US and Iran Exchange Fire After Trump's Threats
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran, escalating tensions after President Donald Trump called Tehran's leadership 'scum' at a NATO summit in Ankara. The attacks mark the most extensive trading of fire since an interim deal was signed last month. Trump vowed to hit Iran 'hard again tonight', declaring the ceasefire over. Oil markets recorded their sharpest price rise in nearly two months following a series of attacks on fossil fuel tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
Telstra Outage Paralyzes Australia
Telstra's mobile network outage wreaked havoc across Australia, with effects still felt more than 24 hours later. The outage silenced mobile phones, stranded commuters, caused triple-zero calls to fail, disabled EV chargers and Eftpos machines. The telco blamed a 'software defect', but the episode highlighted the nation's reliance on connectivity and the consequences of single points of failure.
Blues Deliver Origin Boilover in Brisbane
New South Wales delivered one of the all-time great State of Origin boilovers, defeating Queensland 30-12 in Brisbane. After a narrow escape in Sydney and a shellacking in Melbourne, the Blues silenced Suncorp Stadium to claim the Origin shield.
Cancer Survival Rates Rise, Vaccination Concerns
Australians with cancer are living longer than ever, according to a flagship health report. However, falling childhood vaccination rates have given experts cause for concern.
AI Threatens Telemarketers, Advertising Staff, Accountants
Artificial intelligence has yet to cause widespread job losses, but the federal government warned that telemarketers, advertising staff, and accountants are among the occupations 'most exposed' to replacement by the technology, with women and graduates worst hit.
Asbestos Found in Children's Play Sand
Colourful children's play sand sold in Australia while contaminated with asbestos can release hazardous airborne fibres of the toxic mineral, researchers discovered.
High-Profile Melbourne Man Accused of Rape
A high-profile Melbourne man was called a rapist and punched in the face by his former personal assistant shortly after he raped her at his home, a court in Victoria heard.
Farage Faces Binface in Clacton Byelection
Nigel Farage's plan to change the narrative from his finances to a 'people versus the establishment' byelection in Clacton appears to have backfired. All major parties pulled out, leaving the Reform UK leader in a fight with perennial novelty candidate Count Binface.
NATO Leaders Avoid World Cup Talk with Trump
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara informally agreed not to mention the World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him.
German Auto Industry Warns of Employment Collapse
The German auto industry warned of a potential collapse of employment in the sector in Europe amid growing competition from China and other rivals.
Israeli Soldier's Photo Corroborates Torture Reports
An Israeli soldier's photo of a Palestinian man from Gaza corroborates extensive reporting on Israeli torture of Palestinians in detention, rights groups said.
World Cup: Last 16 Rankings and Transfer XI
Teams reaching the last 16 have fared in our unofficial rankings, and a suggested XI of World Cup stars looking for new clubs is provided. Egypt continue to rage about refereeing decisions, but former Premier League referee Chris Foy argues they have mostly got things right. Two US Soccer staff members were suspended by Fifa for their team's World Cup defeat to Belgium, though reasons remain unclear.
Will Trump Invade Cuba?
Nour Haydar speaks to Ruaridh Nicoll about life on the ground in Havana and whether US military intervention could be next.
Telstra Outage: A Stark Reminder
Mobile phones fell silent, commuters were stranded, triple-zero calls failed, EV chargers stalled, and Eftpos machines were disabled. Telstra's mobile network outage paralysed the nation. While the telco blamed a 'software defect', the episode is a stark reminder of how reliant on connectivity Australia now is.
Packing Light for Winter Weekends
With winter upon us, fashion workers and a flight attendant tell Lucianne Tonti their strategies for packing light. Top tips: focus on thin, long-sleeve tops, pair up with jewellery for the evening, and don't take too many shoes.
Sam Kerr Returns to NWSL with Gotham FC
Sam Kerr returns to the NWSL in the colours of Gotham FC. Seven years after she left the American league for Chelsea, she will find a much changed landscape, writes Megan Swanick.
Arthur Fery Reaches Wimbledon Semi-Final
Arthur Fery has become the new hero of Centre Court after the wildcard Briton – ranked 154th before the tournament – reached the semi-final by beating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets. Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova also roared into their first Wimbledon semi-finals.
Olav Kooij Claims Tour de France Stage Five
Dutchman Olav Kooij claimed Tour de France stage five, but Norway's Torsten Træen retained the yellow jersey despite a crash.
Media Roundup
The ACT is full of 'massive houses on tiny blocks' and has some of the biggest houses in the world, according to the Canberra Times. Higher accommodation costs and cheap overseas alternatives have left Noosa's holiday industry with its worst market for 25 years, the Courier Mail reports. The disruption caused at Nine by Karl Stefanovic's departure nearly cost the company its new NRL deal, according to the Daily Telegraph.
