Fierce backlash erupts after Google tried to force its AI into school classrooms
Google unveiled plans earlier this month to block access to its search engine for schools that opt out of its AI tools
Family-run berry farm looks to AI and automation to ease workforce challenges
Western Australia's largest blueberry grower is investing in AI and autonomous machinery to help address labour shortages and costs as it ramps up its expansion plans.
New Orleans crash updates: 32 passengers taken to hospital after tanker slams into riverboat carrying 129 people
The boat, named American Heritage, was left partially submerged in the Mississippi River after the collision Friday
‘Miracle on the Mississippi’: All passengers accounted for after New Orleans riverboat crash, officials say
The American Heritage was docked near the Port of New Orleans Administration Building when it was struck by a tanker around 12:30 p.m. Friday, port officials said
US Congress widens Nvidia probe, seeking testimony from Jensen Huang and Trump officials
US lawmakers have been demanding answers about potential national security risks and White House oversight of advanced chip exports to China following revelations that former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang was in a
Hungary seizes $19.5m in cash found buried in forests amid graft inquiry
Anti-corruption agency carried out searches as part of investigation into Orbán-era minister accused of taking bribes Hungary’s anti-corruption agency said on Friday it had seized cash worth $19.5m (£14.8m) buried in for
Salah scores twice as Egypt and Nigeria win Afcon 2027 qualifiers
Nigeria beat Tanzania to boost their hopes of reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, while Mohamed Salah scores twice as Egypt cruise to victory over Malawi.
Flag football takes flight as young Aussie athletes compete in China
Pathway opportunities are opening in the emerging sport of flag football, with a team of Gold Coasters trying their luck in China.
LIVE: FAA issues nationwide ground stop after communications outage in US
US air regulators have issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights, citing a communications problem.
Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss
Mauricio Pochettino was in tears as he announced he would depart the US men's national team to take up a position with fallen English Premier League giants, Manchester United.
Midterm losses could give Trump a quest to emerge from Apec summit as a winner
When G7 leaders gathered at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains in June, Donald Trump arrived late but wasted no time in grabbing the spotlight. With a cheeky declaration, “I am the boss”, the US president drew a ripple
Qld's CFMEU inquiry has delivered a sobering warning ahead of 2032 Olympics
Months of public hearings, eight million documents and testimony from more than 80 witnesses compelled Commissioner Stuart Wood KC to declare an "urgent and pressing" need for reform, writes Ciara Jones.
'Playing with injury' par for course at Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup
From overcoming life-altering accidents to living with rare medical conditions, almost every player in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup has an amazing story to tell.
Gambia's Adama Barrow seeks third term
In tonight's programme, Gambia's electoral commission has announced the five official candidates for the country's upcoming presidential election. President Adama Barrow is seeking a third term. Tensions continue to rise
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions
McKeown returns, Pallister stars at Swim GP
As Kyle Chalmers led his team from the pool deck, fellow Australian stars Lani Pallister and Kaylee McKeown impressed at the inaugural Swim GP.
The Big Fly Swat unleashed after bar flies' inspired idea
Kingoonya only has 13 residents and three horses, but it does have a lot of flies. Now, it also has the world's biggest fly swat, which it hopes will bring in the tourists.
Giant sequoias return to Hobart's St David's Park in centenary celebrations
A pair of young giant sequoia trees have been planted in Hobart's St David's Park to replace two that were removed in April after vandalism, fire and other factors led to their decline.
France among five major powers to represent EU in Ukraine talks
European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday said that Brussels will send diplomats from the bloc and five countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland, to upcoming Ukraine talks.
France escalates Algeria trade dispute to EU-level
France on Friday asked the European Commission to look into Algeria’s alleged non-compliance with a EU trade deal. Paris is accusing Algers of an almost total blockade on French imports and of suspending urea shipments t
FAA grounds US flights nationwide after ‘communication issue’
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says federal aviation agency is 'investigating the issue'.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi in New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people in New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. More than 30 people were hospitalized, but all passengers survived and were accounted for.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.
🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue'
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issues national ground stop
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety" after the agency earlier reported serious air traffic control communication
Tracking down Tasmania's rare, flightless pandani moth
It can't fly, it spends its life hidden among the foliage of a native plant, and its closest relative is in another country. Scientists are now trying to find out more about this elusive insect.
Exhibition celebrating 'unbridled messiness' of womanhood opens in Canberra
Magic, witchcraft, ancient rituals, and unbridled sexuality are some of the complex and multifaceted aspects of womanhood explored in latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Breaking: US aviation administration orders grounding of all flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety".
U.S. Treasury Secretary frustrated by Commerce Department's inaction on Nvidia chips
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday he was frustrated with the Commerce Department's delay in placing restrictions on Nvidia chip exports to a company led by an alleged Chinese spy.
Battery-powered trailers could slash diesel costs for truck operators
Australian trucking operators are trialling battery-powered trailers that could lower diesel consumption and cut emissions without replacing existing trucks.
Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
A cargo ship has collided with a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, with reports suggesting more than 120 people were on board the cruise ship.
Tanker and cruise ship collide in the US
A tanker has collided with a river cruise boat docked near the port of New Orleans with more than 100 passengers onboard, leaving the pleasure vessel partially submerged.
Is Tasmania's salmon industry willing to 'play by the rules'?
The salmon industry is "important to Tasmania", people are constantly reminded. But should it take precedence over other industries and people's enjoyment of their natural surroundings?
More records set in Queensland as heatwave set to enter fourth week
A Queensland town has sweated through 39 consecutive days above 36 degrees Celsius and has recorded its highest-ever November temperature.
Switching runways, flying higher proposed in bid to reduce Brisbane aircraft noise
Six years after the city's second $1.1 billion runway opened, the federal government's air traffic oversight body is seeking community feedback on five options to reduce everyday impacts on residents.
Rescue underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat
A tanker struck a cruise boat with 129 passengers on board in New Orleans on Friday, partially submerging the boat.
Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, rescue operation underway
A tanker struck and partially submerged a New Orleans river cruise carrying around 129 passengers. Multiple people were rescued as search-and-rescue operations continued.
Your guide to minor parties in the 2026 Victorian state election
There are more than a dozen smaller parties vying for a seat in the Victorian parliament this year. Here is what each party stands for and is campaigning on this election.
Wallabies ring changes ahead of Scotland Test
Carter Gordon has been brought back as starting five-eighth as Australia seeks to avoid a fourth-straight Test defeat in Scotland.
Bird experts cover 38,000km looking for signs of H5 bird flu
Ecologist Richard Kingsford has been counting birds for decades as part of an annual survey but this year, there's a new threat.
Pope Leo cheered on return to Peru city where he served as bishop
An estimated 1.5 million people have welcomed Pope Leo XIV back to the city in Peru where he once served as bishop.
A beginner’s guide to camping in Japan
In a country with a convenience store on every corner and trains that are never late, camping is a wildly fun time.
How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.
Flights grounded across U.S. due to outage affecting air traffic control, FAA says
Live: All US departing flights grounded due to communication issues
Flights departing from across the US have been grounded, following a national order from the country's aviation body. Follow live.
All US flights grounded due to communication issues: homeland security head
Air travel across the United States came to a halt on Friday afternoon after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all flights grounded because of a communications breakdown at the regional centres that manag
EU’s fixation on Chinese subsidies masks its own structural stagnation
The European Commission is moving to shield its industrial machinery and chemical sectors from Chinese imports, and is weighing a “kill switch” mechanism. Together with Washington, Brussels has settled into a familiar na
Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption
Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.