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Valkey 9.1 cuts memory use & boosts security tools
Operators of large Valkey deployments could cut infrastructure costs as version 9.1 reduces per-key memory use by up to 10% and tightens access controls.

Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue
Arsenal manager Mike Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a barbecue in his garden instead.

Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa Europa League win with parade
A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.

Farmer finds 80 cannabis-filled bin bags dumped on his land
Rob Morgan said he had seen various items dumped on his land before, but this was a "bit of a surprise".

A reluctant winner in ballot to create new laws
Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.

Teenage boys sentenced for raping lone girls and filming attacks
The boys filmed themselves laughing and encouraging each other as they raped girls in separate attacks.

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

UK migration drops to 171,000 - almost half 2024's figure
The prime minister says his government is delivering on its promise to restore control to the borders.

NHS trust sacks staff over accessing Nottingham attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing.

'Too easy': Stuart fires over early
Jed Stuart dazzles on the edge and snatches the first points for the Canberra Raiders.

In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection
BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of the England squad.

Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup
UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American authorities refuse to provide funding.

Protesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.

US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'
Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.

Five held in council election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.

Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role".