Microsoft: Cyber-attack a 'wake-up call'
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Today's Headlines May 14
Top News Stories
Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns
The warning comes amid fears of further ransomware attacks worldwide as people return to work.
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North Korea missile test was 'new type of ballistic rocket'
It says it tested a rocket capable of carrying a large nuclear warhead, but scepticism remains.
Emmanuel Macron due to name PM on first day as French president
The new French president is due to name his prime minster as well as travel to key ally Germany.
Comey sacking: Trump urged to hand over any tapes
Rival US lawmakers press the president on whether conversations with James Comey were taped.
 
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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg in call to help working mothers
Sheryl Sandberg calls for a rise in the minimum wage and affordable childcare on US Mother's Day.
Sport
Spurs hold on to beat Man Utd in White Hart Lane farewell
Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane earn Tottenham victory over Manchester United in their final game at White Hart Lane.
Hamilton beats Vettel in spectacular Spanish GP
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes steal a stunning victory in the Spanish Grand Prix from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
Kim, 21, holds off Poulter to win Players Championship
South Korean Kim Si-woo holds off Ian Poulter's challenge to become the youngest winner of the Players Championship.
Top Videos
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What happened to Edward Crawford after this photo?
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The dying art of the Beijing crew cut
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Iran election: Women politicians speak out ahead of poll
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Macron sworn in as French president
Magazine
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A Russian honeytrap for Gen Flynn? Not me...
When Svetlana Lokhova saw the internet light up with suggestions she was a Russian spy, she initially thought it was a joke.
Business
Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns
The warning comes amid fears of further ransomware attacks worldwide as people return to work.
AirAsia to launch China joint venture
The budget carrier already has operations in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India and Japan
 
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Technology
Ransomware cyber-attack a wake-up call, Microsoft warns
The warning comes amid fears of further ransomware attacks worldwide as people return to work.
Global cyber-attack: Security blogger halts ransomware 'by accident'
The 22-year-old UK researcher tells how he stopped a global cyber-attack by spending £8.
Capital
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Solving the expat school problem
The push for cheaper alternatives to expensive international schools
 
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Think like a toddler and win at work
The bosses that encourage "growing down" to give business a creative boost
Culture
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When men were paid to trample tulips
How a photo recalls a moment of historical excess
 
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The unlikely woman who saved New York
What Jane Jacobs can teach us about great cities
Earth
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Huge rogue waves really do exist
These enormous waves are not tall tales after all
 
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The lemurs that eat poison
They munch on leaves packed with cyanide
Future
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Should cashiers be humans or machines?
The unexpected benefits of self-service tills
 
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What escalators reveal about your brain
When you step onto one that has stopped, something odd happens
Travel
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Asia's most multicultural city?
This city is home to 26 million people, and they know how to throw a party
 
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The lady who finds beauty in weeds
Her quirky obsession has made her somewhat of a local celebrity
 
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