The Spirit of Tasmania ferry replacement program has cost $717 million more than was forecast in the original business case, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
NATO leaders announced over $72 billion in arms deals at a summit in Türkiye, signaling increased defense spending to meet US calls. Deals include European purchases from US firms and NATO buying from Sweden's Saab. US President Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Türkiye and offered F-35 jets, but also expressed disappointment with allies' support for the Iran war and didn't rule out further US troop withdrawals from Europe.
Argentina manager Scaloni sees the World Cup as a leveller, with traditional powers struggling. Egypt's Salah achieves historic knockout stage qualification. Egypt coach Hassan uses press conference to appeal for Palestinian support.
Egypt takes a surprising 1-0 lead against Argentina in a World Cup match, with Yasser Ibrahim scoring a header from a corner. Lionel Messi missed a penalty, saved by Mostafa Shobeir, who also made several other crucial saves. Argentina struggled to contain Egypt's early attacks.
Comedian Henry Bretz, known for parodying Karl Stefanovic, was blocked by the former TV host on social media. Bretz, who co-hosts a radio show, started impersonating Stefanovic after the podcaster launched his show, viewing it as a dangerous blueprint similar to US trends. Stefanovic initially liked Bretz's videos but later blocked him after a parody criticizing a story about a sausage sandwich.
People are increasingly turning to AI for skincare advice due to dermatologist costs, but experts warn chatbots provide inaccurate and potentially harmful recommendations, leading to skin issues and wasted money. AI lacks diagnostic capabilities and understanding of diverse skin conditions.
Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Australia has generated excitement among the Indian diaspora, with a large stadium event planned. However, human rights groups are urging the Australian government to address India's human rights record, while an anti-Islamophobia organization plans protests.
