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Why workplace AI is creating a quiet legal risk most businesses haven't caught up with yet
AI use is spreading through Australian workplaces, but many businesses lack policies and training, leaving them exposed to privacy, IP and dismissal claims.

Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row
Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".

Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought
When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.

Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

The Papers: 'Official exposed as Chinese spy' and 'Time for Starmer to stand aside'
Several of the papers report that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence.

Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.

Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.

Inside the AFL tribunal, and how it became a lawyers’ picnic
The AFL’s dismissal of a Kings Counsel has caused widespread alarm in the legal profession about the independence of a judiciary system that is itself under fire after a succession of contentious verdicts.

A new North star? England cricket turn to Australian as new selector
He played in two Ashes series wearing a baggy green, but the former Test opening batsman will now help plot Australia’s downfall.

Council defends putting down homeless woman's dog despite public offers to help
The dog was put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.

Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale
Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.

Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

Quiz: Which facial feature almost stopped Attenborough's TV career?
Sir David Attenborough turns 100. How well do you know the broadcaster's life and career?

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.

Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.