World Federation of Advertisers discontinues small brand safety initiative after Elon Musk's X sues
A small brand safety initiative is ceasing operations โ days after being targeted by social media platform X in a lawsuit alleging the group helped coordinate a โmassive advertiser boycottโ after billionaire Elon Musk bought the company in 2022.
Australia appoints special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country
The Australian government has named a special envoy to confront a rise in antisemitism across the country since the Israel-Hamas war began.
Australian leader tells activists to 'turn the heat down' after US Consulate vandalized over Gaza
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged activists on both sides of the Israel-Palestinian debate to โturn the heat downโ after the U.S. Consulate in Sydney was vandalized.
New South Wales becomes last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexuality
New South Wales has become the last Australian state to apologize for laws criminalizing homosexual acts, 40 years after decriminalization.
Musk's X is allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy
The social media platform X says it will now formally allow people to show consensual adult content, as long as it is clearly labeled as such.
FIFA adopts new protocols to support players during pregnancy, following the birth of their children
Soccerโs international governing body is introducing new measures designed to further support the well-being of players and coaches during pregnancy and after the birth of their children.
Sydney judge says US ex-fighter pilot accused of training Chinese aviators can be extradited to US
A Sydney judge has ruled that former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan can be extradited to the United States on allegations he illegally trained Chinese aviators, leaving the attorney-general as Dugganโs last hope of remaining in Australia.
Australian judge rules that social media platform X must answer to hate speech complaint
An Australian judge has ruled that the social media platform X is subject to a stateโs anti-discrimination law even though it does not have an office in Australia.
Australian judge says it is unreasonable to require X to hide video of church stabbing for all users
An Australian judge says it would be unreasonable for the countryโs internet safety watchdog to require social platform X to hide video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church from all of its users around the world.
Australian judge extends ban on X sharing video of Sydney bishop's stabbing
An Australian judge has extended a ban on social media platform X allowing videos of the stabbing of a Sydney bishop in his church last month after government lawyers condemned the company's free speech argument for keeping the graphic images circulating.
FIFA report rates Brazil bid higher than Germany/Netherlands/Belgium to host 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazilโs bid for the 2027 Womenโs World Cup has been ranked higher than the bid submitted by Germany, Netherlands and Belgium in an evaluation report released by FIFA.
Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
Australian police say they have arrested seven teenagers accused of following a violent extremist ideology in raids around Sydney to protect the community from a potential attack.
Australian judge bans X from sharing video of bishop being stabbed in Sydney church
An Australian judge has ruled that social media platform X must block every user in the world from accessing video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church, extending the prohibition beyond users in Australia.
Staff and shoppers return to 'somber' Sydney shopping mall 6 days after mass stabbings
Shoppers and workers have returned to a โreally quietโ Sydney mall, where six days earlier an assailant stabbed six people to death in an attack that police believe targeted women.
Sydney teen accused of stabbing 2 clerics showed no signs of radicalization, Muslim leader says
A Muslim community leader says a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing two Christian clerics during a Sydney church service might have โanger management and behavioral issuesโ and a โshort fuseโ but had shown no signs of being radicalized.
French hero gains Australian residency for confronting killer in deadly Sydney shopping mall attack
French construction worker Damien Guerot has spoken of his mixed emotions at being made an Australian permanent resident as reward for his heroism during a knife attack in a Sydney shopping mall that left six victims dead and a dozen wounded.
Father of boy accused of stabbing 2 Sydney clerics saw no signs of extremism, Muslim leader says
A Muslim community leader in Australia says the father of a boy accused of stabbing two Christian clerics saw no signs of his sonโs extremism.
Tensions rise in Australia after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church
A teenager has been accused of wounding a Christian bishop and priest during a church service in a second high-profile knife attack to rock Sydney in recent days, leaving communities on edge, leaders calling for calm and a besieged church urging against retaliation.
A knife attack in Australia against a bishop and a priest is being treated as terrorism, police say
Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney that wounded a bishop and a priest during a church service as horrified worshippers watched online and in person was an act of terrorism.
Sydney attack victims include a mother who saved her baby, a Chinese grad student and an architect
The people killed and wounded by an assailant at a Sydney shopping mall were mostly women.
Australian police probe why man who stabbed 6 people to death in a Sydney mall targeted women
Australian police are examining why a lone assailant who stabbed six people to death in a busy Sydney shopping mall and injured more than a dozen others targeted women while avoiding men.
