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'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.

AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks

AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks

AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks

AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks

Shark monitoring drones will fly up and down the coast year-round as one state looks to artificial intelligence to help protect swimmers from attacks.

Iran, US continue escalating attacks and recriminations

Iran, US continue escalating attacks and recriminations

Iran, US continue escalating attacks and recriminations

Iran, US continue escalating attacks and recriminations

The US military has struck multiple targets in Iran, with Donald Trump threatening that "Iran will no longer exist" if it continues to violate the ceasefire.

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Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Home price data another window into tax change fallout

Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records in Europe are tumbling as a pervasive heatwave traps a ball of hot air, putting pressure on infrastructure and causing dozens of deaths.

Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400

Death toll in Venezuela quakes tops 1400

More than 1600 foreign rescuers have arrived in Venezuela to join the race against time to find survivors after two massive earthquakes hit the country.

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Loss of his 'biggest fan' drives motorcyclist McDonald

Heartbroken that his brother and "biggest fan" will never see him race again, motorcyclist Archie McDonald is raising awareness about mental health and suicide.

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Military attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Military attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Military attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Military attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Russian air defences have shot down at least 21 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow over the course of the day, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says.

Light plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot

Light plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot

Light plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot

Light plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills pilot

A small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 others, Chinese authorities say.

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

A tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran exchanged strikes in a major threat to their interim peace deal.

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

The deadly "heat dome" that's set records in France and Britain has rolled into Germany, where roads are buckling as temperatures peak.

Under-fire firm still has ethics, leadership contracts

Under-fire firm still has ethics, leadership contracts

Under-fire firm still has ethics, leadership contracts

Under-fire firm still has ethics, leadership contracts

Having been hauled over the coals by a parliamentary committee, KPMG is again facing scrutiny regarding its suitability to run government training programs.

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

Court upholds Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape conviction

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

Venezuela quake toll nears 1000, search intensifies

The death toll from Venezeula twin earthquakes is nearing 1000 with hundreds of people still trapped, according to government estimates.

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Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.

Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance

As Labor flags, the coalition paints itself out of the picture and One Nation surges, Community Strong Australia will experiment with a new political formula.

Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners of war

Hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war have been exchanged, officials from both sides of the conflict say.

Iran insists on right to control shipping in Hormuz

Iran has slammed US and Gulf calls for freedom in the Strait of Hormuz and is demanding its right to control shipping in the key waterway be respected.

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Venezuela quake toll soars as rescue crews comb rubble

The deaths from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have soared to 589 with 2980 injured as rescue efforts continue in the ruins for thousands still missing.

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.

Police barricade accused ISIS bride as she's bailed

A woman charged with slavery offences after allegedly joining Islamic State has covered her face as she walked from court on bail.

King won't live at Buckingham Palace after refit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will break with centuries of tradition and not live at Buckingham Palace once its refurbishment has been completed.

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia, Crimea

The Russian military has shot down more than 600 Ukrainian drones in one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian regions and Crimea since the war began.

Scoreless wonder: 'special' Socceroos book last-32 spot

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

'Gutted': lawsuit over fracking water risks dismissed

Activists have expressed concern about water security after losing an environmental lawsuit seeking to force government approval for a fracking pilot project.

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