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Microsoft has announced that the Authenticator app will discontinue password management features, with significant changes occurring from June to August 2025. Users will no longer be able to save or autofill passwords, and all saved passwords will become inaccessible by August 2025, as the company shifts its focus towards passkeys and the Edge browser for password management. Microsoft cites a rise in password-related attacks as the reason for this transition, urging users to export their...

A serious crash at the Old Stratford roundabout near Milton Keynes has resulted in the closure of the A5 in both directions, affecting traffic from the A508 to the A422 Monks Way. Thames Valley Police advised drivers to avoid the area due to expected delays, as the closure is anticipated to last for an extended period. The nearby A508 is also impacted, and local traffic may be heavier than usual due to weekend travel and...

There's a chance to see the Northern Lights across England, Wales, and Scotland tonight, according to the Met Office, despite the official start of summer. Best visibility is expected in Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland, particularly around midnight, although areas as far south as the Midlands may also catch a glimpse if conditions allow. While the peak aurora season is from September to mid-March, intense geomagnetic activity can occasionally extend visibility into summer; ideal...

A 79-year-old British man was arrested in Chile for attempting to smuggle over five kilos of methamphetamine, hidden in a suitcase with a false bottom, valued at £200,000. He claimed he was unaware of the drugs' presence and was promised a £3,000,000 reward for delivering the suitcase from Cancun to Australia. The man is currently detained in Santiago and faces a potential prison sentence, with initial reports suggesting 15 years, though legal experts believe a...

Two care workers in Eastleigh were left terrified after their home was attacked by three hooded men who threw rocks into their children's bedroom and slashed the tyres of their vehicles. The mother, who only identified herself as Erica, described the trauma experienced by her six-year-old daughter, who asked why anyone would want to hurt their windows. The family is seeking answers, as Hampshire police investigate the incident and appeal for information about the masked...

Tom Daley, Great Britain’s youngest Olympic competitor at Beijing 2008, reflects on his life in the upcoming Discovery Plus documentary titled "1.6 Seconds," which explores his journey in diving and personal challenges, including the loss of his father to brain cancer at 17. The documentary highlights Daley's struggles with grief, his father's unwavering support, and his emotional connection to archival footage of their time together. As he prepares for a final Olympic appearance in Paris...