Teen accused of driving during fatal crash left 'hanging from seatbelt'
A teenager accused of being the driver in a fatal crash outside the prime minister's home in Canberra gives a dramatic account of how he was left hanging upside down in the car. [Continue Reading]
Viral clip of Malaysian man clinging to ex-wife’s moving car leads to arrest in Johor
A man has been arrested in Johor after an 11-second viral clip showed him clinging to the front of his ex-wife’s moving car before tumbling onto the road in full view of onlookers. Police said the suspect had clung to the car for around 2km (1.2 miles) and that he had tested positive for ketamine. The incident unfolded at about 3.30pm on Saturday outside a supermarket in Bandar Seri Alam, a township in Johor, the southern Malaysian state bordering Singapore, after an argument between the pair... [Continue Reading]
In US strikes on Iran, North Korea sees nuclear vindication
Kim Jong-un will have seen the footage. A supreme leader of nearly 37 years, killed alongside members of his own family. Citizens celebrating in the streets. Rivals already angling for a role in the political transition. If the US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday was intended to send a message to the world, analysts say North Korea almost certainly received it. Though the lesson likely learned – do not negotiate with the US and never be in Iran’s position... [Continue Reading]
Canberra man found guilty of rape and forcible confinement in ACT Supreme Court trial
In a recent legal decision, Sisituutuumata Fulivai, a 46-year-old man from Canberra, has been found guilty of multiple charges, including the severe crime of raping and forcibly confining a woman. The verdict was delivered by a jury in the ACT Supreme Court after a trial that was notably swift, taking less than a day for jurors to reach their conclusion. The court heard evidence detailing the horrific circumstances under which the victim was subjected to cruel treatment at a residence in Lyneham. Fulivai was convicted on a total of 20 charges related to this case, which highlighted significant issues pertaining... [Continue Reading]
The Leo Full Moon Eclipse stirs up all sorts of drama — your star sign’s tarot horoscope
Egos are soaring across the zodiac, which may lead to clashes. [Continue Reading]
Al Jazeera reports from Beirut as residents flee following Israeli strikes
Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians are leaving areas in Beirut following Israeli strikes and forced displacement. [Continue Reading]
US using AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes
The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modelled after Iranian designs. US Central Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missiles, F-18 and F-35 fighter jets alongside details of the strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. Artificial intelligence The Pentagon used artificial intelligence services from Anthropic,... [Continue Reading]
Fake Young-Byun Yo-han wedding photos highlight concern over hyperrealistic AI
Images claiming to be from the wedding shoot of South Korean Girls’ Generation group member Tiffany Young and actor Byun Yo-han spread rapidly online – before being confirmed as artificial intelligence-generated fakes. Soon after Young, 36, and Byun, 39, announced they had registered their marriage, photos reportedly of couple began circulating across social media and online communities under the title “Tiffany–Byun Yo-han wedding photos”. The images depicted Young in a pink-toned wedding dress... [Continue Reading]
Farmers fight to reclaim the word 'milk' from non-dairy alternatives
Australian dairy farmers say the plant-based drinks industry has "stolen" the word milk, and they are pointing to a recent court ruling as an opportunity to claim it back. [Continue Reading]
V'landys maintains there's life left in NRL Las Vegas party
ARL Commission chair Peter V'Landys is adamant Las Vegas can remain a success beyond 2027 and insists fans will continue turning up once their team returns for a second time. [Continue Reading]
Health minister grilled over damaged ceilings, mould in operating theatres
The review comes after a fungal infection cluster at a transplant ward at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital linked to two deaths. [Continue Reading]
Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal’s next prime minister?
His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal's top job. [Continue Reading]
US shipbuilding revival looks dead in the water, China’s Li Yanqing says
Li Yanqing, executive vice-president and secretary general of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (Cansi), discusses the impact of US trade policies, global market cycles and China’s strategic pivot towards high-quality manufacturing. As a shipbuilding veteran who also serves as chairman of the ISO/TC 8 ships and marine technology committee, which oversees international standardisation for shipbuilding and marine operations, Li is a prominent voice for China’s industry on... [Continue Reading]
Iran's next supreme leader may have been waiting for this moment to rise
Behind the scenes of Iran's clerical authoritarian regime, cogs have been churning for years, if not decades, to ensure its survival in the event it was decapitated. While Ali Khamanei's followers mourn his death, a plan to replace him is already being enacted. [Continue Reading]
Wilcannia residents await federal funding to advance long-discussed weir project despite state allocation of $70 million
The residents of Wilcannia, a town located on the Darling River in New South Wales, are facing yet another setback in their long-standing campaign for a new weir. The project, which has been under discussion for over 30 years, has met with delays as both state and federal governments navigate the complexities of funding. While the New South Wales government has allocated $70 million towards the modernization of the weir, it has stated that the project cannot advance without a further $60 million contribution from the federal government. Community frustrations have mounted as the federal government remains non-committal, insisting that... [Continue Reading]
WA town covered in flying dust as storm passes through
A photographer from a coastal mining town in WA described the "cyclonic" winds as a thick dust storm blanketed her town. [Continue Reading]
US and Israeli Forces Conduct Airstrikes on Iranian Military Facilities Amid Escalating Conflict
This weekend saw an escalation of military conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel following a series of airstrikes that resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction. Imagery from satellite providers like Planet Labs illustrates the aftermath of attacks primarily focused on Iranian military facilities, including the Tabriz missile base located in northwestern Iran. Reports indicate that these strikes were a part of a coordinated effort by US and Israeli forces, targeting key installations to curb Iran's military capabilities. According to official announcements, the airstrikes have caused extensive damage, particularly at the Tabriz missile base, which is categorized as... [Continue Reading]
What is known about strike on Iranian girls' school
Iran says the death toll from an attack on a girls' school it claims was launched by the US and Israel has surpassed 165. [Continue Reading]
What’s on the wish list for China’s private sector ahead of the ‘two sessions’?
