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What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.…

Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola

Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola

Opinions are divided about the new facility in Kenya. The U.S. defends it. Kenyans are protesting it. Doctors who were on the ground in the 2014 Ebola…

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.…

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the Wo…

‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing on Artemis IV in 2028Jared Isaacman, the Nasa administrator, …

Palantir to sue Sadiq Khan over blocked £50m Met police contract

Palantir to sue Sadiq Khan over blocked £50m Met police contract

US spy-tech company to challenge London mayor’s intervention after he raised concerns over breach of procurement rulesPalantir intends to sue the Lond…

‘Osprey cam’ streams life of nesting seabirds perched at tip of 55 metre-long Queensland rainforest canopy crane

‘Osprey cam’ streams life of nesting seabirds perched at tip of 55 metre-long Queensland rainforest canopy crane

Researchers believe the same pair of birds have been mating and nesting in the unusual spot in the Daintree Rainforest for 15 consecutive yearsGet our…

Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas

Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas

‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 InstituteGet our breaking news email, free app or dai…

UK regulator orders social media firms to adopt measures to stop viral illegal content

UK regulator orders social media firms to adopt measures to stop viral illegal content

Ofcom move follows concerns about misinformation and online claims over police response to Henry Nowak killingSocial media companies have been ordered…

Vulnerable women lured by illegal sperm donor services on social media

Vulnerable women lured by illegal sperm donor services on social media

A BBC investigation paid £100 for one donor’s “baby batter” delivered by post with a carton of passata.…

Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023Richard Scolyer’s open letter to AustraliansRicha…

Missing Melbourne teacher allegedly drugged and murdered by brother in India

Missing Melbourne teacher allegedly drugged and murdered by brother in India

Sunil Sharma disappeared in Punjab state on 22 May, with police arresting four people, including his brotherFollow our Australia news live blog for la…

Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case

Queensland magistrate suppresses identity of man with ‘high public profile’ in extortion case

Media outlets argue man’s name should be made public and police acting to protect him from ‘embarrassment’Follow our Australia news live blog for late…

Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land

Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land

Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AIA record-shattering drought ha…

Households outshine business in Australia’s rooftop solar revolution, report finds

Households outshine business in Australia’s rooftop solar revolution, report finds

Australia leads world in residential solar per capita with 22GW installed but commercial and industrial sector has deployed only a quarter of thatGet …

Two US pilots killed after plane bound to pick up former MLB star crashes

Two US pilots killed after plane bound to pick up former MLB star crashes

Plane on way to pick up Yadier Molina and his family crashed in Dominican Republic, killing pilot and co-pilotA pilot and co-pilot from the United Sta…

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.…

Hey, Siri: Apple just announced a long-awaited AI update

Hey, Siri: Apple just announced a long-awaited AI update

At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety — and critiquing the co…

Apple debuts revamped ‘Siri AI’ and new child safety features for iPhones and iPads

Apple debuts revamped ‘Siri AI’ and new child safety features for iPhones and iPads

At his final WWDC keynote, Tim Cook highlights AI-forward upgrade to the voice assistant to be widely released in fallAfter years of anticipation, use…

Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell

Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell

The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.…

Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering

Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering

OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering and said a timeline has not yet been determined.…

Barnaby Joyce claims people who ‘look like’ recent arrivals dominate auctions. Who is he talking about?

Barnaby Joyce claims people who ‘look like’ recent arrivals dominate auctions. Who is he talking about?

Statistics show fewer than 1% of homes are bought by foreigners, as race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants during debateFollo…

Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard

Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard

Victorian premier says she will always call out ‘misogynist’ views after One Nation leader says ‘if the shoe fits’Jacinta Allan has dismissed leadersh…

ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge

ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge

Hugh Marks confirms ABC secretly engaged recruitment firm and signals sweeping changes at national broadcasterFollow our Australia news live blog for …

Brisbane woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail after murder charge

Brisbane woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail after murder charge

David Ronald Mobbs, who had motor neurone disease, had said he didn’t want to live if his illness became intolerable, court hearsFollow our Australia …

Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools

Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools

Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic …

Doctors and NHS could be sued for mistakes made by AI tools, report warns

Doctors and NHS could be sued for mistakes made by AI tools, report warns

Medical Protection Society calls for law to be overhauled to help medics avoid liability for errors made by technologyDoctors and the NHS could be sue…

James Blood Ulmer, adventurous US guitarist and vocalist, dies aged 86

James Blood Ulmer, adventurous US guitarist and vocalist, dies aged 86

Musician who spliced jazz, funk and blues, including in a spell on a major label in the early 1980s, was celebrated as ‘fearless’ by his familyJames B…

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