Thursday briefing: What we do (and don’t) know about Alice Huang and the Nvidia affair
In today’s newsletter: US intelligence reportedly believes the former tech executive was recruited by Beijing, raising questions about the security of the AI industry and Trump’s close ties to Nvidia chief Jensen Huang G
Pool's defibrillator not working when nine-year-old boy drowned
A coronial inquest into the drowning of a nine-year-old boy has been adjourned after new evidence, including the recording of Triple Zero calls, came to light in court.
Indonesia vice president resigns amid dispute over eligibility
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of former President Joko Widodo, resigns as court questions his overseas education.
Sheikh Hasina must return to Bangladesh to face her sentence
Delhi should ensure that its territory is not used to incite violence in Bangladesh or threaten its people.
Nexperia’s China unit claims supply chain ‘localisation’ as rift with Dutch parent deepens
Nexperia’s Chinese unit says its domestic 12-inch wafer platform now covers all of its product categories, marking a key milestone in building an independent supply chain more than a year after its Dutch parent halted di
This free habit could boost your child’s mental health
Regular trips to the park from birth to age 11 are linked to better mental health and social skills in children, a new study has found.
Strike on Gaza Hospital Kills at Least 6 and Injures 20, Rescuers Say
A surgeon, an official and a disabled patient were among the victims at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, a witness said. Israel said it had targeted a “senior Hamas terrorist.”
LDP, JIP and DPP submit Lower House seat-cut bill, driving contentious reform
Opposition parties have said that the move will give greater weight to single-member districts and make it harder for smaller parties to win seats.
From Pong to GTA VI: Play your way through 50 years of video games
Video games are now a $200bn business. Play through the six games that tell the story of how they got there.
Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says
The strike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive damage, a spokesperson says.
Ukraine's power supply close to critical as Russian strikes bring darkness and cold
For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.
DRC opposition vows to resist constitutional changes under Tshisekedi
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has condemned a new law enacted by President Félix Tshisekedi, accusing him of paving the way for a third term in office.
What went wrong for Indonesia's VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka?
Indonesia's vice-president has resigned amid mounting calls for his impeachment. Here's what we know about why he resigned and who could be in the running for the position.
NSW teacher banned from schools but avoids jail over intimate images
Teacher Brody Luke Anderson is banned from working in any NSW public school after taking photos of a naked sleeping man.
A coffee cart and the Finnish embassy gain more traction than Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese packed in the announcements this week before heading overseas for summits once again. But criticism, rumours and a viral Instagram post made it hard to get cut-through.
Hunt is on for heir to strange block of land
Could you be the long-lost owner of a 16m by 60cm strip of land in south-east Queensland, whose last known owner was August Thorsborne, a 19th-century businessman who died more than 100 years ago? The Department of Trans
Missing Australian teen found alive after six days lost in bushland: ‘He’s never leaving the house again’
He disappeared on 6 November while camping with a friend near Walhalla East
Japan’s producer prices pick up, backing case for another BOJ rate hike
Prices for goods traded between Japanese firms climbed 0.7% month on month in October, the fastest since May.
200 battles in 11 hours: Inside the record-setting freestyle feat of Spanish rapper Gazir
The rapper, who set a Guinness World Record for freestyle rapping in early November, says he "trained like an athlete" and burned around 3,000 calories during the event.
Zelenskyy to meet US envoys in Dublin after Russia peace talks
The Ukrainian president is expected to meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, where they will brief him on the latest peace talks with Russia
Can Nigeria's president regain voters' trust after painful first term?
For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.
Data centre industry butts up against community challenges
The peak body for the data centre industry says community consultation remains a sticking point, as Quantum DC halts its Tungkillo project.
Chinese AI firms rush to secure Nvidia chip capacity as scandal stirs fear of curbs
The spy scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang could spur Washington to tighten restrictions on remote use of advanced processors,
Ex-wife of police prosecutor tells court of 'frightening' abuse
The ex-wife of a police prosecutor delivered a powerful victim impact statement to the court after he was found guilty of a string of domestic violence offences.
Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington tells US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his group to maintain silence and respect after they take photos and are heard laughing.
