Derryn Hinch remembered as ‘journalistic James Bond’ – as it happened
The Guardian •

Derryn Hinch remembered as ‘journalistic James Bond’ – as it happened

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe use of AI in automated decision-making by government departments and agencies will be subject to tough rules under a new national plan, expected to extend to consumer protections, workplace safety and privacy.As the Albanese government grapples with the rapid growth in the use of artificial intelligence and a boo...

Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live
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Andy Burnham to become new prime minister and lay out ‘10-year plan’ for the UK in No 10 speech - UK politics live

Keir Starmer will give his final speech from Downing Street before Burnham arrives and is appointed as new PMGood morning. Today we are getting a new PM. It is the sixth time this has happened in just over a decade (Theresa May replaced David Cameron on 13 July 2016), and so in some respects there is nothing very new or surprising about this. Yet the process has been unusual. In the past, when par...

New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst says

Euronews •

Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, believes the new UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, will maintain Keir Starmer's policy towards the EU while "not really making a big move on the single market or the customs union".

Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal

Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal

The Guardian •

Catholic order with a record of child abuse could be subject to hundreds of redress claims worth up to $65mFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65m in payouts to hundreds of abuse victims when a failing arm of the Catholic church disappears, new court documents reveal.La...

Terrorism is a 'persistent' threat, says Europol

Euronews •

Anna Sjöberg, head of the European Counter Terrorism Centre at Europol, says lone-actor attacks present a challenge because perpetrators are "radicalised online", creating a "lack of possibility for law enforcement to intervene in a timely manner".

台湾南部の海岸 太平洋戦争戦没者の遺骨試掘調査始まる

NHK World •

太平洋戦争中に台湾沖の海域で命を落とした人たちの遺体が漂着したとされる台湾南部の海岸で、遺骨の試掘調査が20日から始まりました。日本と外交関係がない台湾では、日本政府による遺骨の収容が進んでおらず、実現すればおよそ半世紀ぶりとなります。

Humanoid robot 'Sally' to teach AI to 11th and 12th grade students in New York school in a first-ever experiment in US

Humanoid robot 'Sally' to teach AI to 11th and 12th grade students in New York school in a first-ever experiment in US

Times of India •

Sally, a humanoid robot teacher, is set to debut at a New York high school, providing personalized educational experiences in specialized classes. Designed to be relatable with her realistic appearance and western New York accent, Sally will support both students and teachers with curriculum-aligned learning and translations. Additionally, the school has taken steps to reassure parents and the loc...

Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities

Indian police clash with ‘cockroaches’ marching to protest exam irregularities

SCMP •

India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear charged at them near the Jantar Mantar protest site. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including que...

Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory

Euronews •

Spain fans celebrate their World Cup final victory over Argentina in Times Square, New York, waving flags, chanting and lifting a replica trophy.

Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

Indian police baton-charge 'Cockroach Party' protesters marching to parliament

France 24 •

Armoured riot police charged demonstrators taking part in a banned march on parliament in India's capital New Delhi on Monday linked to growing anger over irregularities in major university examinations. Saurav ‌Das, a spokesperson for the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, said that two members of the movement were on their way to meet a senior minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.