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From 1 October, Russians holding five-year international passports face entry restrictions in 15 countries, according to the Association of Tour Operators. Travellers with old-format passports are being turned away or denied boarding as more destinations require the ten-year biometric document. The association is advising tourists to check entry rules before booking and to renew to the new-style passport.

California has introduced new professional guidance setting guardrails on how lawyers may use artificial intelligence in their practice. The rules, reported by Reuters, aim to ensure attorneys who rely on AI tools still meet duties of confidentiality, competence and supervision. The state is among the first to formalise expectations for legal AI use, and the move is being watched by bar associations and law firms across the country.