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Janelle Tonkin, a former high-ranking Northern Territory Police officer in Australia, has filed a lawsuit against colleagues after a sexually explicit AI-generated deepfake video was allegedly created using her professional photograph and circulated within the department, according to ABC News Australia. The case highlights emerging...

Australia's stock market closed lower on September 24, according to ABC News Australia, after oil prices surged following reports that US President Donald Trump may announce a diesel export ban. ABC News Australia reports the higher anticipated likelihood of a US Federal Reserve rate increase...

Australian insurance companies are writing off vehicles with only minor damage, claiming repair costs are too high, according to an investigation by ABC's 7.30 program. Reporter Mike Lorigan examined cases in which insurers declared total losses on vehicles consumers say were repairable.

Indonesia's flagship free school meals initiative has drawn criticism following reports of food poisoning incidents, including a case involving a child with reported memory issues, according to ABC News Australia. The program, a major government initiative to improve student nutrition and attendance, now faces calls...

Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta face off on the week's top sports stories in their recurring 'Sports War' segment: New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston's cologne-spritzing spree in the locker room, backlash over actress Sydney Sweeney's nude advertisement for sports betting platform...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss cooperation between the Australian government and major tech companies on artificial intelligence development and social media regulation. Albanese stated that partnership with tech giants will be essential for Australia's economic opportunity and...

Three women were killed in separate domestic violence-related incidents across New South Wales within a 24-hour period, including a 90-year-old grandmother stabbed 19 times, according to ABC News Australia. A 47-year-old man accused in one of the killings claimed the medication Ozempic affected his mental...

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in three decades, causing the Australian dollar to strengthen sharply against the yen. Two dissenting board members indicated internal disagreement over the rate hike, raising questions about the central bank's commitment to curbing inflation....

Australia's government has released proposed national safety standards requiring AI companies to report 'rogue' incidents, according to ABC News Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is traveling to the United States to discuss online safety and artificial intelligence with world leaders. The announcement follows recent warnings...

Australia is removing restrictions on plug-in solar panels, according to ABC News Australia, allowing residents to install portable solar devices on balconies and rooftops without formal electrical certification or grid connection requirements. ABC News Australia reports the policy shift addresses growing consumer demand for accessible...

Australian house prices are declining as interest rates rise and new tax policies take effect, prompting debate over whether the market is correcting or crashing, according to ABC News In-depth's 7.30 program. Economists cited in the report project prices should begin recovering in 2027, though...

According to WION, India is overhauling its artillery capabilities under the Field Artillery Rationalization Plan, transitioning from legacy towed systems to mobile self-propelled platforms including the K9 Vajra-T tracked howitzer, the indigenous Advanced Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), and M777 ultra-light howitzers. WION reports the modernization...