Alan Jones, 85, faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six male complainants, spanning 2003-2020. He denies all allegations, pleading not guilty.
Veteran Sydney broadcaster Alan Jones has appeared in court for the start of his trial, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six male complainants. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with the judge-only trial expected to last several weeks.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching in a Sydney trial expected to last four months with 76 witnesses. Six complainants allege assaults between 2003-2020, with one giving in-camera evidence.
Two helicopters collided and crashed while battling a wildfire west of Athens, Greece. Four crew members were recovered from the crash site near Psatha, with two found unconscious, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. Gale-force winds had hindered firefighting efforts.
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
Alan Jones, 85, a prominent former Australian broadcaster and Wallabies coach, is facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving six men in a New South Wales local court. The four-month trial in Sydney will hear from 76 witnesses, with Jones pleading not guilty to all charges.
The FCC's move to order early license renewals for ABC stations, following calls from President Trump to punish the network for disfavored speech, faces broad opposition from liberal and conservative groups, former FCC officials, and members of Congress, who warn of censorship and dangerous precedent.
PLA Rocket Force officer Cui Daohu described completing the construction of China's 'strategic trump card' missile positions on schedule, overcoming challenges with heavy components and precise assembly, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
A bipartisan group of former FCC officials condemns the FCC's unusual early license renewal review for ABC's 8 local stations, citing unconstitutional censorship and chilling effect on broadcasters, following petitions from conservative groups.
Netflix and the BBC are nearly tied as the first TV service choice for Britons, with 26% and 25% of viewers respectively, according to Ofcom's Media Nations report, highlighting Netflix's hit shows and the BBC's live event programming resilience.
China's 40,000-tonne amphibious assault ship Sichuan, equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, has entered its final testing phase, with capabilities to launch crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including the GJ-21 stealth attack drone, enhancing Beijing's potential action capabilities against Taiwan.
US Vice President JD Vance and General Dan Caine expressed concern over a potential escalation of the US-Iran military conflict at a White House meeting, citing depletion of US ammunition stocks. The operation has been suspended, with the US reportedly urged by Persian Gulf countries to show restraint and instructed by Trump to continue negotiations with Tehran.
A Vietnamese vessel sank in bad weather; 45 survivors rescued with Chinese assistance via ships and helicopters, search ongoing for others.
The BBC is demanding Donald Trump's personal text messages and financial data from roughly 400 companies as part of a £10bn defamation lawsuit. The suit stems from a Panorama documentary that Trump claims falsely implied he incited the January 6 Capitol riot.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr is at the center of several controversies, including a vote to end the national broadcast ownership cap, introducing the JAWBONE Act for suing over coerced content removal, facing a court petition to repeal the News Distortion Policy, scrutinizing children's TV content on gender identity, clarifying comments on Iran war coverage, facing Senate testimony scrutiny, investigating a BBC documentary, proposing changes to broadband billing transparency, and being publicly criticized by Jimmy Kimmel.
Former broadcaster Alan Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six complainants between 2003-2020. A New South Wales court lifted a suppression order on evidence, allowing reporting ahead of the August 3 trial.
Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, will stand trial next month on 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against six men between 2003 and 2020. A judge lifted a non-publication order, allowing details of the allegations to be reported.
Top Chinese and American diplomats, Wang Yi and Daniel Kritenbrink, met in the Philippines to discuss President Xi Jinping's planned US trip and the South China Sea dispute. Wang described the meeting as "pragmatic, positive and constructive," urging "strategic stability" and "peaceful coexistence" despite acknowledged differences.
China experienced a significant surge in viewership for the Fifa World Cup, with CCTV broadcasts reaching over 70 billion cumulative views. Concurrently, the China Sports Lottery recorded 83.3 billion yuan in sales during the tournament, peaking at over 17 billion yuan in a single week.
Ofcom will not investigate GB News presenter Bev Turner despite over 400 complaints for denying riots in Belfast, where cars and houses were burned. The media regulator stated her comments reflected a personal view and were robustly challenged by a guest.
Veteran broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, who spent over 40 years in media including a decade on Radio 4's Today programme, has died aged 68 after a battle with prostate cancer. Tributes poured in from colleagues praising his intellect, integrity, and kindness.
Telemundo's Spanish-language World Cup broadcasts, available via Peacock, have surprisingly drawn nearly half of US viewers, including many English speakers, surpassing Fox Sports' English coverage in viewership and critical reception due to its immersive style and fewer ads.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will face Spain, known for its strong defense, in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match pits two top-ranked teams against each other, with global fans tuning in via official broadcasters.