Doctor among six Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital
Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is one of Gaza’s few remaining medical facilities
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow and Kyiv exchange attacks as US envoys arrive for talks with Putin
Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev greeted US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff at a Moscow airport
Why Poland Has Spent a Decade Fighting Over Its Constitutional Tribunal
Most European countries have comparable institutions, and disputes over appointments are hardly unusual. But the length and intensity of Poland’s struggle, complete with rival claims to judicial authority, street protest
Turkey ‘Hiding Weak Climate Record’ Behind Hosting of COP31
Environmental activist Koray Dogan Urbarli tells BIRN that Turkey’s hosting of the UN climate change summit contrasts with its continued dependence on coal – and lack of climate adaptation policies.
Trappes racist attack suspect says he acted 'on behalf of France'
In police custody, Kévin Tessier, the main suspect of the October 23 racist terror attack in Trappes, said he was acting "on behalf of France" when he went on a deadly rampage that killed one and left five injured. Inves
From Behind Bars, Tirana Mayor Turns on Albania’s PM Rama
Against a backdrop of anti-government protests, experts suspect Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj is seeking to portray himself as a ‘political prisoner’ as he awaits trial on corruption charges.
Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran, Resigns
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is stepping down amid a scandal over his academic credentials, was a symbol of the partnership that elevated President Prabowo Subianto into office.
Nvidia board weighs Jensen Huang’s future as reports emerge of second affair
The report of a second affair follows Huang admitting to having a relationship with Alice Huang, a senior executive at Singapore-based data centre company Megaspeed.
Congo Ebola outbreak still out of control after six months, MSF says
The group says that many cases are likely being missed and that transmission in hospitals in some areas is rife.
South Korea captain Son says players have resolved their differences
Reports of a rift in the dressing room began after the team's early exit at this year's World Cup, which led to the departure of coach Hong Myung-bo.
Fewer hours and higher wages – or more burnout and surveillance: employers told to prepare for AI
Workplace relations minister Amanda Rishworth launches best practice guide on AI adoption after Qantas and Canva job cuts Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Entry-level jobs will be the first
Netanyahu’s legacy: Personality politics reshapes Israeli democracy
Netanyahu's fight for political survival turns the parliament's opening into a scene of insults and acrimony.
It is time for a change of leadership in the Democratic Party in the US
The Democrats need to deliver on an ambitious agenda, and they need new energy and new voices to do so.
Hong Kong passes bill to speed up development of Northern Metropolis megaproject
Hong Kong’s legislature has given the green light to legislation aimed at expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis megaproject near the border with mainland China, with the government saying the bill will he
‘The Master and Margarita’ demolishes the fourth wall
In the New National Theatre, Tokyo's adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov's novel, the Tokyo audiences, too, are under the spotlight.
Teenager in critical condition after likely ‘train surfing’ on Sydney Harbour Bridge, police say
‘You just don’t mess or play with a 400-tonne train’, Sydney Trains says as 17-year-old suffers multiple injuries to head, chest and pelvis Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 17-year-old boy i
Giant cruise liner SS United States is sunk to create world’s biggest artificial reef
The SS United States has been sunk off the coast of Florida to create the world’s largest artificial reef.
‘Treasures for the entire planet’: Scientists map life in one of the world’s last wild ecosystems
Scientists are mapping one of the world’s last wild ecosystems to help us ‘understand what we have lost elsewhere’.
Happy Passports Index revealed: Where does your country rank?
The Happy Passports Index ranks 50 countries on everything from life satisfaction and civil liberties to passport strength and income, and the results are surprising.
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Silk Road in orbit: China to build 20-satellite ‘space AI’ system for Oman
Hangzhou-based Star Vision will build Oman a network of 20 satellites that use AI to process images in orbit and spot ships and floods in real time, in what the company called China’s most valuable commercial space contr
AI slump not seen affecting Bank of Japan’s rate-rise plan
One increase every three months is still forecast even after tech share declines.
Beau Lamarre-Condon says he was diagnosed with cancer by naturopath but doesn’t recall which one, trial hears
Former police officer questioned about Instagram message he asked friend to send to Jessie Baird referencing ‘cancerous tumour’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon has claimed