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More Australians will die than be born by 2060s as major government report lays bare lower growth future

Seventh intergenerational report outlines how Australia is at cusp of new and uncertain age of artificial intelligenceThere will be more Australians dying than being born in 40 years’ time, according to the government’s latest intergenerational report, which lays bare the fundamental challenges of managing an ageing population at a time of rapid change and lower economic growth.The country’s seven...

Live: Russia says it hit Ukrainian cargo vessels, Izmail port and logistics centre

The Russian defence ministry said on Monday its ‌forces hit ‌multiple targets in Ukraine, including two cargo vessels ‌used for the ‌military, a gas distribution station, Izmail port infrastructure and the BDU Logistic centre in the Kyiv region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Live: Putin's party dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday. Meanwhile, Moscow has vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to the massive drone attack on the Russian capital. Follow our liveblog for...

Live: 'United Russia' dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack

Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday. Meanwhile, Moscow has vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to to the massive drone attack on the Russian capital. Follow our liveblog for the latest upd...

Watch: Dramatic moment a cargo ship crashes into another vessel

Verified footage appears to show a cargo ship colliding with a fishing boat near Singapore, with investigators still working to establish exactly when and how the crash happened.

Patrick Clancy, ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, opens up on children’s killings in first televised interview

In a 60 Minutes interview, ex-husband describes moments leading to the 2023 killingsIn his first televised interview, Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, described the moments leading up to the 2023 killings of their children and how he coped in the aftermath.Patrick Clancy responded to online criticism and conspiracy theories from people who supported Lindsay Clancy and believed he ...

Bite-mark, DNA tests used to identify dogs after woman dies in suspected attack

Hong Kong’s environment chief has vowed to review its policies on handling stray dogs after a cyclist was killed in a suspected canine attack in Yuen Long, while an insider has said that bite-mark analyses and DNA tests are being conducted to confirm whether and which of three canines captured by authorities were involved in the deadly incident. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan m...

Hong Kong to review stray dog handling policies after woman dies in suspected attack

Hong Kong’s environment chief has vowed to review stray dog handling policies following a cyclist’s death in a suspected canine attack in Yuen Long, months after shelters warned of pets being abandoned in the New Territories amid land resumption operations. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan made the promise on Monday morning, hours after the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation...

Hong Kong to review stray dog handling policies after woman dies in possible attack

Hong Kong’s environment chief has vowed to review stray dog handling policies following a cyclist’s death in a suspected canine attack in Yuen Long, months after shelters warned of pets being abandoned in the New Territories amid land resumption operations. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan made the promise on Monday morning, hours after the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation...

3 stray mongrels captured after cyclist dies in suspected dog attack

Hong Kong authorities have captured three stray mongrels near a road in Yuen Long after a female cyclist was suspected of having died in a fatal dog attack in the area. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Monday that it had worked alongside police to capture three stray dogs near Pok Wai South Road on Sunday evening. But the AFCD sidestepped a question on whether ...

US, China discuss opening an AI communication channel ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a communication channel over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

US, China discuss AI safety ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a mechanism to communicate over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday, as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s Trump-Xi summit.

Australia news live: Wong speaks to Palestinian foreign minister about Gaza; WA calls off search for shark that killed Perth man

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDan Tehan says fuel excise cut when oil price high a ‘sensible’ planDan Tehan, the shadow minister for energy, said Gallagher’s criticism of the Coalition’s fuel plan wasn’t fair.[What] I would say to Anthony Albanese and the Labor party is get out amongst the people and see what’s happening in your electorates be...

Police allege mother stabbed three children in Blue Mountains leaving one child dead

Bystanders found all four on the side of the road at Valley Heights on Sunday with stabbing injuriesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have alleged that a mother was behind a stabbing attack on three young children that left one dead and two others fighting for their lives in hospital.The woman, aged in her 40s, i...

Putin-backed United Russia leads Duma polls at 57.5% as Ukraine war looms

The three-day parliamentary election ended on Sunday, with the final results expected by September 25. Early figures released by Russia's Central Election Commission showed United Russia well ahead of other parties. The election is the first parliamentary vote since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. United Russia won 324 of the 450 seats in the State Duma in the ...

Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago came as both countries have increasingly awkward relations with the US. 

Macron and Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting

French President ​Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on ​Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago came as both countries have increasingly awkward relations with the US.

Philippines tribe vows to stand ground against US-led Pax Silica: ‘listen to us’

Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a US-led initiative takes shape. With little information and no prior consultation, the indigenous chieftain said her Aeta Hungey tribe was uncertain how much of their land could be affected or what would become of the livelihoo...

Philippine tribe vows to stand ground against US-led Pax Silica: ‘listen to us’

Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a US-led initiative takes shape. With little information and no prior consultation, the indigenous chieftain said her Aeta Hungey tribe was uncertain how much of their land could be affected or what would become of the livelihoo...

John Farnham tribute: Céline Dion, Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman honour ‘living legend’ at livestreamed concert

Though the man of the hour is unable to attend, fans flock to Rod Laver Arena and cinemas nationwide to celebrate the songs of an Australian iconAt a Sydney shopping centre on a balmy Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered to watch a concert that, according to its host, Richard Wilkins, would set a new livestreaming record for Australian cinemas.Experiencing a Rod Laver Arena event with popco...

Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later

A woman in her 70s in northern China briefly exhibited signs of life after being placed in a coffin, but ultimately died two days later. The woman, from Hebei province, had been suffering from cerebral thrombosis for decades and was also battling cancer, according to reports from mainland sources. After doctors concluded that her cancer was no longer treatable, her family brought her home for end-...

As the US weighs restrictions on cloud computing, how will China’s AI sector adapt?

When Chinese artificial intelligence developers want to train their next-generation frontier models, they all face the same daunting wall: they cannot legally buy the world’s most powerful AI chips. However, the country’s tech giants and start-ups have still managed to quietly keep pace with global rivals. Their secret is an elusive workaround: moving heavy training workloads across borders throug...

'Crocodile tears': Iran shuts French language centre, slams France over Mahsa Amini

Iranian authorities accused the centre of operating for years without the required licence and said it had gone beyond language teaching. They alleged that it was involved in activities they considered harmful to Iranian culture and national security, including identifying and building networks and helping skilled Iranians leave the country.

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Australia news live: Wong speaks to Palestinian foreign minister about Gaza; Coalition defends plan to reduce First Nations content in schools

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDan Tehan says fuel excise cut when oil price high a ‘sensible’ planDan Tehan, the shadow minister for energy, said Gallagher’s criticism of the Coalition’s fuel plan wasn’t fair.[What] I would say to Anthony Albanese and the Labor party is get out amongst the people and see what’s happening in your electorates be...