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SoftwareOne completes Crayon deal, forming CHF 1.6 billion giant
SoftwareOne has completed its acquisition of Crayon, creating a CHF 1.6 billion software and cloud solutions giant with 13,000 employees in over 70 countries.

Woman accused of Christchurch church fire remanded in custody
The 35-year-old, who has interim name suppression, appeared in the Christchurch District Court via audio-visual link on Monday.

Landslide hits well-known Wellington house
Deborah East says she had to evacuate from the property on The Esplanade due to the risk of falling rocks, and Island Bay residents were taking boxes to the site to help her husband move out.

Samoan national sentenced for migrant exploitation
A second Samoan national has been sentenced at the Auckland District Court in connection to a major migrant exploitation case involving Samoan workers in New Zealand.

Alcaraz overcomes Rublev's power to win 'impossible' point
Watch Centre Court erupt as Carlos Alcaraz fends off the power of Andrey Rublev to win an "impossible point" and break his serve in the third set of their fourth-round match at Wimbledon 2025.

The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans
After taking two steps forward last week, England have taken another back in their crushing loss to India. BBC Sport explores the issues holding them back.

IDF says it killed Hamas commander in cafe strike that killed dozens of civilians
After Monday's attack, family members told the BBC of their shock at the scale of civilian casualties.

The Papers: 'PM facing fresh revolt' and 'dental deserts'
The Guardian and the Times lead with responses to a review of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provisions in schools

Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag".

'Human error' - Wimbledon sorry over missed line calls
Wimbledon organisers apologise after the electronic line-calling system on Centre Court is turned off in error and misses three calls in one game.

Exclusive: Lumify warns AI readiness must catch up to enterprise adoption
Amid a surge in digital transformation, ANZ companies are rapidly upskilling staff in cybersecurity and AI, adopting hybrid training to meet evolving tech demands.

Watch: Series leader�s mistake hands Kitt Dixon his �first IndyCar win�
Alex Palou had the race in the bag until a mistake with five laps to go opened the door for Scott Dixon to continue a 21-year winning streak.

Why Arsenal are signing 'brain of the future' Zubimendi
With Arsenal hoping to sign the final piece to complete the jigsaw puzzle of their midfield, BBC Sport looks at what they would be getting with Martin Zubimendi.

Hamilton's Ferrari 'unbelievably tricky to drive' in wet as he misses podium
Lewis Hamilton says the Ferrari he drove in the wet-dry British Grand Prix "was the most difficult car I've driven in these conditions".

Norris gets to 'live that feeling' of being Silverstone winner
Lando Norris did not let a cut nose dampen his celebrations after his first British Grand Prix win.

How tariffs are shifting global supply chains
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

A girls' summer camp cut tragically short by a 'horrific' deluge
Terrified girls at Camp Mystic swam through the broken window of one cabin into the swirling darkness of the flood.

Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.

Nursery teachers to get �4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs.