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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.

Lexar’s PexarBolt Ultra is the sexy Thunderbolt dock AI nerds will love
Normally, I favor the Toyota Camrys of Thunderbolt docks — practical vehicles to route data across your desk and between devices. Then something like the PexarBolt Ultra comes along. I have no shame in admitting that I really like the trend of putting displays on just about any and all geek...

Major delays after four-vehicle crash blocks south Auckland road
Puhinui Rd in Wiri has been closed in both directions after a truck and three other vehicles crashed on Tuesday morning.

Man on the run after early-morning robbery
Police are hunting an offender who allegedly confronted a person with what appeared to be a screwdriver before stealing their vehicle and fleeing.

Bhajan clubbing: How young Indians are reimagining spirituality with devotional music
Bhajan clubbing is drawing crowds across New Zealand as traditional devotional music is given a modern, alcohol-free twist.

Man City agree deal for Palmeiras winger Allan
Manchester City agree to sign winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.

Alvarez's Arsenal dilemma amid summer's most bitter transfer tussle
An analysis of Julian Alvarez's future with the transfer window closing on 1 September - and the Argentine's chances of a move from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal.

What Is Andy Burnham's Missile Offer To Ukraine?
Andy Burnham makes his first foreign trip as Prime Minister to Ukraine

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

Syria court sentences Assad-era grand mufti to life in prison
Ahmed Hassoun was convicted of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing.

Drugs dug up at Creamfields site ahead of festival
Police urge anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back.

Tuanz backs online safety plans but warns on age ban
Support for tougher online protections comes with calls for scrutiny of age checks, as TUANZ warns they could harm privacy and exclude vulnerable youth.

NZAero eyes AI pilot training as CT-4 production restarts
The revived trainer could give instructors richer flight data to spot safety and skills gaps as NZAero restarts CT-4 production after 14 years.

Do you support the Government’s social media ban?
Now’s your chance to have a say.

Slack launches code channels for AI software teams
Shared code channels could keep AI-assisted development visible to whole teams, with human sign-off still needed before production releases.

Forest working on deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League
Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".

Watkins' departure would cut deepest - and Villa did not see it coming
Ollie Watkins has been an Aston Villa legend but it appears his time at the club is nearing a painful end amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

Teen pleads guilty over Channel boat with 165 migrants
A man admits endangering lives at sea after piloting a dinghy with a then-record number of migrants.