The new director of Adelaide Writers' Week says she is hopeful "really important lessons have been learned" following the implosion of this year's literary festival.
Tom Kim won the Scottish Open, finishing two shots ahead of Australian Min Woo Lee. Kim's bogey-free final round secured his first PGA Tour title since 2023, while Lee secured second place and a boost for the upcoming British Open.
Torrential monsoon rains have caused deadly floods and landslides in Bangladesh, affecting seven districts and leaving over 267,000 households stranded. Rescue efforts are hampered by power outages and damaged infrastructure, while Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar were also hit.
A state memorial service for Richard Scolyer, a pioneer in melanoma research and former Australian of the Year, is being held at Sydney's Opera House. Tributes from prominent figures including the Governor-General and Prime Minister will be delivered, alongside musical performances. Scolyer passed away on June 7 after a battle with brain cancer, which he openly documented.
Dharminder Singh, 48, appeared in Toowoomba Magistrates Court via video link charged with the murder of his former partner, Jana Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong's body was discovered in bushland near Redbank Creek after a four-day search. Singh's lawyer stated his client asserts his innocence.
Global markets are volatile as Gulf tensions escalate, impacting oil and wheat prices. Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, while Telstra addresses employee concerns over outages. US earnings season begins with major banks reporting.
Iran and Kuwait reported fresh attacks amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed strikes on its southern islands, while Kuwait reported attacks on border posts and an oil platform. The incidents occurred after exchanges of fire over control of the vital waterway.
