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One of the “grandpa robbers” found guilty of stealing jewellery worth millions from reality TV star Kim Kardashian has died one month after being convicted, French media have said.Didier Dubreucq, 69, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention prior to going on trial and had been undergoing chemotherapy.In May, he and seven accomplices were found guilty of the high-profile Paris heist, during which millions of dollars’ worth of jewellery were stolen from Kardashian nearly a decade ago.Dubreucq denied any involvement in the heist. “It’s a mistaken identity case… I had nothing to do with this,” he told the court…

The government has unveiled a plan for trade aimed at boosting exports and protecting UK firms at a time of growing uncertainty for businesses following the introduction of US tariffs.It aims to remove obstacles for UK businesses selling abroad while also bolstering the country’s trade defences to avoid the risk of cheap imports undercutting domestic companies.Some sectors are concerned that cars and steel originally destined for US markets will be diverted to UK shores, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs make it significantly more expensive to sell in America.But Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the UK’s plan would “ensure British businesses…

Pornhub and a number of other major adult websites have confirmed they will introduce enhanced age checks for users from next month.Parent company Aylo says it is bringing in “government approved age assurance methods” but has not yet revealed how it will require users to prove they are over 18.Regulator Ofcom has previously said simply clicking a button, which is all the adult site currently requires, is not enough.Ofcom said the changes would “bring pornography into line with how we treat adult services in the real world.”The Online Safety Act requires adult sites to introduce “robust” age checking techniques by…

Philippa RoxbyHealth ReporterCharlie BeattieCharlie Beattie holds her nine-week-old baby in her arms after many years of miscarriagesUK scientists say they have developed a test which can help identify women with an abnormal womb lining that increases their risk of miscarriage.They say their work could pave the way for new treatments for those going through repeated pregnancy loss. In some women with a history of miscarriage, the womb lining doesn’t react the way it should – transforming into a supportive place for the embryo to implant, the Warwick University team discovered.Charities say the findings could help provide an explanation, in some…

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Emer MoreauBusiness reporter, BBC NewsSyreeta SandhuSyreeta Sandhu has spent £15,000 on IVFIVF patients are being warned over unregulated “concierge clinics” after a popular one went bust leaving scores of clients without treatment or refunds.As the number of privately funded IVF cycles has risen, online concierge companies have emerged, acting as “middlemen” between patients, donors and doctors.The fertility watchdog has said that as these clinics do not provide IVF treatment directly, it does not have powers to regulate them. It is calling for the law to be strengthened to protect patients.Syreeta Sandhu lost nearly £15,000 when her concierge clinic went bust.…

Natalie Sherman and Lucy HookerBBC NewsGetty ImagesA US judge has ruled that using books to train artificial intelligence (AI) software is not a violation of US copyright law.The decision came out of a lawsuit brought last year against AI firm Anthropic by three writers, a novelist, and two non-fiction authors, who accused the firm of stealing their work to train its Claude AI model and build a multi-billion dollar business. In his ruling, Judge William Alsup wrote that Anthropic’s use of the authors’ books was “exceedingly transformative” and therefore allowed under US law.But he rejected Anthropic’s request to dismiss the…

Getty ImagesIt can be hard to get a good night’s sleep during hot weather.Here are some simple tips which could help. 1. No nappingHot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are using more energy to regulate our internal temperature.But if your sleep is disturbed at night, try to avoid napping during the day. When it is hot, sleepiness can be precious – save it for bedtime.2. Keep to routinesHot weather can encourage you to change your habits. Don’t. That can disrupt sleep.Try to keep to your usual bedtime and routines. Do…

Elliot BallBBC News, West MidlandsPA MediaMick Ralphs (right) has died at the age of 81 – he had been a member of Mott the Hoople with vocalist Ian Hunter (left)Guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs, best known for his time with Mott The Hoople, has died at the age of 81, according to the band’s official website. A statement said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”The Hereford-born musician was a key member of the band, which formed in 1969. He left four years later, and moved on to Bad Company.A statement from that band said…

Airlines have been cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.Qatar’s Hamad International Airport airport, a critical hub in the region, temporarily halted operations on Monday before reopening.Flights were temporarily paused at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as passengers were told to expect further delays and cancellations.More than a dozen airlines cancelled flights to parts of the region after tension mounted in recent days.On Monday, Qatar briefly closed its airspace before Iran fired missiles at a US military base in the country, in what it said was retaliation…