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Court rejects appeal to increase sentence of killer driver
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal to increase the jail term of Christopher Dillon Joannidis, who killed five people in a horrific 2023 crash in...
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Mark Latham to pay MP $140k over homophobic tweet as appeal fails
A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal against a judgement which ordered New South Wales MP Mark Latham to pay $140,000 to independent MP Alex Gree...
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House approves labor-friendly bill with support from 20 Republicans
The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR Ne...
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World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics. Newsiline...
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Morning Mail: Trump vows to retaliate as Iran ‘downs US helicopter’, Australia joins sanctions of ‘extremist settlers’ in West Bank, apple taste test
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Finding and saving the world's biggest trees before they disappear
It took a decade for researchers to find the tallest tree in East Asia, now they know where the 84.1 metre conifer is but the future of its species and ot...
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Version of AI tool too powerful for public released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders Newsiline su...
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Farage says Reform has contacted X 'at highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Tech...
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EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
Meta has accused the EU of "regulatory overreach" and says its decision will allow tech giants like OpenAI free access to WhatsApp. Newsiline summarises t...
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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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American snapping turtle with bite 'like a car door' found at Welsh beauty spot
The turtle, which is native to parts of America, was found at Penllegare Valley Wood near Swansea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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'If it could happen to Annabel, it could happen to any of us'
Annabel Rook was murdered by her partner at their Stoke Newington home after she tried to end their relationship. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Palestinians trapped between Israeli forces and Hamas rule, report finds
A UN report finds that Palestinians are being subjected to "mass atrocities" by Israeli forces and being "violently repressed and controlled by the very f...
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Germany news: Smaller cities top out happiness rankings
Erfurt has been ranked Germany’s happiest city, jumping to the top of a nationwide survey. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engl...
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'You want to make a quick 1k?' How teens are being lured into crime via apps and games
Criminal syndicates are targeting vulnerable children with no criminal history, low IQ and intellectual disabilities to carry out their dirty work through...
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GLP-1s appear to protect against cancer. Researchers are trying to figure out how
Recent studies suggest GLP-1s, the weight loss and diabetes drugs, may both prevent cancer and slow its progression. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Apple 'passes the onus onto parents' in new child safety feature revamp
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Apple chief executive Tim Cook called him personally to tell him the changes were "inspired by Australia's world-lead...
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Officers 'acted appropriately' during arrest death at Clare, top cop says
SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens says a preliminary view of the body worn camera vision from an incident at Clare on the weekend where a man died duri...
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I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper
Emily Cullen says she couldn't believe it when her son told her about the poem, which she had written seven years earlier. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Families' fury over 'brazen' appeal bid by paddleboard boss who caused four deaths
Nerys Lloyd's bid to shorten her sentence caused further pain, two of her victims' families say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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'Pay ransom or lose a kidney': Illegal migrants bound for UK kidnapped in Libya
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Dave Eggers on 'Contrapposto' and supporting the next generation of writers
Best-selling author Dave Eggers has a new novel out this week, telling the story of two art-obsessed friends over many decades. Newsiline summarises this...
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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge". News...
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Hey, Siri: Apple just announced a long-awaited AI update
At its annual developers' conference, Apple put the spotlight on new AI features, while highlighting security and child safety — and critiquing the compan...
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Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook
While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a pri...
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We were happier during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason is money
Australians felt a greater sense of satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic than they do today, according to government data, as households grapple with...
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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into Eriksen's chest responded as it should. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when it goes off?
BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off. Newsiline summa...
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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Emergency services applauded after responding to 'traumatic' shark attack
The Albany community is still coming to terms with the loss of resident Daniel Turpin after he did not survive a shark attack at the weekend. Newsiline su...
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'See what happens': PM takes aim at Coalition over 'divisive' permanent resident debate
Both One Nation and the Coalition have proposed policies affecting permanent residents, including on housing and social services. Newsiline summarises thi...
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I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Cybertongue' could prevent 70 million tonnes of milk waste every year
About a sixth of the world's milk is wasted, over 150 tonnes every year, but a Canberra company has come up with new technology that could drastically red...
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Marilyn's world 'fell apart' with one post. What happened next helped her heal
Marilyn was just five when she first encountered grief. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publish...