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Government cuts some vehicle regulations - with more possible
The goverment said to be making changes to make it easier for the country to cope with global fuel shocks.

FintechOS Data Core lands on Google Cloud Marketplace
Financial firms can now buy and deploy FintechOS's governed data layer through Google Cloud, speeding procurement for AI projects.

PNG Barramundis claims top spot at T20 World Cup qualifier
Papua New Guinea finished top of the table and were crowned league champions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific sub-regional qualifier in Japan this week.

The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety
A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Title despair & Guardiola going - 24 hours of pain for Man City
Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.

Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

Are Putin and Xi best friends? BBC breaks down the leaders relationship
Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the Russian and Chinese leaders as the pair meet in Beijing.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.

Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Google unveils new search bar, smart glasses as it ramps up the AI wars
Google may be starting to win the race towards truly useful consumer AI.

AI to wipe out 49% of customer service jobs by 2030
Routine call-handling jobs face the sharpest risk as AI agents take over most customer queries, forcing firms to retrain staff quickly by 2030.

Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth
Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history.

Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence
Sana Yousaf's murder highlights a pattern of violence against women in Pakistan, activists say.

Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes
Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon's health ministry says.

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

The Papers: 'Cap prices on staple foods' and 'Strictly's triple twist'
The Treasury asks grocers to cap food costs and Strictly confirms a new hosting trio - the stories leading Wednesday's papers.

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.

Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.