Mann, Cameron Winnett and Evan Lloyd with the 2027 World Cup in mind rather than selecting more established players. Gatland will likely look at his own performance with regards to tactics and gameplan, and whether he should have used players like Mason Grady and Will Rowlands more. Those two made only one start between them. His backroom staff will also be reviewed, with the attack game under Alex King generally falling short during the tournament, while the set-piece - which is on Jonathan Humphreys' watch - remains a concern. Life is not about to get any easier for Gatland or his players. Their next game is against world champions South Africa in June, followed by a two-Test tour of Australia. All this is taking place while the Welsh rugby system is broken and needs fixing. The spotlight deserves to be more on the powerbrokers who have overseen the recent demise of the Welsh game at so many levels. Wales players and supporters have been let down. The under-20s lose more games than they win, while regional rugby is struggling with the four sides languishing in the bottom half of the United Rugby Championship. Ospreys are the only Welsh professional side to beat a non-Welsh team in 2024. The last time Wales received the Wooden Spoon there was transformational change, with the club system replaced by five regional professional teams, which was eventually reduced to four with the demise of the Celtic Warriors. Whether a further cull to three, or even two, is required to streamline the talent within Wales will be debated. That possibility is fraught with danger over identity as fans would be asked to support new teams. If four teams are maintained, they must somehow be funded properly, a challenge in the modern-day financial world. The 25-cap law will also be reviewed. The policy only allows players who have 25 caps or more to go and play for clubs outside of Wales while remaining eligible for the national team - although there are caveats, too many some would argue. Players have recently been queuing up to say the policy should be scrapped but its defenders claim it keeps young stars in Wales and gives the national side maximum preparation time. Food for thought for Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood, who so far have offered only generic words about the future of Welsh rugby. What we need to see now is action from the pair and executive director of rugby Nigel Walker. Difficult decisions have to be made. Tierney came into her new role in January, backed by a new-look WRU board, and promised an overall strategy would be announced by June. The fact there is not a current plan sums up the sorry mess Welsh rugby finds itself in on and off the pitch. This pain Welsh rugby is experiencing now will only be worth it if it leads to that long-term gain. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/68585200

A farmer said he had seen "nothing like it before" when one of his ewes gave birth to a lamb weighing 16kg (35lb). Meilir Jones, from Powys, helped with the birth on his farm in Llangadfan, near Oswestry, on Sunday. The animal is over three times the size of a regular lamb. Guinness World Records said it did not record the weight of lambs and so could not confirm whether the animal had broken any records. Mr Jones said he noticed the ewe starting to lamb and realised it needed some help. “I just put my hand in the sheep and started to feel this lamb and thought ‘this is a bit of a mess’," he told Radio Cymru's Agricultural Bulletin. “I started pulling and pulling and pulling, and it came out like a big lump. “I weighed him and the clock said 16kg… massive.” A regular-sized lamb is about 5kg (11lb). 'Record for me' Mr Jones said he had heard of an 11kg (24lb) lamb being born in Wales a few years ago, but had never seen anything like this. He added that he was shocked that the sheep “was hiding this big lamb inside”. “I’ve had big lambs before, but nothing like this little guy," he said. “It’s a record for me.” He said he was also grateful that nothing went wrong. “The sheep and the lamb are alive and that’s the most important thing,” he said. Mr Jones said he and his family were thinking of a name for the animal. “I have a few names popping up in my head, something that will match the lamb’s personality. I think something like Rocky maybe?” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9e13j1n1lo

Get ready for Holi 2024 with Bollywood celebrity-inspired trendy white outfits. Find chic styles for men and women to rock the festival in fashion-forward flairHoli 2024: India celebrates many festivals throughout the year, with Holi being one of the most po[CENSORED]r. Now that the colourful time of the year has arrived, we know that many of you are looking forward to sharing this joyous occasion with your loved ones. This year, the festival of colours will be celebrated with much fanfare and enthusiasm on Monday, March 25. The colourful festivities of Holi include smearing your loved ones with gulaal, having fun with water cannons, chowing down on mouth-watering thandai and indulging in delicious gujias. In the midst of the party preparations, if your choice of outfit for the much-anticipated Holi bash has taken a back seat, do not worry. https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/holi-2024-fashion-from-kriti-sanon-to-vicky-kaushal-b-wood-celeb-inspired-stylish-white-outfit-ideas-for-men-and-women-101710928639216.html

