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Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream
Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.

Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.

Sumo Logic unveils new AI tools for security teams
The new release aims to cut investigation time for security teams, with Sumo Logic claiming its own SOC reduced MTTR by 64%.

Sandisk unveils NAND technologies for AI inference
AI operators could cut data-centre costs and power use as Sandisk positions flash memory for longer-context inference workloads.

10x Banking raises GBP £40 million from AshGrove Capital
The London-based software group is set to expand sales after turning EBITDA-positive and growing annual recurring revenue by more than 30%.

ServiceNow launches autonomous security suite for firms
The suite aims to cut security backlogs and tighten oversight of AI agents as companies face a surge in machine identities and fragmented tools.

Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes
Arsenal are set to complete their protracted move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Australian teen who killed UK woman has reduced sentence overturned
Emma Lovell was stabbed after confronting two intruders at her Brisbane home on Boxing Day in 2022.

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 17
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.

Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.

Clarkson’s clause: Frugal Roos would face huge payout if they axed coach early
Unlike many rival clubs, North Melbourne do not have a clause protecting them from a full payout if they decide to remove their senior coach 12 months before his contract expires.

US accounts for 53.5% of global bot traffic, says Decodo
Bots now generate more than half of web requests worldwide, with AI-driven browsing pushing automated traffic up 7,851% in 2025.

Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access
Broader coaching access could help employers turn training into day-to-day performance as Skillsoft trials the tool with selected customers.

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Chelsea nearing deal for Rayo defender Chavarria
Chelsea are closing in on an agreement with Rayo Vallecano for defender Pep Chavarria.

What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?
Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether that is a good thing or not.

Why Liverpool are ready to make Barcola third £100m signing
With Liverpool prepared to make Bradley Barcola their third £100m signing, BBC Sport looks at what the France and Paris St-Germain winger would bring to Anfield.

Tories offer Jewish groups meeting with ex neo-Nazi activist candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.

Stokes on booze, Baz, next year’s Ashes and his ambition to coach England
In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement from Test cricket, Stokes responded to claims his team had a drinking problem and also addressed his plans for the future.