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Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone
Here's which players are winning the race to transition to post-quantum crypto.

Nobody says who called first, but Arteta and Guardiola speak again - Balague
As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.

Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

The girl from Barry who grew up to be world class
Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women's World Cup qualifying.

Iranian footballers say Australia has given them 'hope' for safe future
The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.

What it's really like to try to make it to F1
BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'
It comes after a video is shared in which a group claims to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel.

For Michael Voss and Carlton, this is much worse than blowing another lead
The football experts – the coaches – should have pulled Hollands from the field when it was evident he was incapable of performing.

Trial by fire: Inside the fall of the Dragons
Nobody was shocked by Shane Flanagan’s pre-season prediction that his side couldn’t contest for a premiership. But few could have forecast how far it would slide.

McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon
Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

Family 'skimped to get by' during toddler's cancer treatment
There is a bespoke fund to cover travel costs for families of children undergoing cancer treatment - but it only applies in England.

What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises
Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

Three charged with arson on Persian media offices
Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

Lamborghini among 160,000 cars seized as uninsured driving reaches 17-year high
Seizure numbers hit a 17-year high as an estimated 300,000 uninsured vehicles are driven each day.

AFL Friday double-header LIVE: Cats and Dogs clash, Sydney derby lights up SCG
It’s a rate Friday double act as Geelong host the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, and the Swans host the latest chapter of “the Battle of the Bridge”. Follow all the action live.

He’s an Aussie teenager wowing the world with every run. And his name isn’t Gout
Cam Myers’ feats often get overshadowed by those of his high-profile sprinting mates. But the Canberra distance runner is on the cusp of becoming one of the world’s best.