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the fourth entry in a series examining the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications for local governments, financial investors and private enterprises. China’s private businesses, many still facing cash flow problems amid a prolonged property slump, want treasury bonds and legal obligations on state-owned enterprises and... [Continue Reading]
Concerns for ‘declining’ fur seal spotted at Cooks River in inner Sydney
Long-nosed fur seal seen on banks of waterway in city’s inner west similar to those occasionally found outside Sydney Opera HouseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA seal has been spotted in an inner western Sydney river, prompting a response from wildlife rescue teams who worry it may be in poor health.However the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said there were no obvious health concerns, and they were keeping track of the animal’s movements. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Man found guilty after sexually assaulting woman he held captive
A man accused of holding a woman captive until she fled naked into a Canberra street is found guilty in the ACT Supreme Court. [Continue Reading]
Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon after Iran-allied group launches missiles over the border
Conflict spreads to Lebanon as Hezbollah targets Israel over killing of Khamenei and IDF responds with strikes on Beirut Latest updates: US-Israel war on Iran Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the Iran-backed group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Residents of Beirut were awoken by the sounds of about a dozen blasts at 3am on Monday, as Israel struck three different locations in the southern suburbs of the capital. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Cathay Pacific halts Dubai flights until Thursday amid US-Israeli attack on Iran
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have grounded at least 37 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East, with flag carrier Cathay Pacific suspending its Dubai services until Thursday. Cathay also announced on Monday that it would suspend its Riyadh flights until Tuesday amid the developing situation in the region. The carrier said customers booked to travel between Hong Kong and Dubai or Riyadh would be offered more flexibility to rebook, divert, or refund their tickets, with usual fees waived until... [Continue Reading]
Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict. [Continue Reading]
Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah fires rockets in Iran war retaliation
Israel has carried out heavy strikes in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut. [Continue Reading]
CEO says F1 weekend will run without issue despite Middle East conflict
Formula 1's season opener is expected to go ahead without a hitch this weekend in Melbourne, after conflict in the Middle East forced a change in travel plans for many teams. [Continue Reading]
Former patients of gynaecologist Simon Gordon left out of hospital review
Women who had surgery for "severe" endometriosis despite pathology showing little trace of the disease are angry and upset that Epworth Hospital has not invited them to participate in an external review. [Continue Reading]
Ten protesters killed and 34 injured in Karachi as security forces clash with demonstrators near US consulate gates
Recent protests in Karachi, Pakistan, escalated dramatically as security forces opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the gates of the US consulate. The violent altercation resulted in the deaths of ten protesters, while 34 others sustained injuries, according to Sukhdew Assardas Hamnani, a spokesman for the Sindh government. The protests were reportedly sparked by widespread anger over the ongoing conflict involving Iran, invoking solidarity among demonstrators in various cities, including Karachi and other parts of Pakistan and India. The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered outside the US consulate in Karachi's upscale district of Clifton. Eyewitness accounts suggest... [Continue Reading]
Motorcyclist died while on memorial ride for father during SA downpour
An outback tragedy has claimed the life of avid motorcyclist Darran Hyman, whose death during SA's weekend wet weather came almost exactly two years after his own father was also killed during a ride. [Continue Reading]
Australia mulls forcing app stores, search engines to axe unsafe AI services
Australia’s internet regulator said it might push search engines and app stores to block artificial intelligence services that failed to verify user ages after a review found more than half had not made public any steps to comply by a deadline next week. The warning reflects one of the most aggressive efforts globally to rein in AI companies, which face a growing number of lawsuits for failing to stop – and even encouraging – self-harm or violence, while researchers caution that such platforms... [Continue Reading]
RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus targeted by suspected drone strike, no casualties reported according to UK's Ministry of Defence
A British RAF base in Cyprus, known as RAF Akrotiri, was targeted by a suspected drone strike recently, as announced by the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD). The attack occurred around midnight local time, approximately 22:00 GMT. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties from the incident. The MoD confirmed that their force protection in the region remains at the highest level and that the base has activated its defensive measures in response to the strike. The drone strike comes shortly after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declared that the UK would permit the United States to utilize British military... [Continue Reading]
Catherine O'Hara wins posthumous Actor award for The Studio
The Studio co-creator Seth Rogen accepted the award on O'Hara's behalf, following the death of the comedy legend in January this year. [Continue Reading]
Medvedev among tennis stars stranded in Dubai after air strikes