This is the new Peugeot E-5008 – a seven-seat SUV that Peugeot says is “the only model in its segment to offer 100 per cent electric mobility for seven passengers with a choice of powertrains”. We think they might have forgotten about the similarly priced, seven-seat Mercedes EQB and GLB, but we’ll let them off because they’re excited about their new car. Unsurprisingly, it’s quite a good-looking thing. Up front you get Peugeot’s three light claws either side of the new grille, and there are LED lights as standard with fancy Pixel LEDs on the top spec GT trim. It’s chunky and slab-sided from the rear, and the wheel designs are typically excellent. All of the old 5008’s chrome has gone too, replaced with Meteor Grey contrast paint higher up and Orbital Black on the lower plastic bits. You can have six different exterior colours too, although two of those are different shades of grey and two more are black and white. Boring. Still, what’s underneath the E-5008 is fairly interesting. It’s based on the Stellantis STLA-M platform and is offered with three different electric powertrains. The 210 Single Motor is the entry point to the range, with a 73kWh battery offering 311 miles of range. The 230 Long Range Single Motor is next and looks like it could be the pick of the bunch, with a giant 98kWh battery offering up to 410 miles of range (pending WLTP approval). At the top of the tree is the 320 Dual Motor AWD which, as you might have guessed, gets two electric motors and the smaller battery option for presumably around 300 miles of range. Oh, and the numbers in the names display the power output in PS, so you’re looking at 207bhp, 227bhp and 316bhp respectively. A heat pump is optional to improve efficiency, but all E-5008s will rapid charge at speeds of up to 160kW. Plus, even though it has been designed as an EV first, if you want petrol power there will be a 48-volt mild-hybrid at launch with 134bhp or a more powerful plug-in hybrid in 2025. Inside you get seating for up to seven people, with the front row getting optional AGR-approved seats (that’s the German campaign for healthier backs) and the middle row able to slide and recline. There’s a big panoramic glass roof too, plus 259 litres of boot space when you’ve got seven seats in place, 748 litres when you fold the rearmost row and 1,815 litres when only the front seats remain standing. We’re sure that giant 21in ‘Panoramic i-Cockpit’ display won’t have escaped your attention either. That’s the same as you get in the new E-3008 and includes built-in Chat GPT (eugh) and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility. Peugeot says orders for the new 5008 will open in Autumn this year and that cars will be covered by a new 8-year/100,000 warranty. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/new-peugeot-e-5008-all-electric-seven-seater-410-miles-range

The US secretary of state has flown to the Middle East to discuss a post-war plan to govern and secure Gaza. Antony Blinken's talks with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia and then Egypt will focus on what the US calls "an architecture for lasting peace". It comes as witnesses said Israeli forces had escalated their operation around al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, carrying out a number of air strikes. Earlier, Israel's military said it had killed 90 gunmen there since Monday. Separately, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas are continuing in Qatar to bring about a ceasefire and the release of hostages. But there are few signs that a breakthrough is imminent. Mr Blinken's sixth trip to the region since the start of the war in Gaza saw him land in Jeddah on Wednesday afternoon to meet the Saudi leadership. Descending from the plane shortly before sundown he was greeted by waiting officials, including Mazin al-Himali from the Saudi foreign ministry, who embraced Mr Blinken. He is expected to meet the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, at the royal palace on Wednesday night. State department spokesman Matthew Miller said they would discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and increase aid deliveries to Gaza, amid further dire warnings about the scale of the humanitarian crisis there. A UN-backed food security assessment this week said 1.1 million people in Gaza were struggling with catastrophic hunger and starvation, adding that a man-made famine in the north was imminent between now and May. Also on the agenda would be "co-ordination on post-conflict planning for Gaza, including ensuring Hamas can no