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KPMG, NLB launch AI-ready reading programme in Singapore
Only four in 10 Singapore professionals surveyed felt able to spot AI-generated misinformation, prompting a year-long reading push.

Sacked principal blocked from returning to school despite legal win
The Employment Court has granted a stay of proceedings to the commissioner of Zayed College for Girls, meaning Regina Rasheed cannot return to the school before a full challenge of her dismissal is heard.

Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings
Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?

'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

Mother awarded full legal costs after landmark home caregiver battle
A mother has been awarded full legal costs of more than $349,000 after a long-running battle over her rights as a home caregiver.

Military explosive found on Auckland beach to be destroyed
A piece of military ordnance was found on Orewa Beach.

England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.

Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

Public to be told to take 'small steps' to prepare for cyber-attack or severe weather
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell rehab photo is AI
The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall.

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.