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Royal Shakespeare Company to consider AI for theatre productions
The West Midlands and Merseyside will share a Ł13.5m government investment in new technology.

Watch: Man City coach’s disturbing explanation for face scratches after latest poor result
After watching his underperforming side throw away a three-goal lead in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola was left scratching his head. Literally.

Lana Del Rey to kick off UK tour in Cardiff
The Summertime Sadness singer has announced she will be touring the UK next year.

Sets from the BBC drama Wolf Hall put to new use
The sets, weighing more than 23 tonnes, are passed on to local performing arts organisations.

Fans take lead role in Rollermania musical
Shang-a-lang - Hits of the Bay City Rollers get the Mamma Mia treatment in a new theatre show.

Coroner won't open inquiry into deaths following 2018 Wanaka helicopter crash
Coroner Amelia Steel says she is satisfied with the investigations undertaken following the crash and an inquiry would take her no further.

Stokes opted out of IPL to prolong England career
Captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.

Hill traffic ticket dropped after police detainment
Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill had his case dismissed after the officer failed to show in court.

'I found out I lost my Vauxhall job on WhatsApp'
After nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town.

'No-one will win' - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threats
Mexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump's finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts".

Drake files second legal action over Kendrick song
The star says Universal Music failed to stop the release of a song that called him a sexual predator.

Fans fume over Jason Donovan Rocky Horror no-show
Fans said they would not have booked if they had known the star would not be appearing.

OCR cut: 'We are on the right path' - Luxon
The PM and his Finance Minister have hailed today's OCR cut, saying it's got New Zealand headed in the right direction.

MAFS wife says it was 'tough watching' marriage collapse
Emma Barnes, who lives in Bristol, said she had a "journey of growth" with her now ex-partner Casper.

South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate
Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.

Inside the Otara markets: Stallholders feeling optimistic after tough year
It's been a tough year for many businesses, but many stallholders at a popular Auckland market are feeling optimistic that trade will pick up in the holiday season.

Kyan Health raises USD $16.7m for AI-driven care
Kyan Health has secured USD $16.7 million to advance AI-driven preventative care, revolutionising workplace mental health strategies for businesses.

Zhang makes 147 at UK Championship
China's Zhang Anda makes a 147 break in his second round match against compatriot Lei Peifan at the UK Championship at the Barbican in York.

Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency
Bhattacharya was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued shutdowns were causing more harm than good.

'The IVF postcode lottery is not fair'
As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region's provision is "a mess".

Painting of Maori elder fetches record price in NZ auction
The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Maori portrait in New Zealand history.