Officer, bystanders hailed for confronting and stopping a man who killed 6 at a Sydney shopping mall
A police officer and several bystanders are being hailed for running โtowards dangerโ to confront the attacker who stabbed and killed six people at a suburban Sydney shopping center.
Police in Australia identify the Sydney stabbing attacker who killed 6 people
Police have identified the assailant who stabbed six people to death at a busy Sydney shopping center before he was fatally shot by a police officer.
'Run, run, run': Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot
Police in Sydney say a man stabbed six people to death at a busy shopping center before he was fatally shot.
No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney
Taylor Swiftโs father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop starโs Australian tour ended last month.
Passenger describes people 'bounced off the roof' on plane that dropped during flight to New Zealand
Officials are investigating what caused a โstrong shakeโ before a sudden plunge on a plane traveling between Australia and New Zealand.
50 people are injured by a 'strong movement' on a plane traveling from Australia to New Zealand
Officials say at least 50 people have been injured by what they described as a โstrong movementโ on a Chilean plane traveling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.
Police will be allowed to march in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras, but not in uniform
Organizers of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have agreed to relax their ban on police marching in their annual parade with a compromise condition that officers do not wear uniforms.
Australian police find bodies of couple after officer who was an ex-boyfriend admits to killing them
Australian police have found the bodies of a couple shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend, who happened to be a police officer, hours after he admitted to killing and hiding them under rocks and debris on a rural property.
Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as 'Invasion Day'
Thousands of Australians protested the anniversary of British colonization of their country with large crowds urging for Australia Day to be moved and for a day of mourning on the holiday some call โInvasion Day.โ.
Russian is sanctioned over the hacking release of Australian health insurer client data
A Russian national has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and Australian governments for his role in a cyber attack that compromised the personal details of more than 10 million Australians.
Germany wins United Cup title after thrilling final tie against Poland
Reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a remarkable comeback to win his singles tie in an epic three-setter and then helped clinch the United Cup final for Germany in the deciding mixed doubles match on Sunday.
The largest male specimen of the worldโs most venomous spider has been found in Australia
The largest male specimen of the world's most venomous spider that boasts fangs powerful enough to pierce a human fingernail has found a new home after being discovered north of Sydney, Australia.
Women's World Cup winner Spain finally rises to the top of FIFA rankings ahead of United States
Womenโs World Cup winner Spain has risen atop the FIFA rankings after advancing to the final four of the UEFA Nations League.
King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
King Charles III has paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry Humphries, who was remembered at a state memorial service in Australia.
1 in 5 players at Women's World Cup abused online, FIFA says
A report prepared by FIFA and the global players' association says players at the Womenโs World Cup were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the menโs tournament in 2022.
US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation and Mexico Football Federation submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Womenโs World Cup projecting $3 billion in revenue, competing against a proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan.
Women's soccer falls short in medical support and pay, World Cup survey claims
A survey of players involved in this yearโs Womenโs World Cup suggests womenโs soccer is falling short in key areas including medical support and pay.
Carnival ruled negligent over cruise where 662 passengers got COVID-19 early in pandemic
A cruise operator that failed to cancel a voyage from Sydney that led to a COVID-19 outbreak has been ruled negligent in an Australian class-action case.
Australians' rejection of the Indigenous Voice in constitutional vote is shameful, supporters say
Indigenous campaigners who wanted Australia to create an advisory body representing its most disadvantaged ethnic minority say its rejection in a constitutional referendum was a โshameful act.โ.
Failed referendum on Indigenous rights sets back Australian government plans to become a republic
Australia's failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice has set back the governmentโs plans to cut the nation's constitutional ties to Britainโs King Charles III.
Australian safety watchdog fines social platform X $385,000 for not tackling child abuse content
Australiaโs online safety watchdog has fined X โ the social media platform formerly known as Twitter โ 610,500 Australian dollars ($385,000) for failing to fully explain how it tackled child sexual exploitation content.
An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous advocacy committee to Parliament has failed
Australians have resoundingly rejected a referendum proposal to create an advocacy committee to offer advice to Parliament on policies that affect Indigenous people โ the nationโs most disadvantaged ethnic minority.
Australia in talks with Indonesia about a possible challenge to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup
Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia have floated the idea of teaming up in a bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the menโs World Cup in 2034.
Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
Australians appear likely to reject a proposal that would create an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism.
Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence
Australiaโs government is telling the online dating industry to improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation.