longer govern or repeat the attacks of 7 October, a political path for the Palestinian people with security assurances with Israel, and an architecture for lasting peace and security in the region", Mr Miller added. Mr Blinken will travel to Cairo on Thursday to meet Egyptian leaders. The Americans are trying to bring together a major deal that would put the internationally-recognised Palestinian Authority (PA) back into Gaza for the first time since it was driven out by Hamas 17 years ago. Nothing has yet been drawn up, but the ideas are thought to include possible support on the ground from Arab nations, while all the parties including Israel would commit to pursuing a two-state solution - the long-held international formula for peace. The major Arab sponsor Saudi Arabia would normalise relations with Israel in return for access to advanced US weapons and an American-backed civilian nuclear power programme. However, even if such a multi-part plan could be agreed, US officials concede it is likely only attainable in the longer term. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly rejected the idea of PA control of Gaza. The issue is likely to be another sticking point amid an already fractious relationship with President Biden. Some of those familiar with the plan concede it feels ambitious given the lack of breakthrough on a ceasefire agreement, the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and because any remaining trust between Israelis and Palestinians is shattered. But the US administration hopes it can still use the moment to grasp the initiative. Mr Blinken will also travel to Israel on Friday as part of his current trip. According to Mr Miller, he will discuss with Israeli leaders the hostage negotiations and the "need to ensure the defeat of Hamas, including in Rafah, in a way that protects the civilian po[CENSORED]tion". President Joe Biden has warned Israel that it would be a "mistake" to launch an offensive in the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced civilians are sheltering. But on Tuesday, Mr Netanyahu said Israel was "determined to complete the elimination of [the Hamas] battalions in Rafah, and there is no way to do this without a ground incursion". More than 31,900 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68614549. The conflict began when about 1,200 people were killed and 253 others were taken hostage in Hamas's attacks on southern Israel on 7 October, according to Israeli tallies.

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Con la salida de los últimos componentes para PC, hemos podido ver como hay una tendencia en buscar la mayor potencia posible, mejorando el rendimiento, y a su vez, aumentando la temperatura que estos pueden llegar a alcanzar. Esto es un problema en muchos casos, si no encontramos el equilibrio entre potencia y refrigeración el rendimiento de nuestro ordenador se puede ver afectado, para evitar esto, Thermaltake ha presentado su nuevo disipador para SSD. Los disipadores para unidades en estado sólido no son nada nuevo, hemos visto cómo algunas marcas incorporaban este tipo de refrigeración pasiva, pero lo que si que es una novedad es ver la apuesta que ha tomado Thermaltake, ofreciendo refrigeración activa para las unidades con factor forma M.2-2280. Que las nuevas unidades de almacenamiento llegan a tener temperaturas muy altas es un hecho, al final, tal y como hemos comentado al principio, cuanta más potencia y velocidad tenga un componente, más se sobrecalentará. En el caso de los procesadores y las gráficas hay una forma de evitar que puedan llegar a dañarse, los disipadores que incluyen, ya sean modelos con refrigeración líquida, ventiladores, o directamente pasivos, permiten que nuestro ordenador no se queme gracias a la forma en la que conducen el calor hacia las salidas de la caja que hay en nuestro PC. Para las unidades de almacenamiento hasta ahora no era realmente necesario esto, ya que por lo general con utilizar simplemente un disipador pasivo era suficiente teniendo en cuenta que aunque generaban bastante calor, no presentaban un gran problema. Ahora, podemos ver cómo esto si que puede causar grandes contratiempos, ya que con la salida de los nuevos SSD que son capaces de duplicar la velocidad de los que salieron hace dos años, la temperatura está comenzando a ser realmente preocupante, por lo que al igual que con el resto de componentes, compañías como Thermaltake han optado por centrarse en desarrollar disipadores activos. En términos de especificaciones, debemos tener en cuenta que se trata de un disipador que opta por el modelo encapsulado, es decir, que no funciona únicamente poniéndolo sobre el M.2, sino que el diseño está hecho para insertar la unidad dentro del disipador y luego, conectar todo el armatoste a la placa base. Esta solución permite mejorar la temperatura de la unidad gracias a que permite distribuir el calor de manera uniforme en toda la unidad, haciendo que este luego pase por una pieza de cobre aplanada y llegue hasta la zona donde se encuentra el disipador, el cual se refrigera gracias a un mini ventilador. Contiene un diseño de doble almohadilla térmica que permite evitar que los relieves de la unidad afecten a la forma en la que funciona el disipador, solucionando el desnivel que puede haber entre la lámina de cobre y el SSD. Por otra parte, el ventilador que incorpora llega a velocidades de hasta 8.000 RPM, con un gran flujo de aire, y genera unos 16 dBA de ruido, siendo además bastante duradero, teniendo en cuenta que la compañía indica que puede funcionar hasta 60.000 horas. La compañía no ha especificado precio de lanzamiento. https://hardzone.es/noticias/componentes/ssd-disipador-thermaltake/

