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Tencent Cloud launches three AI products for overseas
Overseas enterprises can now tap Tencent Cloud's new AI tools for office work, design and model access as it steps up its push beyond China.

‘All great parties must come to an end’: Founders of popular Christchurch nightclub sell up
Hide was billed as “Christchurch's only purpose-built nightclub” dedicated to electronic music.

French services sector shrinks in May at fastest pace since late 2020, PMI shows

Windows 11 Pro plus 10 hours of training is $20 through June 14
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro plus a full Windows 11 training course for $19.97 through June 14. Upgrading your operating system is one thing. Actually knowing how to use the tools built into it effectively is something else entirely. That’s what makes this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro bundle particularly useful. For $19.97 (MSRP $237), users get...

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery
Airlines could trim disruption costs by up to 30% as SITA folds Big Blue Analytics' recovery software into its operations portfolio.

IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026
Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.

Gulf Harbour body trial: Religious leader defendant challenges court translations
Defendant Kaixiao Liu claims veteran translator Cyril Young made dozens of mistakes in the translation of notes and diaries found at his home.

OpenClaw adds NVIDIA SkillSpector to ClawHub checks
The registry is tightening checks after malicious uploads exposed a gap between declared skill purpose and actual behaviour.

Will 2026's 'yo-yo racing' mean overtaking in Monaco?
Andrew Benson assesses whether the 2026 rules will change the character of the race where overtaking is most difficult.

Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement
Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.

Future of Moana Pasifika 'really approaching D-Day' - players association
There needs to be a firm commitment - one way or the other - within the next two weeks, says the head of the players association.

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

Ukraine attack kills seven in Donetsk, Russian-installed official says

Italy services costs at 3-year high as business contracts, PMI shows

German solar firms see order surge as Iran war drives up energy prices

NRL to throw ‘world’s biggest birthday party’ for Jai Arrow
Former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and forced into retirement last month.

Wall Street Dumped This Magnificent ETF, but It's Making a Roaring Comeback With a 40% Gain Since April 10

India trade deal: Kiwifruit scientists help grow industry
While kiwifruit is native to the Himalayas and North India, the industry is less developed and often involves terraced plantings.

Howdy dating app launches in New Zealand to connect rural singles
Created by 24-year-old farmer Mia Ryan, Howdy already has 30,000 users.

Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex
Rising AI inference demand is reshaping server and device design, prompting Intel to push new processors, edge systems and rackscale infrastructure.

National MP calls on radio host to ‘front up’ and apologise after leaker claim
Joseph Mooney wants an on-air apology from Mike Hosking after the broadcaster accused the MP of leaking to the media against Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?
A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.

Why Was Henry Nowak Handcuffed By Police As He Lay Dying?
Starmer says he 'felt sick' watching footage of Henry Nowak's arrest.

Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.