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Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
Forrester says Asia Pacific tech spending will climb to USD $874 billion in 2026, but inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risks will blunt gains.

Rap legend Slick Rick on Mobo honour and shaping hip-hop: 'We took novels to the next level'
The British-born rapper looks back as he's awarded a lifetime achievement prize at the Mobo Awards.

Rybakina battles past Pegula to reach Miami semis
Elena Rybakina beats Jessica Pegula for a fifth straight time to move into the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Northern Ireland deserve Italy's respect - Buffon
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says Italy have been fully concentrated on overcoming Northern Ireland as the sides prepare to face each other in Bergamo on Thursday.

Man Utd down but not out - Skinner sure Bayern lead can be overturned
Manchester United suffered defeat by Bayern Munich in the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final, but manager Marc Skinner refuses to rule them out.

A right-wing populist party made big poll gains - and it's shaking up Australian politics
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.

Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

CO2 plant in UK to reopen in war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.

Parents should monitor children '24/7' on Roblox, says developer
Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.

States of emergency declared for Far North, Whangarei
The states of emergency will be in effect for seven days .

Liam Lawson bore 'the brunt' of Helmut Marko's extreme conduct, claims ex-F1 driver
Jolyon Palmer believes Helmut Marko's no-nonsense approach harmed Liam Lawson.

OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
OpenAI recruits former Google and Disney executive Kiran Mani to lead Asia-Pacific push from Singapore amid faster AI adoption and tougher regulation.

Man Utd come from behind twice but lose first leg to Bayern
Manchester United fan Pernille Harder scored twice against her childhood club at Old Trafford as Bayern Munich gained a precious first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Johnson to give back alleged 'secret' payment of $500,000
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson confirms he will refund a sum of $500,000 (£375,000) he allegedly "secretly" paid himself before his Grand Slam Track league collapsed.

Bale left big boots to fill - will Wilson fire Wales to World Cup?
Nobody can replace the great Gareth Bale, but Harry Wilson is stepping up more than anyone as Wales aim to qualify for the World Cup.

The US-Iran Briefing Wars
Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?

'Managing my finances with ADHD felt overwhelming'
ADHD affects the brain's frontal lobe and can impact organisation and focus, a specialist says.

The Papers: 'Iran rejects peace plan' and '£400m cost of savings scandal'
Iran's rejection of US talks and Donald Trump's reaction features on Thursday's front pages.

I re-visited one of England's most spectacular hikes after a £5.5m upgrade
The long-distance Coast to Coast route which stretches across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors is now an official National Trail.

Iranians mark their New Year with anger, fear, and defiance
Cleaning her home for the festival, one Iranian told us: "Perhaps this dark night will finally give way to dawn."