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CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears
Most security leaders now see AI as a cybersecurity opportunity, even as concerns over supplier exposure and domain attacks remain high.

Hawke's Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole
Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand.

Germany's IKEA stores affected as workers go on strike

German tobacco tax plan could push cigarette prices above €11 by 2030

Lactalis’ challenge to Nutri-Score to go before top EU court

National election policy announcement expected as party gathers for AGM
The economy and the fuel crisis will hang over the AGM, but the latest GDP figures have given leader Christopher Luxon cause for optimism.

MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion
The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomas has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.

Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful
Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.

Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

The US star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan
Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

The key figures in Andy Burnham's inner circle
The MPs and advisers likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10.

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60" undercutting competitors.

Twenty20 World Cup: White Ferns v Ireland live updates
The White Ferns face a must win against Ireland to keep their T20 World Cup hopes alive.

BlackBerry adds sovereign control tools to UEM platform
Sovereignty concerns over data residency and cloud routing are pushing more governments and enterprises to keep device management in-house.

Armenia's opposition faces arrests as it contests the ruling party's election win

Draper to return at Eastbourne with new coach Murray
Britain's Jack Draper is set to make his return from injury at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray - but Emma Raducanu has opted not to take a wildcard.

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments
Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.

Anticipation (and rain clouds) build as TRNSMT festival becomes Scotland fan zone
The music festival, which attracts tens of thousands of music fans, will be turned into a massive fan zone for the Scotland match.

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.