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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
Three dead after LA news helicopter crashes while covering deadly bus collision
The NBCLA news helicopter was flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.
Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.
'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
Japan to charge rescue fee on Mount Fuji during off season
The fee is among a series of measures Yamanashi prefecture is introducing to deter reckless climbers.
Search continues for boy, 3, missing at playground
Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.
Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall inquiry
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.
Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report
The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
The Papers: 'Complete failure to protect babies' and 'Sterling mess'
The landmark public inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders and attempted murders is the focus of several of today's papers.
Is bankrupt competitions boss behind new scheme?
The man behind a competions company which went bust owing thousands is back with a new venture.
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.
Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.
Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.
Magazine returned to US library after 132 years overdue
Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.
Southport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says sensitive and personal data was accessed in a limited number of cases.
Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.
Bournemouth Echo
'I hoped it would be Robert Redford!' - Redknapp set to meet man playing him in film
Harry Redknapp is set to meet the man playing him in an upcoming film detailing the extraordinary moment when the then-West Ham boss brought a mouthy fan out from the stands to play as a substitute for the Hammers.
Commentator to tackle 120-mile walk to Bournemouth after murder of wife and daughters
Racing commentator John Hunt and his daughter Amy are taking on a 120-mile hike to Bournemouth to raise funds to tackle violence against women and girls after his wife Carol and daughters Hannah and Louise were murdered.
Medals of first man to command a tank in battle go on display
The medals of Harold Mortimore, the first man to command a tank in battle, are now on display at The Tank Museum.
Sleep among tanks at immersive theatre sleepover coming to Bovington
History fans can now sleep among the tanks at an immersive theatre attraction housed within the world’s finest and largest collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.
Horticultural show features more than 350 entries despite difficult growing season
A horticultural show burst into life with more than 350 colourful entries.
Wareham pub reopens after £300k refurbishment and 'woke' rebrand
A pub has reopened following a major refurbishment.
Objections flood in over hotel demolition as developer vows new hotel will follow
Plans seeking to demolish a well-known hotel in Sandbanks have prompted a flood of public objections.
Wetherspoon pubs across BCP slashing prices for one day only this week
Six Wetherspoon pubs will slash all food and drink prices for one day only this week.
£300,000 upgrade to transform swimming facilities at RiversMeet
RiversMeet leisure centre in Gillingham is investing £300,000 in upgraded changing rooms, new water treatment technology and improved pool facilities as part of a major refurbishment programme.
Ellis Jones backs Ringwood Carnival again as charity event returns
Ellis Jones Solicitors has renewed its support for Ringwood Carnival, sponsoring the event for another year as organisers aim to raise £45,000 for charities in 2026.
Dad quits old job to open Dorset barbershop in unlikely location
After years of juggling 16-hour workdays, Verwood barber Conor Cutler left his day job to open Boony's Barbers on an industrial estate, creating a community hub built around family life and mental wellbeing.
Police concerns raised as Bournemouth boxing event plans heard by committee
Plans for a one day boxing event in Bournemouth Town Centre, which raised concerns about anti-social behaviour, has been heard at committee.
Bournemouth paedophile jailed for owning PlayStation 2, other video game consoles
A paedophile who possessed a video of a four-year-old girl being raped has been jailed for 16 months.
Two burglaries hit Napier Road as café and mini-market are targeted
A glass patio door was smashed during a break-in at a café on Napier Road.
Formula 1
'McLaren’s call to pit Norris after the VSC made no sense'
Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer explains why McLaren pitting Norris after the VSC only "cemented" the loss of the race in Madrid.
Windows Central
Razer Prio review: The first mobile controller I've actually wanted to carry everywhere
The Razer Prio isn't trying to be the biggest, most comfortable mobile controller on the market. Instead, it focuses on something far more practical: portability. With a unique foldable design that collapses to nearly credit-card dimensions, the Prio is one of the few mobile controllers you'll actually carry every day.
Itsfoss
The Simplest Method to Extract All Images from a Document in LibreOffice
Saves a lot of time and effort as you don't have to manually save all the images one by one. Also, this trick works with most office tools, if not all.