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NTT DATA unveils global Nvidia-powered AI factories
NTT DATA launches Nvidia-based 'enterprise AI factories' to help global firms standardise, scale and govern production AI deployments.

'It's Wilt, me, then Kobe' - Adebayo scores 83 points in single game
The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant and second only to the great Wilt Chamberlain.

Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service
MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup, says Fifa president
US President Donald Trump has said Iran are "welcome" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot
Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.

Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

Bizarre reason behind Djoker's review
Novak Djokovic requests a review into his rivals actions as he believed he was intentional distracted during play.

Ryan-Alexiou filly on pace to bounce back in Newcastle
She might be in limbo by name, but it’s full steam ahead in reality for a metropolitan filly when she has her first start in Newcastle at Thursday’s feature meeting.

Lomax logjam: Wallabies coach-in-waiting throws down gauntlet to convert
The incoming Australia honcho also outlined his plans for limiting Max Jorgensen’s influence, as the Reds prepare to face the Waratahs on Saturday night.

NBA star passes Kobe Bryant in 83-point game
Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a single NBA game against the Washington Wizards.

AFL round one teams and expert tips: Carlton’s key changes unveiled for crunch Tigers clash
All the teams as they’re announced for round one of the AFL season – plus the experts give their tips for the first full round of footy for 2026.

6 risky battery charging mistakes (and what to do in case of fire)
A mobile phone battery stores enormous amounts of energy in a very small space. As long as everything is working properly, we don’t notice anything. But a technical defect or incorrect handling can trigger a chain reaction — known as thermal runaway. This causes the battery to fuel itself with...

Some Glasgow Central trains resume - but station remains closed after fire
The station's low level platforms, which serve the Argyle line north of the River Clyde, have been reopened after a full site assessment

Meeting my death-row pen pal after 20 years
Rhys Williams became friends with convicted killer Roderick Orme after the pair began exchanging letters.

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?
Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

NRL Tips - Round 2
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

Aussie young gun defeats world No.7
Talia Gibson beats Italian Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round of Indian Wells to continue her sparkling run at the Californian tournament.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Newcastle on Thursday
All you need to know for Thursday’s eight-race card at Newcastle.

Jagga Smith never had a scan as a junior. His first one in the AFL devastated him
Carlton’s young gun hits the MCG on Thursday for the first time in a Blues guernsey – his club under serious pressure and needing a win over the Tigers.