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AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail – MI5 chief

Sir Ken McCallum gave his annual speech on threats to the UK at Thames House on Tuesday.

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How RJ Mitte became family's breadwinner after devastating tragedy: 'It was scary but necessary’

The actor, who died on Monday, shot to fame as a teenager for his role as Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad

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Fire sweeps through children's nursery in north London

Around 70 firefighters tackled the blaze at a nursery in Islington

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Kiehl's beauty advent calendar is packed with skincare essentials – but there's one drawback

A whistlestop tour through the 175-year-old brand’s bestselling skincare, the calendar is among this year’s most affordable at £119

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Cyber attacks: Which UK companies have recently been targeted by hackers?

The retail sector has been targeted many times in the past two years, with M&S, Co-op and Harrods among the biggest names being hit by hackers.

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JK Rowling’s life and legacy to be subject of new BBC Scotland documentary

The documentary will also use Rowling’s life as a lens ‘to explore three decades of profound social, political and technological change’.

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More prisoners released early from London jails despite freed serial shoplifter going on crime spree

650 inmates were being freed early in second wave of controversial scheme

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Arsenal face major headache over most irreplaceable star after freak injury

Mikel Arteta has key selection dilemma for Champions League clash with Lille

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Healey warned against delaying tough Budget decisions as fiscal buffer halves

The Resolution Foundation called for the Budget on October 28 to hike taxes – including on pensioners.

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London HMO has 'no washing machines' and a 'ban' on overnight guests

The HMO tenants say they have had to pay £100 a month on laundry services after facilities were removed

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