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Australia is holding firm on its defence spending strategy; A former Western Sydney University student is facing a slew of hacking and fraud charges after allegedly compromising the institution’s systems; A US judge has delivered a partial victory to Meta Platforms in a lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence system; Prince Joac...

As a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding, Donald Trump didn't hold back his colourful thoughts on the situation. Plus, what's actually on your dining table right now? If it's covered in laundry and junk mail rather than family dinners, you're definitely not alone...  And in headlines today Aussies stuck in Israel and Iran when war broke out are now able to head hom...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told a judge that he will not testify at his sex trafficking trial; Journalist Antoinette Lattouf will be paid $70,000 in damages from the ABC for her unlawful dismissal; Victoria’s central east woke up to a 2.8 magnitude earthquake this morning; Choice data finds that Aldi is the best value Australian supermarket, but shopping around may yield better price...

Amazon founder Jef Bezos and fiancé Lauren Sanchez are tying the knot this weekend in a lavish ceremony and reception reportedly costing tens of millions of dollars. From the designer dress, to the guest swag bags, private jets and multiple parties (yes including a yacht based foam party), this is being predicted as the year's most expensive get together. We have all the details we know abo...

US President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran; Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is marking the one year anniversary of his release from prison in the UK his wife saying he's working on a project to slow the rush towards war; The jury in the Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial have been shown more footage of the 'freak off' sex marathons th...

When did seeing the worst of humanity become so normal? We are living in a time where we are exposed to so much of the world, the best and the worst, and somehow, it's all become part of our normal lives, seeing genocide next to an influencers fit check is standard. We are experiencing something known as hyper-normalisation, where in order to keep us from feeling like we can do anything about anyt...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the U.S. military strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities; Pakistan has condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, just days after nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize; Alanis Morissette says she “would not be alive” without therapy; AC/DC are set for their long-awaited Australian homecomin...

We've just lived through the shortest day of the year, but sorry to break it to you - the coldest weather is still to come. Plus, in pop culture news Taylor Swift's private texts with Blake Lively are now part of a legal battle while Sabrina Carpenter has broken the internet with controversial album art. And psychologist Sadia Khan explains why the "Three A's Theory" might be the secret to relatio...

The Australian government has announced the suspension of operations at its embassy in Tehran, advising all staff and their families to immediately leave Iran; US President Donald Trump has stated he will make a decision on potential US involvement in the war within the next two weeks; Napolean’s iconic bicorne hat is up for sale in Paris; and Hawthorn AFLW star Tilly Lucas-Rodd has made his...

As Aussies escape to Europe for summer, locals in Venice, Paris and Barcelona are pushing back against over tourism. Plus, after going viral on TikTok, the Karen Read murder trial has finally reached its verdict... And if you constantly feel like you're juggling a million things but never getting anything done, there's a name for that feeling and a solution to fix it. And in headlines today The ju...

Israel’s ambassador says the country is helping Australia evacuate its citizens as its bombing campaign against Iran continues; A US woman charged with running over her police officer boyfriend and leaving him for dead in the snow in 2022 has been found not guilty of second-degree murder; Energy retailers will be barred from raising bills more than once a year and will be forced to remove un...

Anthony Albanese was left hanging at the G7 Summit when Donald Trump made an early exit to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis, but it wasn't a complete loss for Australia's diplomatic efforts. Plus, forget your gut health - researchers say we need to focus on our "social biome" instead...  And in headlines today alleged mushroom killer Erin Patterson's barrister will finish his closing address...

A baby has been born to a brain-dead mother in Georgia, United States. Adriana Smith was declared brain dead back in February, but was kept on life support to carry her pregnancy to term; A group of Sydney teenagers have been charged for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl for more than six hours as they drove around; Gay and bisexual men, as well as transgender women, will soon be able to donate...

As the National Disability Insurance Scheme faces its biggest pricing overhaul yet, we examine how cuts to therapy fees and travel costs will impact both providers and participants. Through the stories of psychologists, speech pathologists, and families navigating the system, we reveal why these changes could disproportionately affect women... and why many say the NDIA have got it all wrong. And i...

The prime minister's scheduled meeting with Donald Trump is in jeopardy as the US president prepares to leave an international summit early; An experienced police officer who was shot dead at a rural property while delivering a home repossession order has been formally identified; Experts are urging teenagers who missed the human papilloma Salvador Plasencia, a California doctor charged in th...

 As Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, we examine how a surprise attack aimed at Iran's nuclear program has escalated into a dangerous conflict with hundreds dead. With oil prices surging and world leaders scrambling to prevent a broader regional war, we break down what triggered this crisis... and what it means for global stability. And in headlines today The prosecution has delivered pa...

At least 224 people have been killed in Iran since fighting escalated on Friday, including women and children; President Donald Trump has ordered immigration officials to focus on deporting people from Democratic-run cities; A man suspected of killing former US House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband has been arrested; Meghan Markle shared a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute to Prince Har...

What's going on with IVF in Australia? From embryo mix ups to calls for nationalised regulation, we're looking at the latest developments.  Plus, has the winter weather hit you too? Before we spiral about cooler climates and the toll it'll take on our mental health, there's a new trend that could be the cure.  And in headlines today US President Donald Trump claims Iran and Israel will h...

Introducing I Never Told You This: Two People. One big reveal.   A simple card deck with questions. Some are light hearted, some deeper…and one that says ‘I Never Told You This’ - the chance for one person to share something they’ve never told the other before. In the first episode of 'I Never Told You This', Mary and Martha Kalifatidis chat about their all-too-relata...

Australia has recorded its highest-ever ranking for gender equity; Meningitis Centre Australia is urging the NSW government to fund a meningococcal B vaccination program for babies and teens in its June budget; A US judge has temporarily barred President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles; Israel has attacked Iran's capital, Tehran, as Israel says it targeted nuclear...

Is Donald Trump... breaking up with us? What does his administration's review into our AUKUS deal mean for Australia's relationship with the United States?  Plus the once Gwyneth Paltrow-backed company dubbed the 'orgasm cult' has found itself at the centre of a labour and exploitation trial with the founders now facing jail time. And in headlines today A single passenger has walked from the...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned Australia cannot "chop and change" submarine deals; A southwest Sydney man is facing human trafficking charges, accused of deceptively stranding his family in Pakistan; The head of fertility giant Monash IVF has resigned after the company was hit by a second embryo mix-up blunder; And there are reports of tension between pop superstar Katy Perry and her f...

Imagine a world where diagnosing coeliac disease didn't involve getting sick on purpose. Turns out we might be one step closer to that reality. Plus, nearly three decades on we finally now know why Martin Bryant unleashed terror on the small Tasmanian town of Port Arthur.  And in headlines today Harvey Weinstein has again been found guilty on one of the sexual assault charges he's facing at h...

A curfew has been issued to the LA area to curb looting and vandalism as protests continue; Police have sent fragments of bone and clothing off for forensic testing as the result of another search into the disappearance of missing toddler Madeleine McCann; Austrians have banded together in the city of Graz, holding a candlelight vigil for the victims of a school shooting that saw 10 people lose th...

As protests over Trump's immigration crackdown intensify in Los Angeles, the President has deployed both National Guard troops and Marines, so where to from here?  Plus, in Hollywood's ongoing legal drama, a judge has dismissed Justin Baldoni's $614 million lawsuit against Blake Lively.. but that's not the end of their courtroom battle. And in headlines today accused triple mushroom murderer...