Australians lost more than $37 million in 4,767 romance scams over the past 18 months, raising questions about whether banks and dating apps should be forced to refund victims. One Melbourne woman was duped out of $646,035 by a man she fell in love with online, saying 'I thought I could trust him.'
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure later today, clearing the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister without a formal contest. Iran has suspended peace talks with the US in Switzerland after Donald Trump threatened Tehran with new attacks.
In Australia, about 160 datacentres are operating, with another 90 proposed. They are a key part of the AI economy, but questions remain about whether the promised benefits are worth the environmental cost. A deadly strain of bird flu has arrived on the Australian mainland, posing risks to agriculture, wildlife, and potentially humans.
In sport, Spain defeated Saudi Arabia emphatically, Japan eliminated Tunisia, and the Socceroos lost 2-0 to the USA. Serena Williams will make a Wimbledon singles comeback, and Wyndham Clark leads the US Open by six shots.
