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Search for missing woman Erika Rodrigues Coelho continues
Erika Rodrigues Coelho has not been seen or heard from in weeks, with her rental car found near Coronet Peak.

Employees fear blame over AI mistakes, survey finds
A lack of AI policies is leaving many staff afraid to use the tools safely, as 83% worry a mistake could cost them their jobs.

Impossible for England to find another Kane - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground.

Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.

Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.

Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults
Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.

Plummeting Israel flight dropped like a rollercoaster, says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.

Northern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get new driving licensing laws
Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.

Celebrity Traitors: Can I visit the castle, ride the train and see the unusual monument?
A brief guide to the Scottish Highlands' "Traitors Territory".

The ‘Roosters family’ guy with the NRL’s most confusing banner
Rugby league fans have seen the banner Wayne Leong brings along to practically every Sydney Roosters game. And they all want to know what it means.

'A knock on the door': How the sandpaper scandal kicked off
Reporter Chris Barrett revisits the nastiness, distrust and leaks behind Australia's 2018 tour of South Africa.

Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology
Reliability and compliance are emerging as the real differentiators in e-assessment, as schools and professional bodies scrutinise AI-driven exam tools.

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Money, family and sexism - why the number of women coaches is dropping
Despite recent on-pitch successes and increased media exposure for women's sport in the UK, major barriers remain - particularly in coaching.

Two dead in Canada after vehicle hits pedestrians taking part in First Nations event
Police said the driver "may have been experiencing a medical emergency" before hitting four people in British Columbia.

Tension and violence rising among young people in south London, police tell BBC
Some children in Lambeth and Southwark are highly vulnerable to gangs operating there.

Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike
Her legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the convicted murderer's execution as it was happening.

Cordons in place after serious incident in Papatoetoe
Police said they are responding to the incident in Cambridge Terrace after receiving the call at 6:40pm on Thursday.

A sixth premiership and Immortality awaits. What’s left for Tamika Upton?
The Broncos’ star fullback snared a third women’s Dally M medal in Sydney on Wednesday night.