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Regulator accuses Microsoft of misleading 2.7 million Australians by concealing cheaper non-AI subscription option when bundling Copilot into Microsoft 365

India’s Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Women’s World Cup Semi-Final Against Australia

In-form opener sustained knee and ankle injuries and will miss India’s crucial knockout match in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup

BHP Set to Capitalise on U.S.–Australia Critical Minerals Framework

US-Australia tout a multi-billion-dollar pact to secure supply chains, bolstering major miners such as BHP within a rising strategic minerals market

Australian Prime Minister Albanese Salutes Greece’s ‘Oxi Day’ and Shared Heritage

On the 85th anniversary of Greece’s defiant rejection in 1940, Australia reaffirms strong bonds with the Greek community and historical alliance

At Least 174 Thoroughbred Racehorses Died in Australia in Past Year, Report Finds

New annual figures record the highest death toll yet of race and training-related fatalities among Australian racehorses

AI-Made Receipts Drive a New Wave of Expense Fraud as Firms Warn: 'Do Not Trust Your Eyes'

Finance teams report a sharp rise in falsified receipts generated by consumer AI tools, pushing companies to deploy their own machine checks

Australia Urged to 'Step Up' as US Cuts Global Health Aid, Former CDC Chief Warns

Dr Tom Frieden calls for Australia to fill the vacuum left by U.S. funding rollbacks in international health systems

Global Mobile Filmmaking Spotlight Arrives in Melbourne with 14th MINA Festival

SmallRig and MINA launch a six-day celebration of smartphone storytelling featuring 57 films from 21 countries

Australia’s ABC to Air Exclusive Interview with Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

Harris opens up about her 2024 campaign and sketches the future for the Democratic Party in an Australian-only broadcast

Australia’s Child-care Sector Exposed for Widespread Failures Amid Abuse Surge

Investigation identifies nearly 150 early-learning staff accused or convicted of sexual abuse, revealing systemic regulatory breakdowns

2025 Australian Mortgage Awards Judges Recognised for Industry Leadership

Mortgage Professional Australia honours the expert panel behind the AMAs, spotlighting the sector’s highest standards of service and expertise

Australian Defence Firms Capitalise on Europe’s Surge in Drone-Warfare Ordering

Anti-drone and laser-countermeasure technology from Australia is in high demand as Europe ramps up defence spending amid Russia’s war in Ukraine

Australia Maintains Fiscal Stability While U.S. Debt Soars, IMF Data Show

International Monetary Fund report highlights Australia’s moderate debt compared to the U.S.’s rapidly escalating borrowing burden

Olympic Champion Ariarne Titmus Goes Public with New Partner Mack

Australia’s decorated swimmer shares her first public outing with admirer Mack and reveals their timing aligned with her break from elite competition

Northern Territory Surges Up Economic Momentum Rankings as Western Australia Maintains Lead

Latest data places the Northern Territory third nationally for annual growth ahead of 2026, while Western Australia continues to dominate.

Israel Identifies IRGC Quds Force Commander Behind Europe-Australia Jewish-Target Network

Mossad names senior commander Sardar Ammar as head of global operation behind attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions

Australia Crowned Champions at 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown

Team Australia secures the title at New Korea Country Club, driven by major-winner Minjee Lee and a united squad

U.S. and China Near Deal to Avert Rare-Earth Export Controls Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Washington expects Beijing to delay sweeping controls on critical minerals as trade talks yield a preliminary framework

Justin time: Justin Herbert Shields Madison Beer with Impressive Reflex at Lakers Game

Chargers quarterback jumps to protect pop star on court, confirming their relationship in viral moment

Russia’s President Putin Declares Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile Ready for Deployment

Vladimir Putin orders armed forces to prepare the 9M730 Burevestnik — dubbed ‘invincible’ — following a claimed successful test

Giuffre’s Memoir Alleges Maxwell Claimed Sexual Act with Clooney

Virginia Giuffre recounts a claim made by Ghislaine Maxwell that she performed a sex act on George Clooney at a high-profile event

Record-High Spoiled Ballots Signal Voter Discontent in Ireland’s 2025 Presidential Election

