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Manage My Health ignored warning about lax security system - cyber-security expert
IT experts allege the health portal ignored warnings about vulnerabilities for years - but the regulatory vacuum meant it wasn't required to take action.

Ministry of Defence seeks advice for plan to have drones scour Pacific
The work is attached to its long-range drone project in the ministry's capability plan which has an indicative cost of between $100 million and $300m.

Tourist in Spain attempts to board plane with deceased wife

German state halts deportations to Iran for three months

Watch: Forestry officials find lost emu in the woods of Poland

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England head coach Wane steps down in World Cup year
Shaun Wane steps down from his position as England coach, nine months before the Rugby League World Cup.

Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.

Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first?
Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.

'Sentenced to death within days': Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?
The 26-year-old shop owner was arrested in his home on 8 January in connection with protests in Iran.

White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
The incident occurred while Trump toured a Ford factory in Michigan; the heckler says he has "no regrets".

After U-turn on mandatory digital IDs, how have Labour MPs responded?
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.

Simple ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics around the home
There is little research into the health effects of microplastics, but if you want to reduce your exposure, researchers say there are simple ways to do this at home.

Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government in bid to protect endangered dolphins
The charity says "taking on the US government is not something we take lightly", but it has the support of legal teams and Kiwis.

Ukraine says Russian military trucks are at Zaporizhzhia power plant

Quebec's premier announces his resignation ahead of provincial election this year

AppLovin's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license

Wheat Showing Marginal Gains on Wednesday Morning

AI security firm, depthfirst, announces $40 million series A

Faletau out of Wales' first three Six Nations games
The number eight has been ruled out of Wales' first three games against England, France and Scotland.

Terrific Trump powers past Ding at Masters
World number one Judd Trump moves into the quarter-finals of the Masters with a dominant 6-2 win over Ding Junhui at Alexandra Palace.

Tottenham sign Gallagher from Atletico for £35m
The former Chelsea midfielder joins Spurs on a long-term contract.

Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death
The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert takes S Korea by storm
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.