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AI 'supercharging' security threats to UK, MI5 warns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is "supercharging" security threats to the UK, including the potential development by terrorists and states of new killer bioweapons, the head of MI5 has warned.
Murder investigation launched into fatal house fire in Waterford

A murder investigation into a house fire in Waterford has been launched after two children and two adults were killed.
Bryan Cranston in 'deep despair' after death of Breaking Bad actor

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
Hundreds more prisoners to be freed as stage two of early release scheme begins

Prisoners rejoiced as they left jail early during the second stage of a government scheme to ease overcrowding that will see hundreds released.
Midwives in Essex awarded £750k payout after exposure to high levels of nitrous oxide

More than 120 midwives and maternity staff in Essex have been awarded almost £750,000 in compensation after being exposed to high levels of nitrous oxide.

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