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Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 19 Nov 2:45am 

-German far-right AfD loses trademark dispute before EU authority
-Valmet’s Automation Solution for Improved Waste Management and Resource Efficiency at the New South Korean Incineration Facility

La Voix to miss Strictly Blackpool specials due to injury
The drag performer will miss this weekend's shows in order to rest, producers have confirmed. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 19 Nov 1:55am 

SingularityNET launches open-source AI platforms to decentralise development
SingularityNET and partners unveil ASI:Chain and Hyperon AGI Framework to promote decentralised, open-source AI development beyond tech giants. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 19 Nov 1:55am 

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4 changes I made immediately after 1.3 billion passwords were stolen
Earlier this month, security guru Troy Hunt added a staggering two billion unique email addresses and 1.3 billion unique passwords to his Have I Been Pwned and Pwned Passwords databases. Aggregated by Synthient, the data comes from multiple credential stuffing sources shared by threat actors, as well as data stolen... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 19 Nov 12:45am 

Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year
Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 19 Nov 12:35am 

Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable
The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 18 Nov 11:55pm 

-Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre

Kiwi golf stars locked in for New Zealand Open
Top local talents Ben Campbell, Steven Alker, Daniel Hillier and Kazuma Kobori headline 2026 field. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 18 Nov 11:05pm 

-Dogecoin Eyes Rebound After Multi-Year Trendline Break Tests $0.15 Floor

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Reserve role for Chadwick in Le Mans hypercar
Britain's Jamie Chadwick lands a reserve role in next year's top-level Genesis Le Mans hypercar programme. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 18 Nov 10:35pm 

Famous Cardiff nights fuel Wales' World Cup dream
Wales hope to summon the magic of big nights at Cardiff City Stadium as they face North Macedonia in a pivotal World Cup qualifier. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 18 Nov 10:35pm 


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-China demands retraction of Japanese premier's statements on Taiwan
-Possible disruption as yellow snow and ice warning issued
-Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says

meshIQ enhances platform with robust automation & observability
meshIQ upgrades its middleware platform with automation and observability tools to help enterprises manage complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments more efficiently. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 19 Nov 2:15am 

Internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare hit by outage
The company says it is working to understand the full impact of a problem which potentially "impacts multiple customers." 
© 2026 BBCWorld Wed, 19 Nov 1:25am 

Albatross raises USD $12.5 million to boost real-time AI discovery
Zurich-based AI company Albatross has raised USD $12.5 million to develop a real-time platform revolutionising online product and content discovery. 
© 2026 ITBrief Wed, 19 Nov 1:25am 

DIY Steam Machine: How I turned my Steam Deck into a gaming console
Valve just announced the Steam Machine, a living room PC/console to compete with the Xbox and PlayStation. But Valve already has a living room gaming station! It’s called the Steam Deck and all you need is a dock—you know, just like a Nintendo Switch. I love my Steam Deck, but I’d... 
© 2026 PC World Wed, 19 Nov 12:45am 

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-Police move to clear long-occupied forest near German coal mine
-Old pictures of suffering children falsely linked to Sudanese war
-The history of encounters between Saudi Arabia and Algeria!
-EIB Global, Australia partnership to strengthen critical raw materials

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 heads for Sunderland
The annual music festival will take place at Herrington Country Park between 22 to 24 May next year. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 18 Nov 11:05pm 

-Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs
-Barry Callebaut to use NotCo AI to develop chocolate recipes
-Analysis-Big Tech-led demand for carbon removal credits fuels supply crunch

Teen vaping impacts on smoking rates, researchers say
While smoking numbers have reduced, there is concern about the impact the introduction of vaping products has had. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Tue, 18 Nov 10:35pm 

Was Ferrari chairman unfair to Hamilton and Leclerc?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Las Vegas Grand Prix. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Tue, 18 Nov 10:35pm 

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