Si pasamos muchas horas delante del ordenador, debemos hacer todo lo posible para que las horas pasen los más rápidamente posible y evitar perder el tiempo, siendo los atajos de teclado una excelente herramienta que adoptar en nuestro día a día. Además, también debemos activar el historial de portapapeles, especialmente si recopilamos información de diferentes sitios y no queremos ir copiando y pegando cada vez. El historial de portapapeles de Windows nos permite copiar en este un gran número de textos e, incluso imágenes, para, posteriormente, pegarlos en el orden que necesitemos. Pero, además, Windows también nos permite sincronizar el portapapeles con otros equipos e incluso con dispositivos móviles para tener siempre a mano el contenido que copiamos y pegarlo donde nos haga falta en cada momento. Esta es una función que se encuentra disponible dentro del ecosistema de Apple entre iOS y macOS pero que, también podemos activar los usuarios de Windows, siempre y cuando cumplamos una serie de requisitos y que, afortunadamente, no están relacionados con el hardware, ni de nuestro PC ni de nuestro El único requisito que debemos cumplir para poder sincronizar el contenido del portapapeles entre varios PCs es que ambos utilicen la misma cuenta de usuario, es decir, la misma cuenta de Microsoft. Si uno dispositivo utiliza una cuenta local y otro una cuenta de Microsoft, no hay ninguna forma de que Microsoft pueda enviar el contenido de un equipo a otro. En cuanto a nuestro móvil, independientemente de su sistema operativo, debemos instalar la aplicación de teclado Swiftkey, una aplicación que Microsoft compró hace unos cuantos años y que podemos descargar de forma gratuita a través del siguiente enlace.Esta aplicación nos permite asociar una cuenta de Microsoft para conversar las palabras que introducimos en el diccionario, la forma desplazar el dedo para escribir sobre la pantalla entre otras muchas cosas. Pero, además, también nos permite acceder al historial del portapapeles que creamos a través de nuestro ordenador. A continuación, nos dirigimos a las opciones de configuración de Windows utilizando el atajo de teclado Win + i. Dentro de las opciones de configuración, pulsamos en Sistema y, a continuación, en el panel de la derecha, pulsamos en Portapapeles. A continuación, se mostrarán dos apartados: Historial del portapapeles. Esta es la función que debemos activar para activar el historial de portapapeles y guardar de forma independiente todo el contenido que copiamos utilizando la tecla Ctrl + C. Para acceder al historial del portapapeles, debemos utilizar la combinación de teclas Win + V. En ese momento, se mostrarán todos los elementos copiamos y tan solo debemos elegir cuál es el que queremos pegar. Historial de Portapapeles en todos los dispositivos. Para sincronizar el contenido con otros equipos con Windows que estén asociados la misma cuenta de Microsoft y con la aplicación Swiftkey esta es la opción que debemos activar. Para pegar el contenido que hemos almacenado en el portapapeles de Windows en nuestro dispositivo móvil, debemos pulsar sobre el botón Pegar para acceder al historial de portapapeles y seleccionar cuál es el texto que queremos copiar. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/sincronizar-portapapeles-windows-moviles/

The F-Series devices from OPPO are known for their stylish design, and this time too, their latest F25 Pro 5G is encased in a design that's both breathtaking and convenient; it's more than just a smartphone; it's a gateway to a world where technology and artistry meet. Not only the design, but it is poised to redefine the landscape of smartphone photography and durability too in the competitive sub-25K segment. The OPPO F25 Pro 5G is on the brink of launch, promising an era filled with unparalleled clarity, detail, and creativity. Let's delve into the anticipation surrounding the OPPO F25 Pro 5G that sets it apart. In the build-up to its highly anticipated launch, the OPPO F25 Pro 5G is already racing hearts with its promise of unparalleled elegance and ergonomic design. This device will redefine smartphone luxury and comfort standards, offering a glimpse into the future of mobile tech's look and feel. The OPPO F25 Pro 5G will strike the perfect balance of lightweight handling