Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra at CES 2026 Kerry Wan/ZDNET We test dozens of laptops every year here at ZDNET: from the latest MacBooks to the best Windows PCs, aiming for a dual approach. On one hand, we run a series of benchmarking programs to gather technical data and metrics. On the other, we approach…
Jemma Crewand Nick Edser,Business reporters Getty Images Trade tensions and a reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Its comments came in its latest world economic outlook, where it described the global economy as “steady”, with growth expected to…
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a US-backed umbrella group dominated by armed Syrian Kurds from the YPG and linked to the PKK which Turkey designates a terrorist organization, rapidly collapsed over the weekend due to thecoordinated defectionof their Arab tribal junior partners. Their geopolitical project of building an autonomous region organized according to PKK founder…
Tennessee will have a new addition to the quarterback room for 2026. Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub has committed to the Vols, he told ESPN on Sunday, joining a room that’s shrouded in uncertainty. He started two games in three years at Colorado and will have two years of eligibility remaining. Staub’s commitment comes after…
Gold and silver prices have hit record highs following the threat by US President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland. The price of gold touched $4,689.39 (£3,499) an ounce on Monday, while silver rose to a peak of $94.08 an ounce. Precious metals are…
A pilot scheme designed to identify and nip potential health problems in the bud has been launched by the Isle of Man’s public health directorate. The so-called fit checks have begun at Ramsey Group Practice in the north of the island, as part of a project that could also help to shape future services. They…
Şanlıurfa, Türkiye: Several countries have intensified actions against Afghan migrants, citing growing security and immigration challenges, according to official and media reports.Following similar measures in Germany and Iran, Turkish authorities have further tightened their crackdown on illegal Afghan migrants. Afghanistan International reported that 14 Afghan nationals were arrested in the city of Şanlıurfa for entering…
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against Scotland in the 12th match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, being played in Harare.Pakistan captain Farhan Yousuf invited Scotland to bat after winning the toss. Speaking after the toss, Scottish skipper Thomas Knight said he would also have preferred to bowl first, adding…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s record on legal reforms has come under scrutiny after a journalist was detained under a colonial-era Sedition Act for asking a “sensitive question” linking the Gaza crisis to the treatment of ethnic Chinese in the Malay-majority country. Rex Tan, 31, a journalist for local news site Free Malaysia Today, was…
Jan 18, 2026, 06:41 PM ET RABAT, Morocco — The Africa Cup of Nations final went to extra time after finishing 0-0 in a chaotic end that saw Senegal players walk off the field when host Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty. Senegal would go on to win the game 1-0 in extra time to…
