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A heatwave is expected to sweep across Europe, driven by a mass of hot air from the Sahara Desert. Temperatures are forecast to rise significantly, with some areas potentially reaching record highs. This heatwave is not unusual for the region,…

Andrew Hastie, a Liberal MP, has drawn parallels between the development of artificial intelligence and the cold-war nuclear arms race. He warns that Australia may fall behind in this new technological landscape, compromising its sovereignty and strategic independence. Hastie's comments…

UK investors lost over £220m to investment scams last year, a significant increase. The majority of these scams involved unregulated investments, such as gold, cryptocurrencies, and wine. Fraudsters are using advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to carry out larger-scale scams.…

UK Prime Minister Starmer has announced plans to ban social media for under-16s. This move aims to protect children from harmful online content, a growing concern for parents and policymakers. The proposed ban is part of a broader effort to…

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to restrict technology use in high school classrooms, limiting it to two hours a day. The policy aims to promote more traditional teaching methods and reduce distractions. Laptops and tablets have become…

A shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney has left a woman with severe injuries, resulting in the amputation of her arm. Leah Stewart, a mother from Sydney, was attacked while swimming at the popular beach. Her family has expressed…

Disabled people with lifelong conditions are being subjected to repeated assessments for Personal Independence Payments (Pip), a process deemed unnecessary by charities. Pip is a UK government benefit designed to support individuals with disabilities. The reassessments are intended to determine…

Michael Grade, former chair of Ofcom, has defended GB News, saying critics of the channel want to limit free speech to a 'liberal, Islington consensus'. Grade welcomed the arrival of GB News five years ago, citing the need for plurality…

A notable celestial event is occurring in the constellation of Cancer, where a three-day-old moon is passing close to the planet Venus. This conjunction is visible in the western sky after sunset, creating a striking twilight scene. The moon, still…

The Dark Mofo festival in Hobart is featuring a unique film experience by artist Loris Gréaud. The movie, starring Willem Dafoe, is shown to only one person at a time in an empty theatre. Nick Buckley was one of the…

French President Emmanuel Macron has set the agenda for the upcoming Évian G7 summit, focusing on key global issues. The meeting aims to address the ongoing Ukraine war, the Gaza conflict, and rising tensions with Iran. Macron hopes to secure…

The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, set to be signed in Geneva on Friday. European leaders have welcomed the development, but emphasized that Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. The deal…

Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remain high, with President Trump claiming the waterway will be "toll-free" and open to oil shipments. However, Iranian state media reports suggest the strait may be subject to "Iranian arrangements", implying potential restrictions. The…

The US and Iran have reached a peace deal, marking a significant development in relations between the two countries. Details of the agreement remain scarce, leaving many questions unanswered. Key issues, such as access to the strategically important Strait of…