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Audit firms step up AI adoption while seeking safeguards
Audit firms are racing to embed AI into core work, but say true advantage now hinges on tougher governance, bias controls and global rules.

This obscure Microsoft Word feature makes proofreading documents easy
In my job, I write and edit a lot of text every single day, and parsing it all for spelling or grammar errors can take up more time than I like. But when one of my colleagues here at PCWorld introduced me to the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Word,...

6 risky battery charging mistakes (and what to do in case of fire)
A mobile phone battery stores enormous amounts of energy in a very small space. As long as everything is working properly, we don’t notice anything. But a technical defect or incorrect handling can trigger a chain reaction — known as thermal runaway. This causes the battery to fuel itself with...

Some Glasgow Central trains resume - but station remains closed after fire
The station's low level platforms, which serve the Argyle line north of the River Clyde, have been reopened after a full site assessment

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?
Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot
Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.

Mortgage rates rise and deals pulled over Iran war turmoil
Average mortgage rates hit highest since last August in the biggest upheaval since the mini-Budget.

Aussie young gun defeats world No.7
Talia Gibson beats Italian Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round of Indian Wells to continue her sparkling run at the Californian tournament.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Gosford on Thursday
All the information you need for Thursday’s NSW feature meeting.

Mastercard unveils AI 'Virtual C-Suite' for small firms
Mastercard launches its Virtual C-Suite AI agents, starting with a Virtual CFO, to give small firms automated executive-style insights.

NTT DATA unveils global Nvidia-powered AI factories
NTT DATA launches Nvidia-based 'enterprise AI factories' to help global firms standardise, scale and govern production AI deployments.

'It's Wilt, me, then Kobe' - Adebayo scores 83 points in single game
The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant and second only to the great Wilt Chamberlain.

Glen Sannox ferry needs £3.2m repairs after one year in service
MSPs have been told the troubled CalMac vessel needs new propellors as part of multi-million pound repairs.

Meeting my death-row pen pal after 20 years
Rhys Williams became friends with convicted killer Roderick Orme after the pair began exchanging letters.

Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup, says Fifa president
US President Donald Trump has said Iran are "welcome" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.

Bizarre reason behind Djoker's review
Novak Djokovic requests a review into his rivals actions as he believed he was intentional distracted during play.

NRL Tips - Round 2
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

Ryan-Alexiou filly on pace to bounce back in Newcastle
She might be in limbo by name, but it’s full steam ahead in reality for a metropolitan filly when she has her first start in Newcastle at Thursday’s feature meeting.