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Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections
Users can now start with a free Avast One plan and add paid protections later, as Gen shifts to a modular security model.

Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath
Gabby Logan says she read a heartfelt email from a fan to her dad the day he died.

Windows 11’s firewall has a blind spot. These tweaks close it
Windows’ built-in network protection is like a front door that is locked from the outside, but through which any resident can carry valuables outside without being checked. By default, Microsoft allows almost any program to send data out without being checked — this is known as a lack of egress...

One in five self-employed in Germany fear for livelihood, survey finds

Wadephul: Europe must learn from Kiev's resilience on energy security

Owner of one of Auckland's oldest buildings goes on trial
Built around 1855, the former Fitzroy Hotel is considered the city's oldest brick building.

Married at First Sight UK contestants allege rape and sexual assault
Channel 4 says it has taken all episodes of the hit reality TV show down after the allegations were aired by the BBC.

Owner of one of Auckland's oldest buildings goes on trial
Built around 1855, the former Fitzroy Hotel is considered the city's oldest brick building.

Iconic Auckland bar to close after two decades as landlord redevelops building
For 20 years, it was Grey Lynn’s community hub and a quiet sanctuary for global celebrities. Now, the Gypsy Tea Room is preparing to close its doors for a major site redevelopment.

Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Canadian Grand Prix.

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Putin is scheduled to be in China in a visit likely to be closely watched as Beijing seeks to maintain stable relations with the United States while also preserving strong ties with Russia.

Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.

Record-smashing Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City after this season, according to reports
Guardiola, who has won 17 major trophies at City since arriving in English soccer in 2016, has repeatedly been asked in recent weeks whether he would be staying at City beyond this season.

Atlas Lithium appoints Alfa for Neves Project

AmpereHour and IndiGrid start up 180MW BESS in Gujarat

Dave & Buster’s enters Australian market with first venue in Perth

Redis launches Iris platform to fix AI agent context
Production AI agents often fail on stale or fragmented data, and Redis is betting its new Iris platform can fix that runtime gap.

Brightcove launches Prism interface after customer feedback
The redesign aims to cut friction for broadcasters and publishers, as more than 100 customers asked for a simpler interface for daily video work.

Investment property expert says councils should crack down on holiday rental providers
Ed McKnight from property investment company Opes Partners said councils could be more proactive instead of waiting for a law change.

Undersea volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea prompting tsunami concerns
Papua New Guinea authorities have warned of falling pumice, ash, unpredictable swells and turbulent currents.

Mum with newborn baby recalls desperate 'scramble' to escape from burning Auckland home
A faulty outdoor sensor light has been identified as the cause of a freak electrical fire that completely destroyed an Auckland family's home last Friday.

'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
At 19, Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable that it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.