Japan has overhauled its decades-long defence export rule, allowing the country to sell lethal weapons internationally amid rising global tensions.
A proposed $80 million creative precinct in Launceston, backed by state and council funding, is under scrutiny as reports suggest the developer, Chris Billing, may have been operating insolvent companies with debts exceeding $16 million at the time. Community members and councillors are questioning the due diligence performed by authorities.
Prince Harry and King Charles III had a dispute over accommodation at Buckingham Palace during Harry's UK visit. Palace claims Harry's team rejected the offer, while Harry's spokesperson says the offer was withdrawn after acceptance.
Germany is ending the practice of allowing employees to take sick leave on the first day of illness without a medical certificate. Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the reform aims to address "extraordinarily high" sick day numbers, which have impacted economic productivity. The move has faced criticism from medical professionals and workplace experts.
Scientists have recorded bumblebees displaying 'liking' and 'disliking' responses with their mouthparts, similar to mammals. The study, published in PNAS, observed bees extending their glossa after tasting sugar and wiping their mouths when tasting salt or quinine, indicating an inner life.
In Australia, you can claim your mobile phone and phone bills as a tax deduction if you paid for them, used them for work, and have records. For phones under $300, an immediate deduction is possible. For more expensive phones, depreciation over three years is claimed, with only the work-related portion deductible.
Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, suffered catastrophic head injuries during a local football match in Victoria when his head collided with a cricket pitch. WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the incident, which occurred on a synthetic cover over a concrete slab.