and enduring build quality. With its ultra-sleek profile of just 7.54mm and feather-light weight of 177 grams, it will deliver the ideal blend of lightweight design and robust performance. The introduction of the exclusive Lava Red colour option is a bold statement in smartphone design, offering more than just a visual treat; it's an experience. With its OPPO Glow finish, the Lava Red variant will remind of the burgundy hues of a setting sun, transitioning into mesmerising tones of a dimly lit sky. This unique colour and finish combination stands as a testament to OPPO's commitment to making each device not just a tool but a piece of art. Also, not to forget, the phone will sport a beautiful Sunshine Ring camera panel that is a masterpiece. This elegantly bevelled design is not merely a housing for the state-of-the-art camera system; it's a statement of style that ensures that the OPPO F25 Pro 5G looks as stunning as the images it will capture. Also, prepare to be immersed in a visual immersive experience with the 6.7-inch borderless AMOLED screen of the OPPO F25 Pro 5G. Boasting a 120Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth motion, this display will bring content to life like never before. Coupled with super-narrow bezels that push the screen-to-body ratio to an astonishing 93.4 percent, the display will offer an unparalleled experience that's hard to find elsewhere. It will not just be a window to the digital world but your front-row ticket to a visual journey of vivid colours, deep contrasts, and unparalleled clarity. In the build-up to its highly anticipated launch, the OPPO F25 Pro 5G is already racing hearts with its promise of unparalleled elegance and ergonomic design. This device will redefine smartphone luxury and comfort standards, offering a glimpse into the future of mobile tech's look and feel. The OPPO F25 Pro 5G will strike the perfect balance of lightweight handling and enduring build quality. With its ultra-sleek profile of just 7.54mm and feather-light weight of 177 grams, it will deliver the ideal blend of lightweight design and robust performance. The introduction of the exclusive Lava Red colour option is a bold statement in smartphone design, offering more than just a visual treat; it's an experience. With its OPPO Glow finish, the Lava Red variant will https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/sponsored/oppo-f25-pro-5g-is-born-to-flaunt-with-exceptional-design-durability-photography-features-5111581#pfrom=brandStories_featured

Halo 2 es considerado por muchos uno de los mejores juegos del Xbox original y una de las entregas más destacadas de la franquicia. Un grupo de fans decidió revivir los servidores del título para volver a disfrutarlo en la primera consola de Microsoft. Esta iniciativa forma parte de Insignia, un proyecto hecho por jugadores que funciona como un reemplazo de Xbox LIVE y que ofrece la experiencia multijugador de hace décadas. La buena noticia es que los servicios para Halo 2 ya están disponibles para que los fans desempolven sus Xbox. Con el paso de los años, Microsoft dejó de dar soporte a los servidores para el Xbox original. Un grupo de jugadores decidió unir fuerzas para crear un reemplazo no oficial de los servicios de Xbox LIVE y habilitarlos en el mayor número de juegos posibles. Así nació Insignia, que actualmente es compatible con 170 juegos. Recientemente, sus encargados sumaron Halo 2 a la lista con una Beta pública que se celebró esta semana con éxito. La prueba se hizo con 10 listas de reproducción con partidas multijugador. Halo 2 fue uno de los títulos más jugados de la primera consola de Microsoft y le dio un impulso a toda la infraestructura online. Debido a esto, muchas personas tienen buenos recuerdos con el título y las innumerables partidas que disfrutaron hace años. Este proyecto incluso llamó la atención de exempledos de Bungie. Max Hoberman, encargado del multijugador y el online de Halo 2, se mostró admirado con los resultados de Insignia y demostró su curiosidad acerca de su potencial. “Para todos los aspirantes a viajeros en el tiempo. Está genial. Tengo curiosidad por saber cuántas funcionalidades serán capaces de replicar. Si pueden alcanzar la paridad de funciones en algunos puntos, me pregunto si podrían mejorar o añadir funciones acordes con mis especificaciones de diseño originales”, afirmó el creativo. https://www.levelup.com/noticias/779380/Fans-reviven-servidores-de-Halo-2-para-que-desempolves-tu-Xbox-original

The folded Magic V2is just 9.9 millimeters thick: It's slightly thicker than a bar phone and convenient to carry around. For reference, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5, a direct V2 competitor, is 13.46 millimeters thick when it's closed. The inner display measures 7.92 inches, and crucially the crease is hard to find. You can sort of see it in this image because of the angle. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/honors-magic-v2-foldable-is-lighter-than-samsungs-galaxy-s24-ultra/10/

