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a bus’ near Pembrokeshire coastlineBob Mackie: Legendary costume designer dies aged 87.AI ‘kill switch’ may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder saysValve’s Steam Frame is excellent – but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?Andy Burnham cancels engagements after death of father.The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys – but the show’s biggest fans are real-life doctors.US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants.Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave stationTrump: US president says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visitFirst ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in CardiffNepal floods: The Himalayas are melting faster – and India’s economy is ‘at risk’Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say‘Culture shift’ needed in how UK does business, Andy Burnham urges.Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down.Deep-fried food 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