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Travelex: First UK systems restored after cyber ransom demand

The foreign exchange specialist reports that some systems are now back up and running following the ransomware attack.

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BT and Vodafone to lobby PM in support of Huawei

The companies plan to warn the PM of the risks of banning Huawei from the 5G network, Sky News learns.

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EU considers ban on facial recognition technology

The technology could be prohibited in public for up to five years as regulators figure out how to ensure EU citizens' privacy.

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Twitter boss asks Musk for 'feedback' on improving the service

"By the way, do you want to run Twitter?" joked Mr Dorsey during his video call with the Tesla pioneer.

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Wireless charging for electric taxis to be trialled in UK

The pioneering scheme is seen as playing a key part in the drive to tackle toxic vehicle emissions and ensure cleaner air.

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Star Wars fan gets R2-D2 arm after losing limbs to meningitis

Kye Vincent was eight years old when doctors had to amputate both of his lower legs, his right hand and part of his left hand.

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Father: 'I have no doubt that social media helped kill my teen daughter'

Molly Russell was 14 when she died days before her birthday after viewing graphic self-harm and suicide material on Instagram.

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Why iPhones might need the same charging cable as Androids in future

According to EU officials, "one-size-fits-all" chargers would make customers' lives easier and help the environment.

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Sepsis is bigger killer than three types of cancer combined - study

Sepsis, which can lead to multiple organ failure, is thought to cause one in five deaths worldwide each year.

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HIV transmissions drop 73% among gay men in UK

The government has been criticised for so far refusing to fully offer the drug in England.

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Japan confirms man has same coronavirus as China outbreak

People visiting or returning to Wuhan have been warned to wear masks and seek medical attention if they develop a cough and fever.

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One million birds feared dead due to 'blob' heatwave

Scientists have warned that such events will likely become more frequent due to climate change.

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Dinosaurs shrank to keep warm as they evolved into birds

A new theory explaining how theropods were able to evolve into birds has been proposed, despite the lack of fossil evidence.

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'Strange objects' found near Milky Way black hole

Astronomers have figured out the orbits of the so-called "G objects" around the black hole at the centre of galaxy.

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Scientists create new embryo of nearly extinct rhino

Three viable embryos have now been created of the "functionally extinct" northern white rhino, and a surrogate is being sought.

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Trump attacks Apple for 'refusing to unlock' iPhones for FBI

Trump incorrectly characterised Apple as "refusing to unlock phones" for law enforcement, despite it doing so thousands of times.

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Fraudster claiming to be from Amazon dupes two people out of £15,000

UK-wide, Action Fraud has received over 200 reports about such incidents since September - with victims losing at least £400,000.