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Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz lead 2026 Mobo nominations
The musicians pick up four nominations each, as the ceremony moves to Manchester for the first time.

Alibaba Takes Major Step to Link Shopping to Main AI App

TSMC’s Strong Outlook Fires Up Hopes of Sustained AI Boom

Wikipedia owner signs on Microsoft, Meta in AI content training deals

FourKites forms advisory board to shape manufacturing tech
FourKites has created a manufacturing advisory board of senior supply chain leaders to steer its product roadmap and AI-driven logistics tools.

The Bulgarian mechanic Kremlin propaganda keeps killing

Iran internet shutdown enters seventh day as millions remain cut off

Russia expels British diplomat from Moscow embassy over spying claims

Software-defined vehicles now top priority for carmakers
Software-defined vehicles have overtaken EVs and driver-assistance as carmakers’ top priority, with zonal designs and cloud-led updates surging.

AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026
AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London’s TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.

He tossed the ball back, then walked off: Freak injury in Super Smash game
The innocuous-looking incident appeared to cause serious damage, with Llew Johnson not coming out to bat in Otago’s successful run chase.

Moglix unveils Cognilix AI OS, plans USD $5m research
Moglix launches Cognilix AI OS for B2B commerce and procurement, backed by a USD $5m research push into domain-led, enterprise AI products.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says NZ 'appalled' by violence, repression in Iran
Peters condemned what he described as a brutal crackdown by Iran's security forces.

The rise and fall of convicted TV actor John Alford
Once a TV star who found minor chart success, John Alford is now in prison for sex offences.

Black Caps star blasts ‘brutal’ century in Aussie Big Bash League
Finn Allen launched eight sixes in a 53-ball 101, a knock simply described by Australian great Ricky Ponting as “brutal”.

Akeneo unveils AI-driven Winter Release for agentic commerce
Akeneo launches an AI-driven Winter Release to power “agentic commerce”, speeding product data from enrichment to activation for AI buyers.

Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX
Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.

'Israel has the right to continue its attacks,' Lebanese Foreign Minister announces

CAN 2025 – final: history of encounters between Morocco and Senegal

Alteryx extends McLaren data deal into WEC Hypercar
Alteryx deepens ties with McLaren Racing, joining its WEC Hypercar project as Official Partner with car branding from the 2027 season.

FireMon unveils Policy Workbench for hybrid security
FireMon launches Policy Workbench to guide firewall policy design and automation across complex hybrid networks without overhauling workflows.

GlobalLogic names LuJean Smith CMO to drive AI growth
GlobalLogic hires LuJean Smith as CMO to sharpen global brand, push VelocityAI and align with Hitachi’s Inspire 2027 growth strategy.

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Rain plays havoc as ASB Classic quarterfinal upset takes almost seven hours
Two and a half hours of tennis took almost seven hours before Marcos Giron finally claimed an upset win to make his second semifinal in as many weeks.

Many of Wairarapa's recent forest fires began in old burn piles, Fire and Emergency says
Farmers are concerned about forest fires, but the region's biggest forestry firm says it is well prepared with a comprehensive wildfire plan.