Released in September 2025, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro features a major redesign with a brushed aluminum unibody chassis and an A19 Pro chip utilizing a vapor chamber cooling system for enhanced sustained performance. The camera system now boasts triple 48MP fusion cameras, including a new 4x optical/8x optical-quality zoom Telephoto lens, and a 3,000-nit peak outdoor display.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is competing for a record-extending ninth UK Championship title in York, starting his campaign against Zhou Yuelong. O'Sullivan is limiting his UK tournament appearances, including skipping the Masters, as he manages his well-being and tax obligations from his new lifestyle base in Dubai.
The UK government has announced a 'Mansion Tax,' officially a High Value Council Tax Surcharge, on properties in England valued at £2 million and above, starting in April 2028. The annual charge will range from £2,500 to £7,500, in addition to existing Council Tax, but has raised concerns about fairness and the impact on asset-rich but cash-poor older homeowners.
Greater Manchester and the UK can anticipate a cooldown this weekend following a record-breaking heatwave, which saw the UK June heat record broken again.