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Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs
Thomas Instrumentation has launched high-brightness touch screens for industrial and medical use, prioritising security and reliability in demanding environments.

NZ’s largest parent support centre to shut down
Parents Centre Aotearoa Trust says it has been working under a challenging financial environment, with “rising service delivery costs and reduced national funding availability”.

'Being stalked was worse than being held at gunpoint'
Just five Stalking Prevention Orders were issued in 2023, despite more than 8,000 reports.

Police warn against road travel during Storm Bert
Amber weather warnings for heavy snow are in place for much of Scotland on Saturday.

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister
In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.

How Adani's US fraud charges impact India's economy and politics
The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.

Weekly quiz: How did Rafael Nadal say goodbye to tennis?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

App-style reports helping parents compare schools
Local projects are under way to create school report cards that could inform Ofsted's national changes.

Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King Charles oath
The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.

Trump picks Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and long-time ally of Trump.

'We were charged Ł720 to have a key cut': BBC told of leaseholders' woes
A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.

Former political figure who abused teens loses name suppression
However, his name remains under wraps as he has already indicated he will appeal.

Earthquakes discovered deep under Southland
One of the country’s least seismically active regions has experienced 85 earthquakes in the space of a year.

Minister promised public consultation on livestock exports. It hasn’t happened
Andrew Hoggard says the Government is on track to restart exports of animals by sea, despite protests from animal welfare experts.

ACT's David Seymour won't 'bow down' to his hapu leaders
They have pleaded with the ACT leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in Vegas practice
Lewis Hamilton is fastest in a Mercedes one-two in first practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days
The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.

The Papers: Netanyahu's arrest warrant and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'
Friday's papers are led by the arrest warrant issued by the ICC and the death of a British lawyer in Laos.

'I am safe': US kayaker who faked death sends video to police
Police say Ryan Borgwardt is believed to be in Eastern Europe, and has sent a video to prove he is safe.

Cold snap continues across UK ahead of Storm Bert
Weather warnings are in place for the storm with heavy rain, strong winds and disruptive snow forecast.

The feudal hangover that accounts for a fifth of homes
The number of leasehold dwellings has increased by 100,000 a year, figures show.

Netanyahu attacks ICC war crimes arrest warrants
US President Joe Biden calls the issuing of warrants against Israeli officials "outrageous".