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MPs revert to 'snide remarks' following day of unity

MPs revert to 'snide remarks' following day of unity

"Toxic, violent and inflammatory'': politicians have been accused of poor behaviour in parliament one day after uniting to honour a badly injured colleague.

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Global glitch triggers 'rat race' to lock down websites

Businesses and governments have raced against time - and hackers - to fix an AI-discovered vulnerability that led to thousands of websites going offline.

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion will hold an additional hearing in relation to the Bondi massacre after concluding in August.

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'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

Nation-first inquiry to probe impacts of AI 'genie'

Nation-first inquiry to probe impacts of AI 'genie'

Severe consequences and big opportunities are at stake as Australia's first major inquiry into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence begins.

Warnings international forum all at sea on security

Warnings international forum all at sea on security

One of the world's most important organisations lacks the chops to deal with security threats in a region full of potential flashpoints, a report has found.

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach

The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.

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Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

The ‌five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to ‌attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.

Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack

Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack

Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack

Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack

Australia's current laws are ill-equipped to go after OpenAI for letting one of its agents go rogue and hack a Medicare website, a legal expert says.

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN

The heads of major artificial intelligence firms have pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology.

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Australia's defence force has mapped out contingencies to protect its technology as it concedes data centres could be targeted during times of direct conflict.

Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions

Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions

Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions

Taliban diplomacy necessary, but with strong conditions

Australia should engage conditionally with the Taliban to ensure support for suffering Afghan citizens is prioritised while avoiding full legitimisation.

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Australia and US should 'match' defence capabilities

Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with senior officials from the Trump administration, as Australia is told its capabilities should "match" the US.

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

'Needs to evolve': changes urged for critical US treaty

Security analysts have called for further changes to be made to the ANZUS treaty as it nears its 75th anniversary.

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Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises

Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.

Royal commission to finish early despite extension call

Hearings for the inquiry called following an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach are set to finish on Wednesday following calls for it to be extended.

Local leadership plea to fight increasing anti-Semitism

Government policy aimed at tackling anti-Semitism will have no impact without community leadership, the probe called after the Bondi Beach massacre has heard.

Ex-spy cleared to give evidence on Bondi terrorists

A former spook will be allowed to give evidence at the royal commission probing anti-Semitism about the intelligence he gathered on two terrorists.

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Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks

Jewish schools have stopped taking part in interfaith programs because they "don't feel safe", a royal commission into anti-Semitism has heard.

Address social media to counter anti-Semitism: inquiry

Academics from a leading institution have shared suggestions for the most effective interventions against anti-Semitism with a royal commission.

Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training

Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.

Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs

A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth advisers have outlined youth-focused approaches to counter extremism, as an inquiry heard programs can succeed without strictly changing beliefs.

Violent, gory content shaping youth extremist pathway

A youth justice insider has exposed the gory mix of content shaping a new form of extremism, as authorities call out gaming and social media.

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

A community leader has defended vigils held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the charities regulator pushed for greater enforcement powers.

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