The countdown clock has been wiped. Perhaps it's a ploy or perhaps no-one knows what's going on, writes our Middle East correspondent.
A 45-year-old man, Surya Subekti, has been sentenced to up to six years and five months in jail for trafficking a 17-year-old girl from Indonesia to Australia for sex work. He pleaded guilty to organizing her entry for sexual services and forced labor. His co-offender, Elton Valentino, received a sentence of two years and eight months.
Darcy Byrne, Labor mayor of Sydney's Inner West Council, is leading a grassroots movement to curb gambling harm, advocating for fewer poker machines in NSW clubs. He compares the poker machine lobby to the US NRA and discussed his successful motion at the NSW Labor conference.
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75. Her music's enduring appeal is highlighted by its use in films such as 'Footloose,' 'Shrek 2,' and 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' introducing her songs to new generations.
Eight men in the US face charges including conspiracy to commit murder and terrorism for allegedly planning a drone and shooting attack targeting Donald Trump at a White House UFC event. The plot, thwarted by authorities, involved acquiring explosives, drones, firearms, and body armor.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady apologized to customers for a nationwide outage caused by a software glitch, which affected Triple Zero, trains, and eftpos. Brady stated the issue is under control and assured commitment to service reliability.
Australian golfers Grace Kim and Minjee Lee struggled in the opening round of the Evian Championship in France. Kim, the defending champion, finished at 2-over 73, while Lee posted a 6-over 77. Japan's Akie Iwai leads with a 63.
