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First-round of French elections sees right and left claim success

Macron: Iran's attacks on its neighbours must stop

School building destroyed in airstrike in central Iran

Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.

Power price shocks unlikely this winter, says major electricity users group
The group's chair pointed out the country's hydro lakes have more water than normal and there was the strategic stockpile of coal at Huntly.

'Emergency package' could help low income families amid financial crisis, economist says
Economist Susan St John says New Zealand is already in a "crisis" and low income families are likely most affected

Sinner matches Federer & Djokovic with Indian Wells win
Jannik Sinner said it "means a lot to me" after he becomes the youngest man to complete the set of hard-court trophies with victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells final.

Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.

TikTok and Meta risked safety to win algorithm arms race, whistleblowers say
Companies allowed more harmful content on user’s feeds, knowing their algorithms ran on outrage, BBC hears.

‘We will cease doing so’: Roosters extend olive branch to Rabbitohs for scoreboard snub
The NRL is set to ask the Bondi club for an explanation following a breach of the game’s rules during Friday night’s match at Allianz Stadium.

Reality check for Ross: The two decisions that show the Saints aren’t ready to compete with the best
St Kilda have not had the start to the season they hoped, but is it talent or decision-making under pressure that is letting them down?

Iranian security agents allegedly raped, tortured nurses detained for treating protesters

AI proof over hype: In a market obsessed with scaling AI, smart organisations are obsessed with proof
As AI hype grows louder, disciplined organisations are shifting from flashy demos to proven, trustworthy tools that deliver real results.

Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift
Adobe boss Shantanu Narayen to step down as chief executive after 18 years, staying on as chair while the group navigates the AI era.

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Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
England's indiscipline, "cheat code" Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Irish and Scottish positives, and Welsh confidence returns - talking points from the final round.

Hotel changes policy after attacker given room key
The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people
Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.

Slater's message to disgruntled Dogs star
Billy Slater urges Bronson Xerri to focus on improving his game instead of looking for a way out of Canterbury.

‘Someone’s lying’: Cleary hits out at Tago transfer rumours
The Panthers coach has rubbished reports of a swap deal featuring Penrith centre Izack Tago and Canterbury’s Bronson Xerri, and says the NRL’s rules on player movement rules are to blame.