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Sportsbet and Tabcorp have denied allegations that account managers sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage vulnerable customers to bet more, following claims made at a Senate inquiry into gambling advertising. The inquiry heard from anti-gambling campaigners and former NRL player Luke Bateman, who said he was offered illicit drugs by a gambling company representative.
As Lebanon marks six years since the Beirut port explosion, President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment. The investigation, completed in March, has been stalled by political and legal wrangling, with families of victims still demanding accountability.
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to a four-year contract extension as head coach of the US men's national soccer team, keeping him at the helm through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The announcement follows the team's round-of-16 finish at the 2026 World Cup, which the US hosted.
Bob Montgomery, an 82-year-old Australian charity cyclist, died a day after completing a 5,300km ride from Broome to Bowral with his grandson to raise funds for motor neurone disease. His death was described as unexpected and peaceful, with some reports indicating a single-vehicle crash. He raised over $100,000 for MND NSW.
Telegram's app was briefly pulled from Apple's App Store over a report of child sexual abuse material, then restored the same day. While Al Jazeera detailed Apple's reasoning and Telegram's response, TASS focused on the app's availability and noted lingering restrictions in some countries.
The European Union's AI Act has entered a new phase, with transparency requirements now in effect and regulators gaining enforcement powers. The move is part of the bloc's broader strategy to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing global attention and criticism over delayed high-risk obligations.
Massive Attack said its members were detained by police in Singapore after unfurling a Palestinian flag and chanting 'Free Palestine' during a concert. The band was subsequently banned from re-entering the country, with two members issued stern warnings. The group expressed surprise and disappointment, saying they did not anticipate the flag display would violate any law.
The US and Japan have jointly intervened to support the yen, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly planning to purchase $5-10 billion in yen. This rare move, the first yen-buying intervention since 1998, follows the currency's fall to a 40-year low and involves complex motivations from both sides.
The Pacific island nation formerly known as Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, with citizens now referred to as dei-Naoero. The change, passed by parliament in May, aims to honor the country's heritage and move away from a colonial-era name.
Australia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in wildlife, prompting warnings from federal ministers that the virus is likely to spread further. The outbreak has hit seabirds in South Australia and suspected cases have emerged in Victoria, while authorities stress the risk to human health remains low and no poultry infections have been confirmed.
Bakamumu Marika AM, a senior Rirratjingu clan leader from Arnhem Land and a Member of the Order of Australia, has died. He was remembered by the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation as a 'steadfast advocate for land rights' and a 'champion for his people'.
Ariana Grande will take a break from public-facing work after her current tour ends, citing endless public scrutiny. She has also withdrawn from the upcoming London revival of 'Sunday in the Park with George', with the production company confirming it will proceed with a recast.
One Nation has announced Warren Pickering as its leader for Victoria's November state election, with the party aiming to contest government. The announcement comes amid polls showing the party attracting significant voter support, particularly in regional areas like Gippsland, where economic decline has fueled dissatisfaction with major parties.
The Australian government has revised its News Bargaining Incentive, imposing a 2.5 per cent levy on digital advertising revenue for tech companies that fail to strike commercial deals with local media. AI companies remain exempt, while small publishers gain a higher offset and a grants program.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll will fill just one of three cabinet vacancies, with Tim Richardson expected to be promoted. The move follows the resignations of former premier Jacinta Allan and ministers Harriet Shing and Lily D'Ambrosio.
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls has instructed the state's health department to review fertility clinic guidance that counts lesbian couples as separate families if both carry a pregnancy, affecting their access to donated sperm. The review is expected within weeks.
A former ASIO agent known as Marcus has resubmitted his visa application to Australia to testify before the Bondi royal commission, after his previous application was rejected. The royal commission has indicated it wants to hear his evidence, while ASIO has described him as 'unreliable and disgruntled.'
Australia’s housing market has entered a downturn, with national property prices falling for consecutive months, according to data from Domain and Cotality. The decline is no longer confined to Sydney and Melbourne, as Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth also record falls, attributed to higher interest rates and changes to property investor taxes.
Australia’s netball team claimed bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, beating England 65-80 less than 20 hours after a semifinal loss to Jamaica. ABC Australia reported on both the team’s emotional recovery and the errors that cost them a place in the gold-medal match.
After a ship collision at the Port of Tyne released up to 25 tonnes of plastic nurdles, volunteers and local authorities in north-east England are racing to clean up beaches while campaigners highlight the broader environmental threat.