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Lawson fails to finish top 10 in third practice ahead of Saudi GP
After three lacklustre finishes in the practice sessions, Lawson will likely be feeling the heat as one of four drivers yet to score a point by finishing in the top 10 through four races this F1 season.

The forgotten Indian explorer who uncovered an ancient civilisation
Rakhaldas Banerjee is credited with discovering Mohenjo-daro, but his legacy is tainted by controversy.

Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.

Trans people will feel anxious over gender ruling - Swinney
Scotland's first minister comments on the Supreme Court ruling as protests are held in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Man on first date admits dangerous driving after A1 police crash
Seven officers were hurt in the six-vehicle crash on the A1 near the Newcastle-Gateshead border.

NRL Highlights: Roosters v Panthers - Round 7
Sydney Roosters take on the Penrith Panthers in Round 7 of the 2025 NRL Premiership at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

Auckland FC made to wait for silverware after win over Melbourne Victory
Louis Verstraete starred as Auckland won on Saturday night, but there’s still one team standing between them and the Premiers’ Plate.

Labour's Chris Hipkins stands by initial Covid response, but admits mistakes were made
Labour's Chris Hipkins shares on a podcast his thoughts on the government's Covid response and his journey as a politician.

As it happened: Wild Easter weekend weather causes power outages, flooding
Electricity was knocked out to hundreds of properties during ex-Cyclone Tam, followed by intense thunderstorms which hit the city overnight.

Weather: Where is ex-Cyclone Tam heading next?
It is expected to slowly move east across the upper South Island during Sunday and Monday, while gradually weakening.

NZ Warriors beat Brisbane Broncos in golden-point thriller
Whatever you think of the Warriors, they rarely do things the easy way.

'A cuddle could tear my son's skin'
Albi, from Bridgend, was born with a disorder which causes his skin to tear with the slightest friction.

Former Croatia player Pokrivac dies in car crash
Former Croatia international Nikola Pokrivac dies in a car accident in his native country aged 39.

Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges
The defendants get sentences of up to 66 years after a trial described by a defence lawyer as a farce.

Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before
"Olo" is said to be a saturated blue-green - but some say the existence of a new colour is "open to argument".

Cross-code star's flick delivers try
Daniel Tupou finishes off the brilliant work from Mark Nawaqanitawase to score for the Roosters.

Hunt's pass leads to runaway try
Ben Hunt throws a pass that leads to a turnover as Kurt Capewell runs away before the try is finished off by Luke Metcalf.

Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78
Clodagh Rodgers, who is from Warrenpoint, County Down, is known for songs such as Jack In The Box and Come Back and Shake Me.

How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But there is another security measure you can take. For an extra layer of protection, you can turn a humble USB drive into a secure key that will lock and unlock your PC, making it much harder for intruders to gain access. Here’s how… What to do… Windows 11 has a facility to set up a secure USB key. But I prefer to use the free third-party app USB Raptor, which gives me a little more control over how my key works. Get a USB flash drive without any files loaded on it. I’m using the SanDisk 16GB Ultra Fit, which cost me $9 on Amazon. Download and install USB Raptor and launch the app. It will launch in configuration mode with three steps to complete to set up your secure key. Step 1: Choose an encryption password and write it down somewhere so you don’t forget it. Step 2: Plug in your USB flash drive and choose the correct drive letter it was allocated. Now click Create k3y file. Step 3: Before you enable USB Raptor, you’ll want to create a backdoor login in case you lose your key. USB Raptor launches a three step configuration process. Dominic Bayley / Foundry Create a backdoor login In the top-right corner of the app click in the box next to Advanced configuration. Click on Lock features in the top menu. Navigate down to Backdoor access. Now click Generate RUID file. This will create a file on your desktop that will allow you to bypass the lockscreen if you forget your password and the USB key is removed from your PC. Creating the RUID file for backdoor access in USB Raptor. Dominic Bayley / Foundry Pro tip: If you’re not keen on using USB Raptor, there are numerous other security apps to choose from. Two others include Predator and Rohos Logon Key Free. While some of what you can do in these apps is free you will have to pay to unlock a full suite of features. More things to note: Be sure to label your USB flash drive security key so that you never mix it up with other drives you own. Use a USB drive with a fast read/write speed to make your login quicker. Before you create a key, back up your data to ensure you don’t lose it. If you’ve followed the steps above, you should now have a secure key that will make your PC more secure — as well as backdoor access in case anything goes wrong. If you don’t want to use your key, simply deactivate it in the app. Further reading: How to turn a USB flash drive into a portable gaming console