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Striking the AI balance: How to maximise the opportunity while minimising the risk in global retail
OnBuy harnesses AI to boost growth and return GBP Ł15m yearly to customers, emphasising cautious, customer-focused adoption in online retail's AI journey.

210kg rookie tops list of the NFL's heaviest players
Even though Desmond Watson is trying to make Tampa Bay’s roster, he’s already made history — as the NFL’s heaviest player.

I was brash and naive in 2017, now I'm ready - Itoje
Maro Itoje says his experience of two previous British and Irish Lions tours will help him captain the team on his third.

IPL suspended for one week over safety concerns
The Indian Premier League is suspended for one week amid the ongoing tensions between India and neighbouring Pakistan.

The first drone war opens a new chapter in India-Pakistan conflict
Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?

Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine
Ukraine's security service says the state-backed spy network sought to obtain information about military defences on its border with Hungary.

China's Xi stands with Putin at Russia's Victory Day parade
Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago.

How a park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree's fate
Gary Pickles recalls his dismay at finding the felled tree.

Joey backs return of old coach for Bears
Andrew Johns wants to see Brian Smith return to the NRL in some capacity for the Bears.

The six extra minutes that left Panthers ace facing race against time for Origin
The Penrith winger is blaming himself for being out of action so long.

Titanic fightback stuns Knights and eases pressure on Hasler
When Newcastle raced to a 20-point lead in the first half, a sixth straight defeat was staring the Titans in the face. But Des Hasler’s men somehow pulled themselves off the canvas.

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings
The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.

Chelsea fans asked for evidence over 'most serious breach of stadium security'
Chelsea fans are asked to submit evidence to support concerns over their safety at Thursday's Conference League semi-final after Djurgarden fans had tickets for home sections of Stamford Bridge.

Plane caught fire as pilot confused left and right
The aborted take-off involving a British Airways flight to Vancouver led to 23 cancelled departures.

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy
Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

What is behind the new pope's chosen name, Leo?
Due to a longstanding tradition, newly-elected popes are asked to change their names.

Tess Coady shreds on snowboard
Australia's Tess Coady stars at the 2023 X Games, producing a run that secures silver in the slopestyle event.

Sami forces Titans into game
Phil Sami gets on the end of some terrific ball movement to score for the Titans.

Tino's hit leads to report
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is placed on report for his shot on Leo Thompson.

NRL Highlights: Knights v Titans - Round 10
Newcastle Knights host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 10 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.