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Open Group launches OSDU data platform standard v1.0
A new baseline for energy data systems should ease integration, cut duplication and help operators and suppliers build more reliable applications.

Croc attack twins visit crocodile conservation project

EU plans entry ban for Russian soldiers who served during Ukraine war

Analysis: Chinese President Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un
The Chinese leader's last trip to North Korea, in 2019, was starkly different — Xi was quoted in Chinese media as saying his nation would play a constructive role in the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

Sonatype names new chiefs as AI demand drives growth
Rising demand for secure AI software development has prompted Sonatype to expand its leadership team and scale operations globally.

Palmer and Joao Pedro feature in Madonna video
Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise appearance in a promotional film for Madonna's new album.

RTX Spark vs. Snapdragon X2 Elite: Which chip do you want in your AI PC?
One big thing changed at Computex this past week: Windows on Arm processors became the next big thing for Windows desktops, specifically for mini PCs designed for productivity and AI applications. So which Arm processor is the best bet? Until they hit our test bench, we can’t say for sure. But...

Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football.

'Mazadona', 'Einstein', 'The Ant' - 20 new players to watch at World Cup
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

Anita Manning's auction house criticised for offering human remains
Human bones, including a skull, were to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions has now withdrawn the item.

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.

Schoolgirl arrested after three hurt in knife attack
Three people suffer knife wounds and a pupil is arrested at the school on Plant Hill Road in Blackley.

Japanese city suspends 94 schools after first-ever bear sighting

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention

YKK plans new $150m manufacturing factory in southern India

Italy’s foreign minister slams Israel’s Ben-Gvir over ‘flip-flop’ comments

KPMG expands Microsoft AI deal across global workforce
The wider rollout will put AI tools in the hands of more than 276,000 KPMG staff, as the firm pushes clients beyond pilot projects.

Apple credits Australia’s teen social media ban for its new controls
Apple chief executive Tim Cook told Anthony Albanese the iPhone maker’s new child-safety tools were “in part inspired” by the world-first social media ban.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.

RFU council member resigns over Alphonsi post
Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith resigns after posting discriminatory criticism of television pundit Maggie Alphonsi.

Champion Maria asks for respect after Queen's snub
Tatjana Maria says Queen's should show more respect to its defending champions after she goes through qualifying to reach the main draw.

'Diogo will be with you' - Jota's widow writes to Robertson
Diogo Jota's widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate "in your heart" when he plays at the World Cup.

Total of 135 people make compensation claims over care home abuse
A BBC investigation reveals a report detailing the scale of abuse and neglect at a children's home.