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NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast
Migratory giant petrel discovered near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle infected with H5. Testing under way to determine if it’s highly pathogenic H5N1 s…
‘Why is your cat blue?’: Wilbur, the pet who changed colour, puzzles owners
Family search for answers on social media after their furry friend returned home with an unusual makeoverWilbur the cat is usually a rather elegant gr…
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
A feature in Meta's glasses which boosts the voice of people will be capped at three hours for free use.…
FDA issues most serious recall alert for potato chip brands over salmonella risk
An estimated 650,000 bags of potato chips are affected as US agency upgraded recall of several popular brandsThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Social media platforms ‘monetise gore and fringe content’, eSafety regulator tells antisemitism commission
Julie Inman Grant singles out X when giving evidence to royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesionGet our breaking news email, free app or d…
Young Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok
Unmarried man and woman whipped 21 times each because they had violated province’s version of Islamic lawA young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Ac…
KPMG appoints chair who claimed leak allegations were ‘completely false’ and called senator’s actions ‘inappropriate’
Greens senator says appointment of Michael Ebeid ‘risks entrenching the very culture and leadership that need to change’Follow our Australia news live…
Melbourne stabbing: teenagers arrested after boy left outside Craigieburn hospital dies
Fifteen-year-old unable to be saved after being left outside Craigieburn Community hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet o…
AI summaries of Tripadvisor hotel reviews downplay serious complaints, investigation finds
AI-generated overview found to gloss over allegations of sexual harassment and describes hotel being sued over hygiene as ‘spotless’A hotel being sued…
How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women
For years, India's Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.…
A ‘buttery’ mouthfeel or ‘meadow grass’ notes? How Australian olive oils rank against other supermarket options
Consumer advocacy group Choice blind tested 30 olive oils – and found many of the highest ranked came from AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free …
NASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm
Two NASA astronauts stepping outside the International Space Station to fix robotic arm.…
'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead
Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup m…
“WhatsApp Privacy Changes”
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private.…
Mbappe scores twice as France beat Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.…
How much of your life do you spend on social media?
On world social media day, Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.…
Frequent AI chatbot users more likely to believe anti-vaccine myths, poll finds
Poll finds use of AI tools for health advice is correlated with belief in vaccine falsehoods, such as shots causing autismAdults in the US who frequen…
‘Tonnes and tonnes of rubble’: more than 58,000 buildings estimated to have been destroyed in Venezuela earthquakes
Preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests magnitude of natural disaster could dwarf official estimatesMore than 58,000 buildings may have been d…
Wimbledon attendees chance their arm against robot tennis stars’ serves
Tournament’s serving machine can deliver balls in the style of anyone from John McEnroe to Elina SvitolinaCould you return Emma Raducanu’s 110mph serv…
Like being ‘stabbed in the back’: abuse survivors left without trials after Christian Brothers’ unprecedented legal tactic
Order wants to set up its own scheme outside of court to pay survivors, who have been told they will not get what they are owed in fullGet our breakin…
People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests
Researchers think people with greater muscle density in torso area, who are also less likely to die prematurely, are those who exercise morePeople wit…
Signed Paul McCartney book found in charity shop sells for nearly £1,000
The book signed by the Beatles' star sat in an Oxfam stop for months before the manager found it.…
New Orleans man named Santa Claus arrested in child predator sting
Police allege the 75-year-old tried to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy after explicit online chatsSign up for the Breaking News US news…
What privacy settings has WhatsApp changed?
The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.…
PC was closing road when car hit her, inquest hears
Jess Turnbull suffered "catastrophic" injuries while responding to a separate crash, an inquest hears.…
France vs Sweden: World Cup Round of 32 – Mbappe, prediction, team lineups
Kylian Mbappe's France, the title favourites for the 2026 World Cup, take on Alexander Isak's Sweden in the last 32.…
Apple iPhone 18 Pro secrets leaked in Tata Electronics hack: What we know
Documents and photos are stolen from Apple’s Indian supplier. How does this impact the US tech giant?…
School trip surprise as students meet The Rock
About 50 children from Sudbury meet Dwayne Johnson on a school visit to London.…
Noah Donohoe jury sent out to consider verdict
The 14-year-old disappeared and died in north Belfast in June 2020.…
FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams
World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues.…