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Paddleboarder who rescued woman from Coogee shark attack wins world title in record time
Charlie Verco, who rescued Leah Stewart in June, is ‘stoked’ to claim his fourth championship in HawaiiThe Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco has claimed his fourth world championship in Hawaii in record time – weeks after he rescued a Sydney woman who was attacked by a great white shark.The 25-year-old crossed the line in the gruelling 52km Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard race in 4 hours, 18 minutes and 3 seconds on Sunday, eclipsing the previous mark set by fellow Australian Matt Bevilacqua in...
After millions of jobs will be wiped off, OpenAI’s Sam Altman has another warning on AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes artificial intelligence has reached the singularity stage. He previously warned AI could replace a significant portion of human jobs. An OpenAI AI agent recently escaped its digital sandbox and hacked Hugging Face systems. This incident exposed vulnerabilities and the reliance on Chinese AI models for containment. Altman views this AI advancement as a positive and incredible milestone for humanity.
Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike
Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.
France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires, more extreme fire risks grow
Firefighters faced another day battling massive blazes scorching forests across France and Spain on Monday, with a forecast of another heatwave in southwest France threatening to deepen the crisis.
Three people killed in shooting at Seattle food festival
Seattle Police say three people were killed and four others injured in a shooting during the Bite of Seattle food festival. One suspect is in custody and another is believed to still be at large, and the suspects may have been shooting at each other, according to police.
Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears
So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan JonesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSenior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported the work of a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it towards the right, the corruption watchdog has heard.The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) began...
'Silicon Valley came after my people': Google AI CEO on why DeepMind sold to Google
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has explained why he sold DeepMind to Google in 2014. Competing with Big Tech needed $7 billion, he says, while he could barely raise $10 million rounds. The Atari breakthrough put DeepMind on Silicon Valley's radar, and rivals began offering his researchers $10 million a year. With no product and no revenue, Hassabis took Larry Page's roughly $650 million offer.
Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’
Research shows AI accounts are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health adviceMisleading health claims online pose a “huge danger to public safety”, experts have warned, after research has shown that AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.The British Medical Association council deputy chair, Dr Emma Runswick, flagged the risks posed by AI accounts that “peddle medical myths and promote so-called miracle cures”. Conti...
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?Image source, GettyImage caption, Thousands of people turned out for the protests last week in different Indian citiesByAbhik DebReporting fromDelhiPublished11 minutes agoIn 12 years of Narendra Modi's rule in India , only one cabinet minister had previously resigned - over allegations of sexual misconduct.So the resignation of education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday after more than a week of inten...
In 1996, Indonesia’s mocked tree planter planted 11,000 trees and changed a land forever
When traversing the hills of Wonogiri in Central Java, today’s visitors might take the dense areas of greenery in stride. The springs nourish nearby villages, the farms have sufficient water for numerous harvests, and the slopes covered with trees conceal the bare ground that used to be visible before.
Yung Filly's Australian rape case twist as British YouTuber testifies at his own trial: 'The vibes were good', he tells jury... as he explains why alleged victim's phone was taken from her
Yung Filly's Australian rape case twist as British YouTuber testifies at his own trial: 'The vibes were good', he tells jury... as he explains why alleged victim's phone was taken from herSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy AARON BUNCH FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 06:52, 27 July 2026 | Updated: 06:53, 27 July 2026 e-mail
Who is Ben Carroll? The man gunning to replace Jacinta Allan - weeks after publicly looking her in the eyes and saying he would not challenge her
Victoria's Deputy Premier Ben Carroll confirmed on Monday that he will put his hand up to challenge Premier Jacinta Allen for the leadership.
Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces
Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.
Monday briefing: How the Cockroach protests have exposed the cracks in India’s government
In today’s newsletter: Across the country, a younger generation is turning private disillusionment into public defiance against a government that once felt untouchableGood morning. As flames engulfed parts of France and Spain this weekend, in India, the prime minister, Narendra Modi, was trying to put out a very different kind of fire. Thousands of people arrived in Delhi on Saturday to demand the resignation of his education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. When he stepped down in the early aft...
Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats
The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.
'Want him to improve his fitness': Laxman identifies key area for Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with his batting performances against Zimbabwe. Stand-in coach VVS Laxman highlighted fitness as an area for improvement. The young player showed great commitment and desire to contribute to the team. Sooryavanshi also excelled in the Under-19 World Cup and IPL. Improving fitness will be vital for his career's continued growth.
Tourist protests turn violent in Spain as armed police clash with anti-British demonstrators
Tourist protests descended into violence in Spain last night, with armed police clashing with anti-British protesters.More than 25,000 protesters took to the streets of Majorca, arguing the island cannot "cope" with more holidaymakers.Police officers struck those in the crowd with batons, while angry protesters were seen leaping over barriers, forcing police to hit them back in response.Authorities used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd after rioters threw bottles at police. TRENDING Stories...
Who is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?
Carroll, who has confirmed he will make a leadership challenge, says he is a ‘marathon runner’ who has always been ambitiousIn 2023, when then-public transport minister Ben Carroll failed in his surprising bid to secure the leadership of the Victorian Labor party, he told a press conference: “I was always very keen to rise.”The premier Daniel Andrews had resigned believing he had locked in his succession plan: his loyal deputy Jacinta Allan as premier, and treasurer Tim Pallas as deputy. Continu...
Man dies and another taken to hospital after 'getting into difficulty' in water at British beach
Man dies and another taken to hospital after 'getting into difficulty' in water at British beachSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:31, 27 July 2026 | Updated: 06:33, 27 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn
BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSouth Australia has reported seven new suspected cases of deadly H5 bird flu, with experts warning it could be a sign the disease has begun spreading through local bird populations.All seven birds are greater crested terns – a common local seabird – and were found on th...