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Who could replace Scott Mills as Radio 2's Breakfast Show host?
Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman, Greg James and Rylan Clark are among the names suggested to replace Scott Mills.

Busted! 6 red flags that message was written by ChatGPT
AI tools like ChatGPT can be absolutely brilliant aids, if you use them properly. But have you, like me, started to notice that more and more texts in various contexts are beginning to feel a bit… impersonal? Without really being able to put your finger on why? Perhaps even that...

EU foreign ministers commemorate Russian massacre in Bucha

Eight wounded, cars catch fire in central Israel following strike from Iranian cluster munition

Crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported from Bali to Spain

Oracle launches restaurant operations platform for chains
Oracle and NetSuite unveil restaurant operations platform for chains, uniting inventory, scheduling and cash management with AI across 110 countries.

More Bluebridge Connemara ferry sailings cancelled after Maritime NZ clearance delayed
Waterways regulator Maritime NZ detained the ship in berth at Wellington following an inspection last week.

Big Tech's $635 billion AI spending faces energy shock test, S&P Global says

Why 1 Top Analyst Says Apple Is a Screaming Buy Right Now

Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival
It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.

Siu says AI agents & blockchain will reshape internet
Animoca Brands' Yat Siu argues autonomous AI agents will become the internet's main actors, with blockchain supplying payments, identity and trust.

Whakatane puppy drowning video streamed to social media
Two men allegedly filmed themselves drowning young puppies in the Whakatane River and posted the video to social media last night.

Government backs down from work from home policy day before court hearing - PSA
The union filed legal action after a MBIE policy restricting flexible work arrangements was introduced.

FE fundinfo flags five shifts in asset manager compliance
FE fundinfo says UK and EU disclosure reforms, AIFMD II and AI oversight will reshape compliance for asset managers in 2026.

Your data’s not safe if you’re missing these 7 backup essentials
Backing up data seems straightforward enough, but it’s easy to overlook critical steps that ensure your data is safe, secure, and easily retrievable. Here are the top things to consider when drawing up a data backup plan. 1. Defined goals and objectives First and foremost, you need to define the point of...

'Two-year ban rok di': How Mohsin Naqvi saved Naseem Shah's career in last-minute call

Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access
Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI Connector Service upgrades with 100-plus finance templates, MCP apps and warehouse access for controlled data use.

For journalists who covered JFK Jr’s fatal plane crash, the memories are much more vivid than Love Story
Two US reporters from the time say they haven't watched Love Story, it's too difficult. "It just will sort of be like a rip the band-aid moment off for me."

Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87
Sir Barry was one of the country's longest serving mayors, leading the city from 1983 to 2007.

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.

Car left on Interislander ferry first clue person went overboard in Cook Strait
Crew on the Interislander's Kaiarahi were shaken by the incident which happened overnight.

Health NZ changes advice on Covid-19 vaccinations
People between the ages of 30 and 64 no longer needed regular boosters, it said.

You have enough subscriptions — this permanent Microsoft Office license is under $20
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for $16.97 until April 19 — a one-time purchase with no subscriptions, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Subscriptions are everywhere — and somehow even basic productivity tools ended up on the list. If paying just to open a spreadsheet or write a document...