Japan boosts counterintelligence after Russian spy influx
Japan, long a haven for foreign spies, is overhauling its intelligence laws after a surge of Russian operatives post-Ukraine. New agencies and legislation aim to close gaps.
Category : Politics
Ukraine: Russia Executed Hundreds of POWs Since 2022
Ukraine accuses Russia of executing hundreds of POWs since 2022; Kyiv strikes Russian shipping in Sea of Azov; Ukrainian troops cheered at Bastille Day parade.
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay ministers $356,000
Singapore high court orders Bloomberg News to pay S$460,000 in damages for defaming two government ministers in a December 2024 article about secretive property transactions.
AI poses toughest challenge for Albanese; guardrails needed
Anthony Albanese faces a major challenge in regulating AI. Guardrails are critical to ensure benefits outweigh risks, as public scepticism grows and power imbalances threaten equitable outcomes.
Liberals Re-examine Gender Quotas to Boost Female MPs
A Liberal party discussion paper proposes gender quotas as men outnumber women four-to-one in the lower house, warning urgent change is needed for party survival.
Joyce: Australia is a 'Christian nation', First Nations agree
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce claims Australia is a Christian nation, saying First Nations people would agree, at an anti-abortion gala where he accepted a 'political courage' award.
US seismologist held in China since 2024, family says
Youlin Chen, an American seismologist funded by the US government, has been detained in China since November 2024 on espionage charges, his family revealed. Advocates suggest Beijing may be using his expertise to evade nuclear test detection.
Palantir's UK state foothold: investigation reveals concerns
Investigation finds Palantir's NHS contract underperforms, with low usage and vendor lock-in risks, amid paid-for political access and threadbare regulations.
Afghan child marriages surge under Taliban as families sell daughters
Rising number of Afghan girls sold into child marriage under Taliban rule, with families forced by debt and hunger; 42 underage girls gave birth in one hospital in five months.
Victorian minister breaks ranks with premier over CFMEU allegations
Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne calls allegations of government interference on a hospital project 'alarming', publicly diverging from Premier Jacinta Allan who dismissed the report.
AFL removes Winmar from Hall of Fame over assault
The AFL has removed Nicky Winmar from the Australian Football Hall of Fame after he was found guilty of three assault charges involving violence against women.
Heating Oil Customers to Get £350 Compensation
About 1,700 heating oil customers affected by order cancellations during the Middle East crisis will receive up to £350 compensation, the CMA announced.
Lewisham council to ban cooperation with Home Office on raids
Lewisham council will vote on ending cooperation with Home Office immigration raids, after evidence of using environmental health data to target restaurant workers.
McFadden: Labour must stop just writing cheques for benefits
Pat McFadden says government owes people more than handouts, signalling welfare reform to encourage employment over benefits.
Melbourne Uni sharply changed protest rules after sit-ins
University of Melbourne interim VC Glyn Davis told royal commission pro-Palestine sit-ins led to 'quite sharply' changing protest policies, with further restrictions possible.
Icac probes Catholic Schools NSW over alleged illegal donations
Icac investigates Catholic Schools NSW over alleged illegal donations to the Liberal party, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer funds for branch stacking.
UK MPs Debate Cap on Mega-Donations as Funding Bill Delayed
The representation of the people bill, delayed by incoming PM Andy Burnham, includes proposals to cap political donations amid concerns over billionaire influence on UK politics.
AI Consciousness Claims Under Scrutiny by Expert Anil Seth
Despite Anthropic's findings, consciousness expert Anil Seth argues Claude's 'mental workspace' is no more conscious than a weather simulation, highlighting differences between AI and human sentience.
Brisbane teen granted bail after school stabbing
A 16-year-old arrested for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old at a Brisbane school has been granted bail, with the court hearing he faced months of racist abuse and threats.
Price rebuked for sharing false migrant claim
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been rebuked by Liberal colleagues after sharing a social media clip falsely claiming Labor is 'importing' Indian migrants, reviving a controversy that led to her sacking from the frontbench last year.
Ex-minister: Burnham must overhaul 'timid' elections bill
Rushanara Ali, former democracy minister, calls on Andy Burnham to expand the elections bill, citing gaps in voting reform, crypto donations, and social media regulation.
2026 World Cup: Top 4 ranked teams reach semis
The 2026 World Cup semi-finals feature the top four FIFA-ranked teams for the first time in history, with Spain, France, Argentina, and England advancing.
Albanese vows to protect creatives from AI 'theft'
PM Anthony Albanese promises strong protections for Australian creatives against AI misuse, rejecting free use of data by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Cat-wielding bank robber arrested in Maryland
A Maryland man stole a kitten from a pet store and brought it to a bank robbery attempt. The suspect was arrested, and the kitten, Magnolia, was found safe.
Greens slam Labor over lack of AI protections, call for datacentre pause
Greens critical that Labor hasn't legislated any enforceable AI protections, calling for a moratorium on new datacentres until laws are in place.
Fern Britton: TV sexism, Schofield rift, and finding peace
Fern Britton discusses sexual harassment in 80s TV, her abrupt This Morning exit, and life after divorce. She reveals Frank Bough's crude comment and how therapy helped her forgive.
OECD urges Labour to scrap triple-lock pensions promise
The OECD says Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions pledge to ease pressure on UK public finances, warning it adds significant fiscal risks.
Book traces 1980s art battles to today's culture wars
Isaac Butler's new book 'The Perfect Moment' examines how the religious right targeted art in the 1980s, sparking culture wars that continue today, with lessons for modern free speech debates.
Sydney LGBTQ+ venue faces eviction after religious protests
Divine Playhouse, a former church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue in Sydney, may take legal action after its landlord ordered it to stop 'offensive trade', forcing closure and event cancellations.
Sydney childcare worker faces 329 child abuse charges
Police investigating Hamish Tait, charged with 329 child abuse offences, have released a list of 55 childcare centres where he worked or attended, including a remote SA Indigenous community preschool.
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