Meta fends off authors’ US copyright lawsuit over AI
Meta Platforms has had a legal win against a group of authors who argued that its use of their books without permission to train its artificial intelligence system infringed their…
Liberal leader vows to find ‘rivers of gold in revenue’
A Labor budget has failed to deliver any bold visions or ambitious projects befitting of Australia’s economic powerhouse, a state Liberal leader says. Softly spoken NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman…
Banks tip earlier rate cut after inflation falls again
Half of Australia’s big four banks are predicting a cut in interest rates when the Reserve Bank next meets following better-than-expected inflation numbers. Despite predictions of inflation remaining steady, headline…
Relief as airports open and Australians return home
Australian Or Kedem has packed his suitcase for what he hopes will be his fourth and final attempt to leave the Middle East now that missiles have finally stopped hurtling…
NATO members commit to spending hike sought by Trump
NATO leaders have backed a big increase in military spending that US President Donald Trump had demanded, and restated their commitment to defend each other from attack after a brief…
Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice for wedding party
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his journalist fiancee Lauren Sanchez have arrived in Venice ahead of three days of lavish VIP parties in the romantic lagoon city to celebrate their…
Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push
Australia’s exposure to energy price shocks is back in the spotlight, with even the weekly grocery shop in the firing line if tensions in the Middle East escalate. A ceasefire…
Australia’s Iran fallout warning despite uneasy truce
Conflict between Iran and Israel will have consequences for Australia, even if a ceasefire holds, an expert warns. While the federal government has repeatedly called for diplomacy and peace, it…
Nuremberg revisited. David McBride’s final chance for fairness
Afghanistan war crimes whistleblower David McBride files special leave application to the High Court, claiming a core tenet of human rights law. Stephanie Tran reports. In a last bid for…
‘Boring’ budget to get finances ready for future shocks
Lowering the biggest cost facing households is the target of a billion-dollar fund developers say will help clear a “major hurdle” as a treasurer defends his “boring” budget. Daniel Mookhey’s…