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NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.…
Birdsong data from Merlin ID app to help global biodiversity project
Cornell Lab for Ornithology plans data linkup between app and population monitoring on eBird platformThe Merlin bird ID app will allow users to feed r…
Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991Get our breaking news email, free…
Third teenager charged after 15-year-old Melbourne boy allegedly left to die from stab wounds
Darweish Mohamed was found critically wounded outside Craigieburn Community Hospital on Wednesday eveningGet our breaking news email, free app or dail…
A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada
Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has step…
Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco sparked an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.…
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.…
Massive wildfire spreads in Portugal amid extreme heat and strong wind
A raging wildfire near Vouzela in central Portugal spread across several municipalities, driven by winds and heat…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding
Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madiso…
Salah set to face Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.…
NASA launches robotic mission to save telescope falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft blasts into orbit to rescue a NASA telescope in danger of crashing back to Earth.…
US heatwave raises alarms over AI data centre energy demands
US heatwave exposes critical strain on power grids from growing energy demands of AI data centres.…
Mamdani calls for unity on America’s 250th birthday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked the US's 250th birthday by reflecting on the nation's founding ideals.…
Williams sisters earmarked for doubles on Saturday
Serena Williams' planned appearance alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles is added to Saturday's order of play.…
UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material onlineAI prey: why watchdogs are telling parents to…
People awaiting hospital treatment to get three weeks’ notice under NHS England plans
Move inspired by customer service provided by online retailers such as John Lewis and AmazonPeople waiting for hospital treatment will get three weeks…
Four-time Tour de France winner Froome retires
Great Britain's Chris Froome, who won the Tour de France four times, brings an end to his illustrious career in professional cycling.…
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a trouble-making seal
The 5-year-old seal has a social media following twice the size of Tasmania's population, and his antics include bending traffic bollards and blocking…
Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine at that point just how much drama wo…
Details of MCG assault against Lidia Thorpe revealed after court lifts suppression order
Ebony Bell convicted and handed community work order following assault on senator and second ‘gratuitous act of violence’ while on bailFollow our Aust…
Former AFL player Nicky Winmar found guilty of assaulting woman in northern Victoria
Judge finds woman was truthful after the former St Kilda star accused her of lying about attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesG…
Tributes for Melbourne boy allegedly left to die from stab wounds, as teen charged with murder
Darweish Mohamed, 15, died after being found with alleged stab wounds outside a Craigieburn hospital on Wednesday nightFollow our Australia news live …
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers in religious order due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
Exclusive: Documents also show the Catholic order sought financial support from the Holy See months before it declared it lacked money to pay survivor…
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.…
NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast
Migratory giant petrel discovered near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle infected with H5. Testing under way to determine if it’s highly pathogenic H5N1 s…
‘Why is your cat blue?’: Wilbur, the pet who changed colour, puzzles owners
Family search for answers on social media after their furry friend returned home with an unusual makeoverWilbur the cat is usually a rather elegant gr…
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
A feature in Meta's glasses which boosts the voice of people will be capped at three hours for free use.…
FDA issues most serious recall alert for potato chip brands over salmonella risk
An estimated 650,000 bags of potato chips are affected as US agency upgraded recall of several popular brandsThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Social media platforms ‘monetise gore and fringe content’, eSafety regulator tells antisemitism commission
Julie Inman Grant singles out X when giving evidence to royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesionGet our breaking news email, free app or d…
Young Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok
Unmarried man and woman whipped 21 times each because they had violated province’s version of Islamic lawA young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Ac…