Tasmania is one step closer to introducing a levy on short-stay accommodation, after legislation passed the lower house. But a push from the crossbench to direct the funds to crisis accommodation and homelessness services has failed.
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.
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.
The main suspect in a bomb attack on a Ukrainian-born businessman in Monaco, Anastasiia Berezovska, has been found shot dead in Ukraine. An employee of Ukraine's military intelligence service (HUR) has been detained, admitting to killing her with another suspect.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he will resign as an MP and recontest his Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election. The move comes amid scrutiny over his finances and undeclared donations, including a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire.
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.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he will resign as an MP and trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency. The move comes amid scrutiny over his finances and undeclared donations, including a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire.
