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Shane Jones v Sir Ian Taylor: the much talked-up debate that ended with bad poetry
Shane Jones’ planned debate with Sir Ian Taylor about a controversial mining project descended into quarrelling and ended with bad poetry.

Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.

Wales lose on penalties as World Cup dream ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina
Wales' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup are ended by Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff as the away side score a late equaliser before winning on penalties in their play-off semi-final.

Littler takes out 170 twice to beat Van Gerwen
Luke Littler produces form close to his sensational best to overpower Michael van Gerwen and win his third Premier League night of the season in Berlin.

Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

Weekly quiz: What sneaky snack was this bird of prey seen carrying?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: 'Trump extends Hormuz deadline' and 'One hour of screen a day'
Donald Trump giving Iran 10 days to re-open a vital shipping channel and new advice on screen time for under 5s is a focus for Friday's front pages.

Champion of MasterChef: The Professionals revealed
The winner of the BBC One show beat 31 fellow contestants to take home the crown.

Mandelson personal phone messages requested for files release
Officials are set to publish more documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US - but have so far only had access to the peer's work phone.

‘Deserves a chance at the big time’: Willie Peters wins race to coach PNG Chiefs
Willie Peters has been described as the ideal fit after being chosen as the PNG Chiefs’ inaugural coach.

Police investigating death of passenger on cruise ship in NZ waters
Police were notified of the death onboard the Anthem of the Seas at about 1.40am on Wednesday.

Bluebridge ferry passengers frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings
Sailings on Connemara have been canned for the eighth day in a row due to a technical fault.

White must clear air with England team-mates - Tuchel
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Ben White must "clear the air" with his team-mates after returning to the England squad for the first time since 2022.

Pain Hallgrimsson's overriding emotion after Czechs end Irish hopes
"Pain" is the overriding emotion for Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as his side's World Cup dream ends on penalties in Prague.

Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales' World Cup dream ends
Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina - but says his team have a bright future.

What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues?
Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans.

Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Under-5s should not be on screens for more than an hour a day, parents told in new government advice
New government guidance suggests avoiding fast-paced children's content and sharing screen time where possible.

Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure
The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.