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The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed
CopyFail threatens multi-tenant servers, CI/CD work flows, Kubernetes containers, and more.

Two people missing as boat sinks in Bay of Islands
Volunteers and the coastguard are searching the area just north of Waitangi.

What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

Starmer's sister-in-law 'scared' after arson attack on her home, court hears
Roman Lavrynovych, Petro Pochynok and Stanislav Carpiuc are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson jailed for rape
The former musical theatre star was found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six women.

Five key takeaways from the Bank of England meeting
The Bank reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer
The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated.

Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green
There is a mixture of defiance and fear among those living here - some of whom are planning to leave.

US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days
The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine near Paris
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

Teens who lured man to beach to kill him sentenced to between five and seven years' custody
Alexander Cashford was attacked on a Kent beach by three teenagers who thought he was a paedophile.

Lotto NZ swaps core gaming systems in EDGE rollout
Lotto NZ launches nationwide technology revamp, linking retail terminals, apps and analytics systems as it readies Project Frontier for new customer features.

Why Coventry talks are key to Lampard future
Coventry boss Frank Lampard is attracting interest from Premier League clubs - but talks with the Sky Blues are key to his future.

Soldiers 'overreacted' when they shot five people dead in Belfast, judge says
On 9 July 1972 three Catholic teenagers, a father-of-six and a priest were shot dead in the Springhill estate, west Belfast.

Ukraine expands oil strikes on Russia as Putin proposes brief ceasefire
In a phone call with President Trump, Putin proposed a ceasefire on 9 May, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW2.

Faisal Islam: Bank of England is trying to manage expectations
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.

'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated
Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area.