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UK firms demand more control over data as AI risks rise
AI security fears are prompting UK companies to tighten data controls, with half seeking more oversight of sensitive and strategic information.

Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars pay tribute to late Catherine O'Hara
Tributes were also paid to Dolly Parton, James Van Der Beek and Tim Curry.

IT pros say password sharing is top security lapse
User behaviour remains IT's biggest vulnerability, with 65% of professionals saying password sharing is the worst security lapse.

World Athletics Championships to be staged in Africa for the first time with Nairobi as host
Kenya has long been a superpower in distance running and is second on the all-time worlds medal table behind only the United States.

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Rodon absent as Ashford earns first Wales call-up
Craig Bellamy hands a first call-up to Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford for Wales' Nations League A campaign but is without key defender Joe Rodon.

How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.

London misses out to Nairobi in World Athletics bid
London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

TV superstars and a Taylor Swift cameo: 2026 Emmy highlights
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
Users in South Korea, South Africa and Saudi Arabia will get faster Zero Trust access as traffic is kept in-region for compliance.

Rockstar won’t say when GTA 6 hits PC, so I did the math
Grand Theft Auto VI will be, barring some sort of disaster, the biggest piece of media released in 2026. Doctor Doom, eat your cold, stony little heart out. It’s practically guaranteed to be the largest game launch in years, possibly ever…despite being limited to an Xbox and PlayStation debut. The...

US Senate to vote on advancing landmark crypto bill

McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad
Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.

Spurs' Richarlison posts crying emoji after being left out of Liverpool tie
Richarlison publicly expresses his displeasure at Roberto de Zerbi's decision to leave him out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.

Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport, sprinter Hunt says
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney is a part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.

Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

Fall in small boat Channel crossings down to law enforcement, agency says
But other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.