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BBC's Beyond Paradise leans into South West myths
Actor Zahra Ahmadi, from Plymouth, says the latest series reminds her of childhood stories.

Musk v Altman: The most toxic row in tech goes on trial
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies
The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.

Government-funded private jet and tax-free millions: NRL star’s move to new PNG team
The league’s newest franchise has landed two major stars in a single day, sparking fears over their massive financial advantage.

Valve's £85 Steam Controller divides gamers ahead of May launch
The pad will be compatible with PCs, Valve's handheld console, the Steam Deck as well as its upcoming gaming PC.

Bunnings manager awarded $16k after being denied bonus
A Bunnings manager who was denied a bonus and told she was "not the right fit" has won a $16,000 payout.

Locked up for 22 hours a day: What life is like for New Zealander Everlee Wihongi detained in ICE facility
Everlee Wihongi is entering her third week in US detention after being detained in an ICE processing centre in California. Her mother is speaking out.

UiPath & Deloitte launch AI testing for enterprises
UiPath and Deloitte add AI-driven software testing to Ascend, aiming for broader coverage, faster releases and less manual maintenance.

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Tested: This triple-screen laptop extender turned my backpack into a mobile office
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Three 1080p displays One single cord Third-party drivers, either via USB or the web Priced less than the competition Compact enough to fit in a backpack; sturdy too Cons 6+ pounds can be carried in a backpack, but not comfortably by everyone Average displays, in brightness and appearance Our Verdict KYY’s triple-screen laptop extender surrounds...

Another one gone: Scotland-eligible Crusaders halfback signs with Edinburgh
Louie Chapman will leave the Crusaders at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, heading to Edinburgh with a special family connection.

Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Moulin Rouge show
The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.

Police hunt men after 'shaken' pair threatened with weapon in Christchurch
A Christchurch worker and a member of the public were threatened with a weapon during a Friday afternoon robbery.

Report of person with gun at Coromandel property sparks police enquiry
Police are making enquiries after a person was reportedly seen with a firearm at a property on Tairua Whitianga Rd on Tuesday night.

AI fears drive US stock investors to rethink long-term growth bets, says Goldman

Meta will throw the toys out of the cot, again
Local journalism deserves saving. But the scheme designed to save it rests on assumptions that the Facebook and Instagram owner has already demolished, without consequences.

Dell expands cyber resilience with quantum-ready PCs
Dell adds quantum-ready protections to commercial PCs and upgrades backup, detection and recovery tools to help firms counter AI and post-quantum threats.