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How is the US tech industry regulated?
Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.…
Australia news live: NT police still seek answers over 25 year-old murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio
Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never foundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNort…
Man tossed into the air by ‘agitated’ bull bison was grandfather visiting Yellowstone with grandson
Carl McDaniel was ‘respectful distance’ from animal when it charged and has severe injuries, including broken bonesA tourist who was tossed 8ft in the…
Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight
The pilot's mischievous flight path was noticed by plane spotters on the flightradar24 tracking app…
How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera
The late Father Emir broke the regional monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and challenged Western media hegemony.…
Dolphin deaths in South Australia spike after algal bloom decimates food sources
The March 2025 marine disaster may be linked to a high number of dolphin deaths in the region, scientists sayGet our breaking news email, free app or …
Layla Jeffery, 13, was ‘somewhat shy’ and ‘well-liked’. A Victorian town is struggling with her alleged murder
Donald – a small community about 280km from Melbourne – is grieving after a missing teenager was found deadGet our breaking news email, free app or da…
Australia banned vape ads more than two years ago – so why are they still all over social media?
Posts promoting illegal products appear across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as expert says platforms ‘aren’t doing the job they promised they would d…
Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafetyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new report b…
More than 120 families contacted as police investigate alleged abuse by Sydney childcare worker
Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year periodFollow our Australia news live blog for la…
UNSW academic subjected to Nazi salutes in class, antisemitism commission hears
Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears lived experiences of Jewish students and academicsFollow our Australia news live blog for l…
Is the most popular song played on Australian radio stations the product of generative AI?
Josh Fawaz’s song, a cover of Like a Prayer, has raised questions over how generative AI is being used in music and whether it should be declaredAn Au…
Jana Armstrong’s former partner appears in court charged with murder after body found near Toowoomba
Dharminder Singh ‘asserts his innocence’, lawyer tells reporters, amid outpouring of grief for young mother in Queensland cityFollow our Australia new…
Australia news live: auction clearances nudge up after weeks under 50%; state farewell for Richard Scolyer
Almost 55% of homes at auction were sold, weekend figures show. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGoo…
Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone
Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorG…
Man charged with murder after remains believed to be missing woman found in Queensland bushland
Toowoomba woman Jana Armstrong was last seen several days agoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free a…
Man dies after falling from Eleventh Night bonfire in east Belfast
Warren Lyttle, who was in his 40s, died from his injuries after incident on the Braniel estate on FridayA man in his 40s has died after falling from a…
Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.…
Meta ditches Muse Image AI feature because it ‘misses the mark’ on users’ privacy
Meta was criticised for feature launched on Tuesday that automatically lets users generate images using content from public Instagram accountsMeta has…
Peter Falconio murder 25 years on: new footage shows dying Australian outback killer’s refusal to reveal body’s location
NT police release body-worn camera vision of Bradley John Murdoch denying knowing where UK backpacker’s body is weeks before his deathGet our breaking…
Why the new US housing bill won’t fix the crisis
Why the new US housing bill won't fix the crisis.…
Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets
Apple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI’s nascent hardware business is “rotten to its core.”…
Forced to wait his turn, Marine Le Pen's deputy Bardella returns to the shadows
Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.…
Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle
Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.…
Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?
Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?…
See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test
Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.…
Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.…
Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.…
Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie
The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.…
50 Cent asked judge to bail dealer for European tour
Details of the rapper's letter emerge after Abdirahiim Hassan is jailed at Derby Crown Court.…