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has hailed the "return" of Crimea to Russia at a concert marking the 10th anniversary of the illegal annexation of the territory from Ukraine. He said Crimea had "returned to its home harbour" and that it would move forwards with Russia "hand in hand". Mr Putin was addressing thousands in Moscow's Red Square a day after claiming a landslide election win. The vote has been condemned by Western governments as a sham. UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said the elections, in which serious opposition candidates were not allowed to stand, "starkly underline the depth of repression under President Putin's regime". He also stressed that holding Russian elections in occupied Ukrainian territories was an "abhorrent violation of the UN charter and Ukrainian sovereignty". Germany which called it a "pseudo-election", while the US said it was "obviously not free nor fair." Ukraine's president accused Putin of "simulating" another election. China, Saudi Arabia and India all congratulated Mr Putin: In a message to the Russian president, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that under his leadership Russia would "certainly be able to achieve greater achievements in national development and construction" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he looked forward to strengthening Delhi's "time-tested special and privileged strategic partnership" with Moscow Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman praised the Russian president's "decisive" victory. The Black Sea peninsula of Crimea was annexed by Moscow in 2014 - eight years before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the seizure of its Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. On Monday, Mr Putin said the "return" of those four Ukrainian regions to Russia had turned out to be "much more grave and tragic" than Crimea. "But in the end we did it. It is a big event in the history of our country," he said, describing the occupied territories as part of "New Russia". The crowd responded with chants of "Russia, Russia". Mr Putin also announced a new railway that will run from the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don to Crimea via occupied Ukraine - which would serve as an alternative to the current bridge which links the peninsula to Russia's mainland. "This is how together, hand in hand, we will move on. This is what - not in words, but in deeds - makes us really stronger," he said. The existing bridge, which opened in 2018, has been attacked and forced to close twice since the start of the war in Ukraine. Earlier during the rally, he said a rail line from Rostov to the occupied Ukrainian cities of Donetsk, Mariupol and Berdyansk had been restored, and would now be extended to the Crimean port city of Sevastopol. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68601131

A former professional rugby union player, who who died in 2023 at the age of 33, has become the first in New Zealand to be formally diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – the neurogenerative disease associated with repeated head trauma. Billy Guyton died of a suspected suicide last year, CNN affiliate Radio New Zealand (RNZ) reported, and his family subsequently donated his brain to Auckland’s Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank which made the CTE diagnosis. CTE can only be formally diagnosed after death with an autopsy. It is pathologically marked by an abnormal buildup of a protein called Tau in the brain which can disable neuropathways and has been associated with a variety of clinical symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, impaired judgement, aggression, depression, anxiety, impulse control issues and sometimes suicidal behavior. The Auckland Brain Bank told CNN in a statement on Monday that its co-director Professor Maurice Curtis had been “working closely with the family of Billy Guyton to interpret the results of a post-mortem pathology undertaken of Billy’s brain.” It added that it doesn’t normally share the details of a donor’s pathology but that the family had granted permission to comment in this case. Guyton’s father, John, told RNZ that his son’s death came after years of “cries for help.” “I figured out Billy had CTE a few days after he died,” he said. “My wife and I were watching a documentary on it, and I said … that’s Billy. That’s what he had.’ “If I can work it out based on a documentary, what the hell were all those specialists Billy saw missing?” After playing for three Super Rugby franchises – the top-flight league in New Zealand and Australia – Guyton retired from rugby in 2018 aged 28, telling the Nelson Weekly that concussion symptoms had forced his hand. CNN has contacted New Zealand Rugby for comment. “The poor guy would spend hours in a small, dark cupboard because he couldn’t handle being in the light,” John Guyton told RNZ. “Some mornings he’d just sit in the bottom of his shower tray crying, trying to muster up the energy to get moving. “Can you imagine what was going on in that guy’s head?” Associate Professor Michael Buckland, founder and director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank, confirmed the CTE diagnosis, and categorized it as stage 2 of the disease on the four-step scale assessing its severity. Stage 2 of the disease is characterized by “multiple collections of Tau protein in the furrows of the cerebral cortex, which is the external layer of the brain,” the Auckland Brain Bank said, while by Stage 4 “it is widespread across several regions of the brain.” Professor Curtis added that “there are a limited number of modifiable risk factors in this case, and concussions and head knocks are certainly one of them.” Guyton’s diagnosis further spotlights the sport’s growing head injury crisis. Around the world, players are grappling to deal with the impact of head injuries sustained during their rugby careers. In the UK, some 450 current and former rugby players have now joined lawsuits to take legal action against global governing body World Rugby and the national governing bodies of England and Wales, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Rugby Football League Limited, International Rugby League Limited and British Amateur Rugby League Association. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say there was a failure to protect them from permanent injury caused by repeated head injuries and concussions during their careers. A new study from the University of Glasgow, Boston University and the University of Sydney which looked at the post-mortem brain exams of 31 former amateur and elite rugby union players found CTE in 68% of the brains, which had been donated for research purposes. There is a potential bias in these numbers because the brains donated were probably submitted by relatives who noticed these symptoms in their family members when they were living. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/18/sport/billy-guyton-new-zealand-rugby-cte-spt-intl-scli/index.html

Second marriages are becoming increasingly common, with many couples choosing to restart families together and as a result, the demand for fertility treatment among second-marriage couples is on the rise. For some, the desire to have a child together can be an important part of building a strong bond and creating a shared family unit. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sulbha Arora, Clinical Director at Nova IVF Fertility in Mumbai, shared, “By openly discussing these issues and seeking support from professionals, couples who have remarried can increase their chances of success in starting or expanding their family through assisted reproductive technologies.” She stated the factors behind second marriages: Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. The age of marriage is now considerably later compared to the previous generations. Divorce and second marriage rates are now higher than they used to be in the past. The divorce rate in India is steadily increasing year by year. It’s estimated that the number of divorces has more than doubled over the last two decades. The rate of divorce in urban cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru is higher. Many couples are ending their unhappy marriages rather than staying in toxic or abusive relationships. Moreover, the younger generation is more willing to prioritize personal happiness and self-fulfillment over societal expectations of marital longevity. Couples are willing to seek separation when essential needs are not being met. Getting a divorce, and starting life afresh with a new partner is commoner now than in the decades past. In the meanwhile, the age of the couple also goes up and the biological clock starts to slow down. In the previous marriage, either the wife already had children or the husband had, sometimes both had children or they never conceived in the previous marriage. Sometimes, they conceive but have miscarriages. However, now that the couple is starting a new inning of life with each other, they may wish to have children with each other and might end up facing difficulties in conceiving due to multiple factors. Due to advanced age and previous fertility problems or new fertility problems that have cropped up, the couple may be unable to conceive and have a child together in the new marriage. There is also a rise in secondary infertility. Some couples face problems conceiving a second child after the first pregnancy. Secondary infertility refers to issues of conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to full term for the second time. This type of infertility is seen among women who plan babies in their late 30s or early 40s. Factors leading to secondary infertility are low sperm production, ovulation disorders, uterine conditions, fallopian tube damage, endometriosis, unhealthy weight loss or weight gain, certain medications or chemotherapy treatment, blockages caused by