Daniil Medvedev says he is unsure when he will be able to leave Dubai after the exchange of air strikes between the US, Israel and Iran shut down the UAE airport. [Continue Reading]
US-Israel war on Iran live updates: conflict spreads to Lebanon as IDF strikes Hezbollah after attack on Israel
Iran-backed Hezbollah says it launched rockets and drones at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali KhameneiPodcast: The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflictFull report: Trump open to talks with Iran as conflict deepens in Middle EastHow have you been affected by events in the Middle East?Bahrain has said that one person was killed by shrapnel from an intercepted missile. The death of a foreign worker at Salman Industrial City, working on a boat there, marks the kingdom’s first reported fatality in the war.Bahrain, home to the US navy’s 5th fleet, said it... [Continue Reading]
Community angry as Wilcannia Weir project delayed again
An outback community on the Darling River has been calling for a new town weir for decades. After numerous delays, the Wilcannia Weir has hit another hurtle with the state government blaming the federal government for the funding shortfall. [Continue Reading]
Iran images show destroyed buildings, impact craters, submerged ships
Satellite imagery is giving the world some insight into the scale of destruction inside Iran and across the region after a weekend of heavy military bombardments by the US, Israel and Iran. [Continue Reading]
Screen Actors Guild’s Actor Awards Winners List: Updating Live
The vampire drama was named outstanding cast and, in an upset, its star won best lead actor. Other victors included Catherine O’Hara for “The Studio.” [Continue Reading]
Oil prices jump as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz
Brent crude jumped by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruptionOil prices rose and stock markets came under pressure on Monday after intense US-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted fears of significant global economic disruption.Brent crude jumped by as much as 13% during early trading – to hit $82 per barrel, a 14-month high – as the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries for global trade, intensified concerns over oil supplies. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Last-minute negotiations continue as Lomax chases Eels exit
Zac Lomax's NRL future remains in limbo as his lawyers conduct last-minute talks to secure his release from Parramatta. [Continue Reading]
Trump vows to avenge US deaths as Iran war intensifies
US President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the first US deaths in the war he launched to topple Iran's cleric-run state, which fired missiles across the Middle East even as the headquarters of its elite Revolutionary Guards was reduced to rubble. [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu vows increasing strikes on Tehran
Israel’s prime minister says strikes on Tehran will increase in the coming days, with US support. [Continue Reading]
Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat
The juvenile freshwater crocodile was first spotted by a group of teenagers in Ironbark Creek in the Australian city on SaturdayAn Australian freshwater crocodile has been captured in a city creek thousands of kilometres south of its normal range, after sightings shocked onlookers at a suburban park.The crocodile was first spotted in Ironbark Creek in Newcastle – about 100km north of Sydney – around midday on Saturday, by a group of teenagers. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong can’t raise its birth rate without easing education stress
Hong Kong hit a record low in births last year despite a range of government incentives, including a HK$20,000 (US$2,560) baby cash bonus for new parents launched in 2023. Just 31,714 babies were born last year. This might have come as a surprise for the authorities, which had projected a rise to 39,000 births. So was the baby bonus worth the try? Yes, if we can draw insight from the experience. To be fair, it wasn’t the only thing the government had done to encourage babies. It rolled out tax... [Continue Reading]
Pauline Hanson expected to face censure motion in Senate over ‘inflammatory’ comments about Australian Muslims
Labor’s move expected to be supported by the Greens, making it Hanson’s second censure within four monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson is expected to face a censure motion in the Senate on Monday, with Labor seeking to call out the One Nation leader’s “inflammatory and divisive” recent comments about Australian Muslims.The Greens will support Labor’s move, with the motion expected to pass, and condemn Hanson to a second censure within four months. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump Says Iran War Could Last Weeks and Gives Competing Visions of New Regime
In a brief interview, he said the country’s hardened military should simply surrender their weapons to the Iranian public. [Continue Reading]
Poll suggests only a quarter of Americans support attacks on Iran
US lawmakers heap pressure on Trump following the first US soldier deaths after Khamenei's killing. [Continue Reading]
RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri. [Continue Reading]
Tehran comes under attack from new round of Israeli strikes
Videos show heavy bombardment of Tehran after Israel’s military said it had launched another wave of attacks on Iran. [Continue Reading]
Iraqi police disperse pro-Iran protesters near US embassy
Iraqi riot police fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters near the US embassy in Baghdad. [Continue Reading]
10 killed in Karachi as pro-Iran protests erupt across Pakistan, India
At least 10 pro-Iranian protesters were killed in clashes with police as they tried to storm the gates of the US consulate in Pakistan’s main port city of Karachi on Sunday. Security forces opened fire at the consulate, resulting in the deaths of 10 protesters, with 34 injured, said Sukhdew Assardas Hamnani, a spokesman for the Sindh government. “The police reached the site and took the situation into control,” he said. Faisal Edhi, who runs Edhi Foundation, a rescue service, said several of... [Continue Reading]
