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Westlaw New Zealand launches AI-powered research tools for lawyers
Thomson Reuters has launched AI-powered research tools in Westlaw New Zealand, enhancing legal research with natural language queries and secure AI features.

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Inside India’s destination development drive

Thrive Capital partner says every Big Tech company has a 'bazooka pointed at' OpenAI

OpenAI’s affordable ChatGPT Go plan expands to 16 new countries in Asia

How Scotland can guarantee play-off place by Sunday
Steve Clarke is targeting six points from Scotland's next two games. Achieving that could have a significant impact in their bid to reach the World Cup.

Hennessy to lead Clarke v Tshikeva undercard on BBC
Kent fighter Francesca Hennessy will place her undefeated record on the line against Fabiana Bytyqi on 25 October in Derby.

Football regulator could force club owners to sell
New independent football regulator chair David Kogan says Sheffield Wednesday's struggles are a "significant problem" and is seeking powers to investigate clubs in such situations.

Too-loud ads annoying you while streaming? California's put a stop to that
The state, home to Netflix and Hulu, has declared volume on adverts cannot be louder than the content people are watching.

'It was like a movie' - How immigration raid on Chicago apartments unfolded
People living in a Chicago apartment block targeted in a big immigration raid have described seeing armed agents and a helicopter landing on the roof. One resident - a US citizen - told BBC Verify he had his hands zip-tied by agents.

Starmer meets Modi on his first visit to India
The two leaders met in India's financial capital Mumbai to discuss ways to strengthen trade and business ties.

Young children taking knives to school, BBC finds
Incidents of young children bringing knives into primary schools have been revealed by a BBC investigation.

‘No playbook’: eSafety boss backs social media ban despite expert warnings
The commissioner insists age verification can work, despite expert warnings of deep flaws with just over two months until the start of the ban.

China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users

Posts falsely claim AI video shows moment Indonesian school collapsed

Merz hosts big meeting in bid to boost flagging German car sector

Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

Te Pati Maori to 'steady the waka' in discipline, policy focused reset, co-leaders say
Recently, the party has gone through the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp, the Tamaki Makaurau by-election and allegations of problematic leadership made by Toitu te Tiriti.

We want to test ourselves against the best - Davies
Captain Ben Davies is targeting a Wales win against England at Wembley to help set up the crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

Rapper, philanthropist, muse... and Netherlands' record scorer
Rapper, philanthropist, muse - Memphis Depay is not your conventional footballer, but he is Netherlands' all-time top scorer.

Parents of fugitive New Zealand dad apologise for 'trouble' caused
It is the first time they have spoken publicly since Phillips was shot dead by police during a manhunt.

Inside the room where Nobel Peace Prize is decided – but will Trump get his wish?
For the first time in its 125-year history, the committee allows an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse.

Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms
Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside.