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Van Overmeire eyes golden opportunity after going the extra mile
Jean Van Overmeire scored his biggest win just two weeks ago after a decade of riding in Australia. He will chase a win twice as rich on Saturday at Newcastle. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 15 Nov 1:55am 

Researchers question Anthropic claim that AI-assisted attack was 90% autonomous
The results of AI-assisted hacking aren't as impressive as many might have us believe. 
© 2026 Ars Technica Sat, 15 Nov 1:35am 

Nandy shares 'real concern' about political appointees on BBC board
The culture secretary also suggests appointing senior BBC leaders who have a "journalistic background". 
© 2026 BBCWorld Sat, 15 Nov 1:15am 

I hated the old Steam Controller, but Valve’s new one looks promising
Valve launched the Steam Controller a decade ago. It was designed to make traditional PC games playable on TVs in tandem with the original Steam Machine, which never took off. Now, Valve has announced a second-generation Steam Controller alongside the newly revived Steam Machine living room console-mini-PC-system. I bought the original... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 15 Nov 12:45am 

-Shin Bet stalls restart of Israel–Morocco flights, despite transport ministry's green light
-Automakers weigh wafer workaround amid Nexperia dispute
-BHP liable for 2015 Brazil mine disaster: UK court
-Beit Shemesh resident arrested after setting fire to Jerusalem synagogue, Clal Building
-A flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish among diners

AI firm claims Chinese spies used its tech to automate cyber attacks
The company claimed in a blog post this was the "first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign". 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 14 Nov 11:55pm 

Makayla and Haami score big at Waiata Maori Music Awards
The awards recognise a diverse mix of emerging and established Maori musicians. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 14 Nov 11:15pm 

Retirement village mulls banning electric cars, bikes - even wheelchairs
Some residents at an Auckland retirement village want to put the brakes on a policy that would ban more electric vehicles. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 14 Nov 11:15pm 

Russian humanoid robot collapses face first during showcase
One of the first humanoid robots in Russia collapsed on stage as it was presented in Moscow on Tuesday. The anthropomorphic robot, known as AIDOL, fell soon after walking onto the stage and staff rushed to shield it from journalists and guests with black curtains. 
© 2026 Fri, 14 Nov 10:45pm 

Teacher sacked after taking sick leave to work as an actor
A teacher who deleted online school resources after being fired for working as an actor when she was supposed to be on sick leave has had her teaching registration cancelled. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 14 Nov 9:35pm 


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There’s every reason to believe this Ashes series will live up to the hype
The traditional clash between Australia and England might not be as central to the world of cricket now, but there’s still something in it. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 15 Nov 1:55am 

How Ed Sheeran inspired the next generation with guitar donation
"We were told a musician would be coming, but we didn't know who. Then the door opened and Ed Sheeran appeared." 
© 2026 BBCWorld Sat, 15 Nov 1:25am 

Kyndryl launches agentic AI services to reshape workplace roles
Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration. 
© 2026 ITBrief Sat, 15 Nov 1:05am 

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Kensington EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Spec’d and priced for pros
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Thunderbolt 5 Integrated M.2 slot for an SSD Dedicated function keys Dock will charge without need for a laptop connection Unusually varied ports (optical, CompactFlash) Generally stable Cons Some trouble connecting to displays after a restart/resume Extremely high price Our Verdict Kensington’s EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station (SD7100TS) aggressively chases the premium dock category, with... 
© 2026 PC World Sat, 15 Nov 12:45am 

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-Apple's China iPhone sales jumped 22% in month after iPhone 17 launch
-Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say
-AI's next bottleneck isn't just chips — it's America's power grid, Goldman Sachs says

Google wants to bring its driverless taxis to Sydney’s streets
Think an Uber, but with no driver, and a steering wheel that turns itself. 
© 2026 Fri, 14 Nov 10:45pm 

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Bad Bunny wins five Latin Grammys ahead of Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican star wins album of the year, as Karol G and Gloria Estefan also celebrate big wins. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Fri, 14 Nov 10:35pm 

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