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Mon, 09 Nov 2026

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 The facial recognition technology stopping shoplifters

Business correspondent Emma Simpson tries out Sainsbury's facial recognition technology.

* A UK supermarket chain has started using facial recognition technology to identify and prevent shoplifters.
* Russia's leading independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has closed after its offices were evicted by police.
* An investigation into US tech firm Nvidia has revealed a suspected Chinese spy at the centre of the inquiry.
* In France, some drug gangs are recruiting children as young as 10 to commit violent crimes and help with their operations.
* The CEO of Nvidia is under scrutiny for his alleged affair with the suspected Chinese spy.
* A doctor who treated one of the suspects in a recent shooting in Krakow has spoken out about the case.
* Footage has emerged showing the aftermath of a fatal train crash in Egypt.
* Royals and veterans attended a Remembrance ceremony to reflect on those who have died in conflict.
* A mass wedding festival was held in Gaza, with 250 couples getting married at the same time.
* The New Zealand election is too close to call, with neither party yet confirmed as winners.
* Tesla's Cybertruck has faced criticism and controversy since its launch, and some are questioning whether it will be successful.