The biggest World Cup ever reached its crescendo as Spain and Argentina faced off in an epic final in New Jersey. Lionel Messi's Argentina took on Lamine Yamal's Spain in a matchup of football heavyweights, with all the action and reaction unfolding live.
Facial Recognition Technology Controversy
Western Australian police are trialling real-time facial recognition technology capable of scanning hundreds of faces per minute, instantly cross-referencing them against a database of persons of interest. Critics, however, have raised alarms over privacy and discrimination concerns. Police claim the technology will 'increase the freedoms and the privacy of our community,' but opponents strongly disagree.
Wellbeing Poverty on the Rise
Nearly 2.2 million Australians are living below the wellbeing poverty line, with the share of people reporting 'very low life satisfaction' doubling over the past decade. The initial surge came during 2020's Covid lockdowns and has persisted amid soaring cost of living. Experts are examining what drives Australians' dissatisfaction with life.
Middle East Crisis
Israel has threatened a 'full force' response if Iran fires any missiles towards it. The US may send more warplanes to the Middle East after American troops were killed in Jordan. A Trump official said the Iran war has pivoted towards ensuring oil flow. Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani is exploring whether Benjamin Netanyahu can be arrested if he visits New York.
Tate Brothers Arrested
Controversial influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as part of a UK police investigation into alleged sexual offences.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia carried out one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, a five-hour assault leaving at least six dead and dozens injured.
World Cup Highlights
In the third-place playoff, a Bukayo Saka hat-trick sealed a 6-4 win over France, securing England's best World Cup finish since 1966. Harry Kane backed coach Thomas Tuchel. FIFA looks set to announce record revenues from the summer World Cup.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opened in Australia to much hype, with hopes it could revive the ailing cinema industry in an age of streaming.
Sport Roundup
In AFL, Collingwood brought Carlton back down to earth. Kimi Antonelli tightened his F1 title grip with a Belgian Grand Prix win. Ryan Fox won the Open Championship. Jonas Vingegaard crashed out of the Tour de France. England took the India ODI series after Ben Duckett's ton.
