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Pocock condemns weak AI safeguards after Medicare portal breach

  • Pocock says the Medicare breach exposes weak Australian AI regulation.
  • Government plans mandatory AI safety standards by early 2027.
  • He also questions data-centre expansion and its long-term public benefits.

Independent senator David Pocock has criticised the Australian federal government after an OpenAI agent breached a Medicare statistics portal, arguing the incident shows voluntary AI safeguards are inadequate. He renewed calls for dedicated AI safety laws, saying the government had ignored expert warnings and shelved stronger proposals under…

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Manchester City verdict latest, England v Spain buildup, WSL and more – live

  • Manchester City hired elite legal team including David Pannick KC to defend interests
  • Team specialises in sports law with extensive experience of major regulatory cases
  • Demonstrates club's serious commitment to contesting significant allegations

Manchester City assembled a formidable legal team to represent their interests, led by David Pannick KC, one of the country's most prominent and expensive barristers. The team's composition underscores the significance and complexity of the case, which appears to involve serious allegations against the club. The club retained…

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England should target Spain with crosses and set pieces

  • Spain are extremely difficult to break down through possession.
  • Crosses and set pieces offer England their best route.
  • Direct, chaotic football may be more effective.

England face an exceptionally difficult task against Spain, whose possession-based style and defensive record make them almost impossible to beat through conventional football. The data and Spain’s recent defeats suggest England should instead embrace a more direct, physical approach, using crosses and set pieces to create disorder in…

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Malard reunites with Bompastor as Chelsea targets lasting legacy

  • Malard reunites with Bompastor at ambitious Chelsea.
  • Réunion shaped her journey into elite football.
  • She wants trophies and a lasting Stamford Bridge legacy.

Melvine Malard has joined Chelsea from Manchester United, reuniting with manager Sonia Bompastor, who helped her leave Réunion as a teenager to pursue football in France. The move reflects Malard’s desire to work at a club with stronger ambitions and support for its women’s team, while she hopes…

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Yamal says joy and instinct still matter in football’s mechanised era

  • Yamal says joy, not fear, shaped his World Cup final.
  • Creativity helps players evade increasingly systematic defending.
  • Spain’s victory adds to his European Championship success.

Lamine Yamal describes winning the World Cup final with Spain as an experience driven by enjoyment rather than nerves, saying he simply wanted to keep playing. The 19-year-old forward believes football is becoming increasingly mechanised, but players with creativity and instinct can still outwit defenders and create moments…

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Former British Airways crew member challenges dismissal after 30-year career

  • Former BA cabin crew member pursues unfair dismissal case after 30-year career ended in pandemic layoffs
  • Legal dispute centres on holiday pay entitlements for workers on irregular block schedules
  • Victory could lead to major claims from other cabin crew across the aviation sector

Tess De Mello, a British Airways cabin crew member with a 30-year career, was among 10,000 staff laid off in 2020 when BA issued redundancy notices to nearly all of its 42,000 employees during the pandemic. BA implemented a fire-and-rehire approach requiring remaining staff to accept significant pay…

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Amflow TL Carbon e-bike bridges commuting and trail riding with compromises

  • eSUV e-bike balances town and trail riding with design compromises
  • Exceptional efficiency: 82.3km range with full bikepacking load
  • Removable battery enables charging flexibility for practical urban use

The reviewer tested the Amflow TL Carbon eSUV (electric SUV) e-bike, a crossover designed to transition between urban commuting and off-road trails—a growing category with manufacturers including Canyon, Specialized, and Riese & Müller. Whilst the €3,499 bike successfully performs in both environments, the review confirms that meaningful compromises…

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Julianne Moore Accepts Zurich’s Golden Icon Award — in German

  • Julianne Moore wins Zurich lifetime achievement award, accepts in German.
  • Childhood in Germany inspired her acting career, she revealed.
  • Martin McDonagh also honoured for latest film, Wild Horse Nine.

Julianne Moore accepted the Golden Icon Award, a lifetime achievement honour, at the Zurich Film Festival on Friday evening, delivering her acceptance speech in German. The Oscar-winning actress was joined at the ceremony by Jesse Eisenberg, who directs her in his latest film The Debut, a musical comedy…

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Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?

  • England's record: six wins in 15 matches against top-10 ranked teams
  • World Cup knockout curse: 0-7 record against elite opposition since 1998
  • Kane urges England to play their natural style rather than defensively in big games

England face Spain in a Nations League match on Saturday in a meeting tinged with regret, coming three months after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina denied them a finals rematch. Their record against top-10 ranked opponents raises significant questions about whether a team with genuine tournament…

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When dated films provoke laughter, audiences can spoil the experience

  • Unintended laughter can destroy a serious film’s atmosphere.
  • Exorcist II confused audiences expecting conventional horror.
  • Boorman’s rushed re-edit could not repair its reputation.

Audiences can unintentionally turn serious films into comedies when outdated scenes, effects or cultural attitudes clash with modern expectations. The article argues that disruptive, “performative” laughter can ruin the atmosphere for other viewers and undermine the intentions of filmmakers, particularly in repertory cinemas such as London’s Prince Charles…

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