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This was the modern art Ashes series. It was as intriguing as it was baffling
Idiosyncratic doesn’t nearly begin to cover it. Abstract, certainly, if not downright obtuse. Let’s take a tour of the gallery.

Sizzling temperatures, strong winds and heavy rain in South Island weather mix
Southern parts are set to swelter today, but storms are also on the way for many.

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

What video doorbells see (and what they don’t): Here’s what you can expect
For many people, a video doorbell isn’t just part of their home security system, it is the system. With a camera at the front door and an app on their phone, they jump to the conclusion that they’ll capture faces on the sidewalk, license plates at the curb, and anybody...

Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course
Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.

Riverlane opens Delft AI quantum error correction hub
Riverlane launches an AI-driven quantum error correction hub in Delft, led by Barbara Terhal, bolstering its European R&D footprint.

Unapproved peptide ads surge across online platforms
Unapproved peptide ads and listings have surged across online platforms since 2020, raising fresh concerns over consumer safety and oversight.

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Dutch couple's marriage annulled due to ChatGPT speech

Flights canceled between Dubai and Iran as protests continue to expand

The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election

The Nissan Z Is Already Getting A Facelift

Germany slams Russia's use of Oreshnik medium-range ballistic missile

Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight

Logitech’s G502 Hero wired mouse is a champion — and now 49% off
The Logitech G502 Hero wired gaming mouse might’ve been around for a few years at this point, but it’s still one of the best gaming mice on the market—especially if you can get it on sale at a steep discount. It just so happens that this mouse is on sale...

‘Can I come see you for 10 minutes?’: Before she shocked the world, this US star sent an Aussie a text
Amanda Anisimova enjoyed a career-best season last year, making two grand slam finals, but her Australian best friend played a key role.

Butter, margarine or nut spreads: which is best?
Some spreads have a bad rap, but used in the right way, they all have their place, say experts.

‘Records could roll’: Extreme temperatures continue, while high winds present fire risk
Much of the country is set to reach temperatures around the 30C mark this weekend.

Sir Tom Jones warns of fake profiles pretending to be him in 'sad' scam
The 85-year-old Welsh singer warns scammers are trying to "trap and abuse" vulnerable people.

Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart
Joe Keery, aka musician Djo, aka Stranger Things' Steve Harrington, is number one in the UK charts.

Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

NeoSapien links Solana token to LapTouch Mac touch bar
NeoSapien will tie Solana-based LPM tokens to discounted, priority pre-orders for its new LapTouch MacBook touchscreen accessory.

AI coding tools face 2026 reset towards architecture
AI coding tools are set for a 2026 reset as enterprises pivot from ‘vibe coding’ experiments to architecture-first, governed co-developers.

Agentic AI poised to transform cyber defence & search
Agentic AI is set to move from hype to frontline tool by 2026, autonomously steering cyber defence workflows and search-led marketing.

AI workloads force Kubernetes shift to autonomous SRE
AI SRE, GPU-aware schedulers and autonomous ops are set to overhaul how large enterprises run Kubernetes clusters by 2026.