Massive ruby found in Myanmar, where gem mining has links to junta
Miners have unearthed a large ruby in Myanmar, which produces up to 90 per cent of the world's rubies.

Miners have unearthed a large ruby in Myanmar, which produces up to 90 per cent of the world's rubies.

The ABC is cautiously embracing AI, planning to use tools like Anthropic's Claude for tasks such as writing digital news and converting radio bulletins to online articles. While experts and unions welcome potential benefits like freeing up journalists' time, they warn of risks to trust and job security if misused.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed a record 72 new ETFs in the past financial year, a significant increase from 50 the previous year. Total ETF funds under management reached $350 billion as of May, with trading activity surging 26%.

Australia's Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett is proposing a faster, more affordable training model for UN peacekeepers and advocating for a new Pacific policing bloc (PACPOL) to address regional security concerns at the UN Chief of Police Summit in New York.

Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix after a late safety car period caused confusion. Max Verstappen crashed, leading to the safety car, but it failed to pull in for the final lap, allowing Leclerc to coast to victory. The FIA blamed a 'software error' for the mixed messages.

ABC Sport's Simon Smale hosts coverage of two major World Cup matches: Brazil vs. Norway at 6:00 am AEST and Mexico vs. England at 10:00 am AEST. Both games are anticipated to be highly engaging.

New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe Donald Trump's second term as an 'Imperial Presidency' and 'regime change' within the US. Their book, 'Regime Change,' details an uninhibited president operating on gut instinct, authorizing military actions without congressional consultation, and fostering a 'bunker mentality' among his advisors.