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Ransomware surges 600% as AI lowers cybercrime cost
Manufacturers, hospitals and service firms face escalating extortion threats as organised crime drives most attacks across Australasia.

Saracens face fines over 'wine consultant' Venter's media no-shows
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.

New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.

Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.

The Papers: 'Burnham's triple shock' and 'City face expulsion'
Every front page on Wednesday is dominated by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech at the Labour Party conference.

How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet's history
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum

'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?
Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.

How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?
Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.

DTCC appoints Samir Pandiri as Chief Client Officer
The move strengthens DTCC's client-facing leadership as markets demand more support on trading, settlement and reporting complexity.

Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings
How the England players rated following their Nations League match.

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League
The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

US Supreme Court denies Christa Pike's last-ditch bid to halt execution
The Tennessee inmate has been awaiting execution since she was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of a teenage classmate.

Village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay
The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match.

Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.

'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed
Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.

Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food
The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns
The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.