Campaign urging ballot spoilings coincides with 12.9 % invalid vote rate and low turnout in race won by Catherine Connolly

Philippines’ Taal Volcano Erupts Overnight with 2.4 km Ash Plume

Surprising phreatomagmatic explosion sends ash and steam into the sky; rainbow captured during eruption

Albania’s Virtual AI 'Minister' Diella Set to 'Birth' Eighty-Three Digital Assistants for MPs

Prime Minister Edi Rama announces the AI minister will deploy eighty-three digital children to serve Albania’s parliament members

Supply Network Forecasts Strong FY26 Revenue Growth Amid Premium Valuation

Morningstar projects about 15 % FY26 revenue increase for Australia’s aftermarket parts distributor, while analysts flag elevated share price

Israel Unmasks IRGC Commander Behind Global Jewish-Target Attack Network

Mossad names Sardar Ammar as head of Iranian terror cell responsible for plots in Australia, Greece and Germany

Celebrity Diplomacy Offers Australia a Soft Power Boost but Lacks Strategic Coordination

Australia’s reliance on prominent public figures in crisis response reveals a gap in policy-level integration despite high visibility

Basement Jaxx Return for Full Live Tour in Australia & New Zealand After More Than a Decade

UK electronic duo announce headline shows across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle and Christchurch in early 2026

Regional Australian Study Charts Decade-Plus Growth in Allied Health Research Capacity

A longitudinal evaluation reveals how targeted frameworks elevated research activity among allied health professionals from 2011 to 2023

Australia’s Government Vetoes Free AI Mining of Creative Works

Labor administration confirms no “text and data mining” exemption for tech firms in upcoming AI-copyright reforms

Tesla Unveils Vision for Optimus V3 as ‘Biggest Product of All Time’, Including Surgical Capabilities

Elon Musk declares that the humanoid robot Optimus could perform operations and aims for a Q1 2026 unveiling as Tesla expands into robotics and medical technology

Francis Ford Coppola Auctions Luxury Watches After Self-Financed Film Flop

Legendary director sells seven rare timepieces to offset losses from his epic sci-fi film “Megalopolis”

Convicted Sex Offender Mistakenly Freed by UK Prison Service Arrested in London

Ethiopian asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, jailed last month for sexual assaults, recaptured after being wrongly released from Chelmsford Prison

Two Arrested in Paris After Daring Heist at the Louvre

Two men known to police detained in connection with the theft of eight crown-jewellery pieces from the Musée du Louvre, valued at over one hundred million dollars

Alana King’s 7-18 Powers Australia to Top Spot at Women’s Cricket World Cup

Record-breaking leg-spin spell dismantles South Africa as Australia secure semi-final berth

Australia Approves World’s First GM Banana to Defeat Panama Disease

QCAV-4 variety cleared for food use and commercial release as a strategic safeguard for banana production

Australia Urged to Step Up as US Cuts Threaten Global Health Security

Former US Centers for Disease Control chief warns Canberra must act as Washington retreats from key health programmes

Woman in France sentenced to life in prison for rape, torture and murder of 12-year-old girl in Paris

A woman who raped, tortured and murdered a 12-year-old girl in Paris three years ago was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday

Australia Dominates England 26-6 in Ashes Opener at Wembley

Australia’s clinical performance sees the Kangaroos take a commanding lead in the first Test of the 2025 Rugby League Ashes series

Swimming with Whale Sharks on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Coast: A Dream Encounter

From one of the world’s largest fish to vibrant reef life, the remote Coral Coast offers a rare, eco-conscious marine adventure

Virgin Australia Reviews Power-Bank Policy Following Mid-Air Fire Incident

Portable charger believed to have sparked fire on Sydney–Hobart flight prompts airline to tighten lithium-battery safety rules

Australia’s Monarchist Support Holds Firm Amid Prince Andrew Scandal

Despite revelations from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir and pressure on the British royal family, most Australians continue to back the monarchy and separate their view of the institution from individual scandal

‘I Am Not Done’: Kamala Harris Signals Possible 2028 White House Run

In a BBC interview the former vice-president hints at another presidential bid while reaffirming her warnings about Donald Trump