fibroids, complications during previous pregnancies or surgeries, poor diet choices, and smoking. IVF can come to the rescue of such couples. Dr Sulbha Arora opined, “IVF is a boon for couples who opt for a second marriage and are unable to conceive: Second marriages often come with unique challenges, especially when it comes to starting a family. For couples who are struggling to conceive naturally, IVF can be a game-changer. It offers hope and a practical solution for those who may have thought their chances of having a child were slim. IVF provides a ray of light for second-marriage couples by offering them the opportunity to create their biological child together.” https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/remarriage-to-parenthood-tips-for-couples-to-overcome-challenges-with-fertility-treatment-in-second-marriages-101710858868062.html

Audi is still planning to phase out all of its ICE cars by 2033, but boss Gernot Döllner hasn’t ruled out moving that date back if electric car demand doesn’t pick up. While several car makers have scaled back or delayed plans to transition to an all-electric line-up in the wake of weakening demand for EVs, Dollner said there was “no doubt” that “the future of the vehicle is electric”. Audi will begin a major product offensive this year, with the new Q6 e-tron electric SUV the first of 20 models – with both ICE and EV powertrains – that will launch in 2024 and 2025. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-plots-flexible-switch-ev-based-demand

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to arrest and jail migrants, as part of the state's new tough immigration law. Under the law, known as SB4, local and state police can arrest and prosecute those suspected of illegally crossing the Mexican border. The Biden administration has called the law unconstitutional. The decision comes a day after it was blocked by the same court while emergency appeals played out. Enforcing immigration laws - including arrests - has typically been handled by the federal government. SB4 now gives that power to Texan officials, allowing them to prosecute migrants or order them returned to Mexico. The law is among the toughest immigration measures taken by any US state in recent memory. In total, SB4 was delayed three times by Justice Samuel Alito. Then on Tuesday the Supreme Court said the law can take effect at the same time that the lower federal appeals court weighs its legality. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the decision as a "huge win" against the Biden administration and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which challenged the law in court. "As always, it's my honour to defend Texas and its sovereignty, and to lead us to victory in court," he wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. The ACLU, for its part, vowed that it "won't back down until this extreme anti-immigrant law is struck down for good." The court's three liberal justices - Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson - dissented. Where do Biden and Trump differ on immigration? Three reasons why US border crossings at record high "The court gives a green-light that will upend the longstanding federal-state balance of power and sow chaos," Justice Sotomayor wrote in the dissenting opinion. She also wrote that the law could "disrupt sensitive foreign relations, frustrate the protection of individuals fleeing persecution, hamper active federal enforcement efforts" and keep migrants from reporting abuse or trafficking. SB4 gives local and state police officers the ability to stop and arrest anyone suspected of having crossed the border illegally, except in schools, healthcare facilities and places of worship. Punishments would range from misdemeanours to felonies and potential imprisonment, or fines of up to $2,000 (£1,570). Penalties for those who illegally re-enter Texas after having been deported could go up to 20 years in prison, depending on a person's immigration and criminal history. The justice department has argued that SB4 infringes on the federal government's authority to secure the US border. Additionally, the Biden administration has warned that it could harm relations with Mexico, which has condemned the law as "anti-immigrant". Historically, the US government has created laws and regulations on immigration, even though the US constitution does not explicitly give it those powers, and negotiated treaties and agreements with other countries. SB4 was signed into law in December and was initially due to come into effect on 5 March. The case will now head back to a three-judge panel from the New Orleans-based US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, where oral arguments are scheduled for 3 April. The losing party can then again appeal the case, sending it back to the Supreme Court. The implementation of SB4 comes amid rising public concern over immigration and the US-Mexico border. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68609930