Qantas boss retires early after allegations the Australian airline sold tickets for canceled flights
The boss of Australian airline Qantas says he will leave his job immediately โ two months earlier than planned โ following a series of embarrassing revelations about the company, including allegations it sold tickets for flights that had already been canceled.
World champion Spain rises to No. 2 in FIFA rankings led by Sweden. US off top spot after six years
Womenโs World Cup winner Spain rose to No. 2 in the newly published FIFA rankings with the United States falling off the top spot for the first time in more than six years.
FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women's World Cup
FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the teamโs victory in the Womenโs World Cup final.
FIFA head Infantino says Women's World Cup breaks even but plays down calls for equal prize money
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Friday that the Womenโs World Cup has โbroken evenโ after generating more than $570 million in revenue but again dismissed suggestions for equal prize money with the menโs World Cup.
It's Coming Home: England looks to bring Women's World Cup trophy back to birthplace of soccer
A World Cup trophy may indeed be coming back to the birthplace of soccer for the first time in 57 years.
Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won title.
Australia will try to avoid a dubious statistic among hosts of the Womenโs World Cup by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
South Korea looks to 16-year-old Casey Phair to lead rebuild after Women's World Cup elimination
South Korea showed its age in the Womenโs World Cup and is now looking toward necessary changes to get to the soccerโs next level.
Australian government distances itself from Donald Trump Jr.'s postponed tour
Australiaโs center-left government has distanced itself from the postponement of Donald Trump Jr.โs speaking tour in Australia.
Microsoft says early June disruptions to Outlook, cloud platform, were cyberattacks
Microsoft says the early June disruptions to its Microsoftโs flagship office suite โ including the Outlook email apps โ were denial-of-service attacks by a shadowy new hacktivist group.
Driver charged after bus carrying wedding guests in Australia rolls over, killing 10 and injuring 25
The driver of a bus has been charged after the vehicle carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australiaโs wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25 in the nationโs most deadly road accident in almost 30 years.
Indian Prime Minister Modi strikes new agreements on migration and green hydrogen in Australia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has struck new agreements with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on migration and green hydrogen.
Australia rules out Quad summit going ahead in Sydney without Biden, but Modi still plans visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out a Quad summit taking place in Sydney without President Joe Biden.
Australian central bank hikes interest rate to 3.85%
Australiaโs central bank has surprised markets by increasing its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.85% despite pausing its climb last month and new evidence that inflation is slowing.
Microsoft agrees to buy $50m Foxconn parcel in Wisconsin
Microsoft has agreed to buy a $50 million parcel of land in southeastern Wisconsin meant for Foxconn after the worldโs largest electronics manufacturer failed to fulfill grandiose promises to build a massive facility that would employ thousands of workers.
Pell mourned at Sydney cathedral day before funeral, protest
Mourners are paying respects to Cardinal George Pell in a Sydney cathedral before the funeral of the polarizing church leader who was once the most senior Catholic convicted of sex abuse.
EXPLAINER: What is an Australian Black Voice to Parliament?
Australians expect to vote this year in a referendum that would enshrine in the nationโs constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that effect their lives known as the Voice.
Fritz blasts past Zverev as USA leads Germany at United Cup
Taylor Fritz took advantage of a dominant serve to beat Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4 and Madison Keys also won in straight sets as the United States moved past Germany to reach the City Finals at the United Cup mixed teams event in Sydney.
Ardern, rival turn her hot-mic vulgarity into charity's win
When New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic using a vulgarity against a rival politician last week, it seemed the nationโs politics could be taking an ugly turn heading into an election year.
Australia flags new corporate penalties for privacy breaches
Australia has proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customersโ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals.
Hacker holds Australian health insurer's data for ransom
A cybercriminal is holding for ransom an Australian health insurerโs customer data including diagnoses and treatments, in the nationโs second major privacy breach in a month.
Flood warnings as southeast Australia lashed by heavy rain
Flood warnings have been issued, hundreds of homes have been evacuated, thousands more have lost power and a man is missing as heavy rain lashes southeast Australia.
Police say hacker concealed ID in Australian privacy breach
Police say the hacker who stole the personal data of almost 10 million people in one of Australiaโs worst privacy breaches concealed their identity, actions and whereabouts.
Australia flags tough new data protection laws this year
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says Australia could have tough new data protection laws in place this year in an urgent response to a cyberattack that stole from a telecommunications company the personal data of 9.8 million customers.
US women win record 27th straight game at World Cup
Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, Chelsea Gray added 16 and the United States women routed Bosnia and Herzegovina 121-59 to break the team record for consecutive wins at the World Cup.