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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding

‘Dying of thirst’: Inside Gaza’s al-Mawasi water crisis

IDF strikes Shiraz petrochemical site, releases footage of attacks on Iranian air defenses

Minnesota deny ex-Everton forward Rodriguez has muscle-wasting condition
Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

Woods selfish to drive under the influence - major champion Day
Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.

Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd
Former captain Harry Maguire signs a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Girl, 11, turns marsh trees into quirky characters
An 11-year-old has spent the past year on family walks inventing backstories for each tree.

Skydiver's death at aerodrome under investigation
A man in his 50s has been confirmed dead at Headcorn Aerodrome in Ashford, Kent.

Holiday let owner says legislation will 'destroy me'
Paul Martin says his only option is to "dismantle the cottages and render them unhabitable".

Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Ex-footballer Barton denies golf club attack
The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault.

Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.

‘Kyle is a tough kid’: Flanagan adamant son is good to go, 12 days after concussion
Kyle Flanagan will return in the Dragons No.7 jersey for the crunch match against Manly on Friday night after coach and father Shane insisted he had fully recovered from a heavy concussion.

Major emergency response after eight people injured in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Opotiki, where eight people have been injured.

Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law

Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Lawes out of England retirement and will join Sale
Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

Wales captain and ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires
Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football with immediate effect.

Vietnam's leader To Lam strengthens power in unanimous assembly vote
Vietnam's communist party chief is now also the country's president - an unusual concentration of power.

My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face
Philippa Gibson's great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.

One dead as high-speed train collides with lorry in France
More than a dozen people are injured, two of whom critically, in the incident in the Calais region.

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

Artemis II crew head for home after travelling further from Earth than anyone before
The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

Norman’s Masters heartbreak was 30 years ago. This year, he won’t even watch the tournament
Greg Norman won’t be at Augusta after being snubbed for a guest invitation 30 years on from his Masters heartbreak, and said he probably wouldn’t watch it either.