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Police fire at stolen car after checkpoint breach in West Bank

Russia successfully test launches new Soyuz-5 rocket from Kazakhstan, space agency says

Vessel carrying humpback whale Timmy nearing North Sea

Progress strategist warns on AI agent database deletion
Progress Software AI Strategist Philip Miller says a reported Claude data deletion shows why firms need access controls, auditing and kill switches.

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Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows
Infios unveils AI agents to automate orders, warehousing and transport in live supply chain systems, with early customers reporting faster recovery.

Forward Edge-AI names Dionis Taveras as sales chief
Forward Edge-AI hires Dionis Taveras as Senior Vice President, Sales and Channel Partners, to expand alliances and push quantum-resistant products.

'Laughs and learning' in Cornish language podcast
Danni Diston explores learning the language of her beloved homeland alongside a number of guests.

Wipro study finds firms struggle to prove AI value
Wipro study finds most firms still cannot link AI spending to measurable gains, with pilots proliferating and boardroom pressure mounting.

The business impact of weather warnings
Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home when they weigh up the safety considerations involved with wild weather warnings, one data analyst says.

One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow
Birds of America by John James Audubon goes on the display in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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Tim Cook reveals the advice he gave Apple’s next CEO: The most important decision he’ll make is ‘where he spends his time’

Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner
Cognizant deepens its six-year tie-up with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, making AI central to performance and fan data operations.

PDQ adds software visibility & workflow integrations
PDQ adds PowerShell scanning, software inventory and Jira, Freshworks and Zapier links to give IT teams more control over endpoint management.

Hurricanes v Crusaders live updates, Super Rugby Pacific clash at Hnry Stadium
The top of the table Hurricanes host the Crusaders in Wellington.

Black Caps all-rounder ruled out of first test against England
Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of next month’s first test against England at Lord’s because of his shoulder injury.

PM off to Singapore leaving some questions unanswered at home
Slinging yourself to Singapore sure is one way to escape the most fractious week in coalition history.

Salesforce launches Agentforce Operations for back office
Salesforce says its new AI software can halve back-office cycle times and automate finance, compliance and supply chain workflows across business systems.

Lead-free plumbing rules due to take effect this weekend
The legislation is an update of the New Zealand Building code, announced in November 2022 by MBIE.

Scale of damage to Awakino Gorge laid bare on eve of highway's reopening
More than 30 slips - the largest, a 16,000 cubic metre mass of mud and rock - fell on the section of State Highway 3 during a severe storm two weeks ago.