Disney's live-action Moana, releasing soon, addresses fan questions about its timing, coming a decade after the original animated film. Cast members Catherine Lagaʻaia and Dwayne Johnson emphasize the film's importance for cultural representation and reaching a new generation.
President Trump is threatening to sue ABC News for "false reporting" regarding the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming the network failed to mention previous administrations' spending and issues. He alleges vandalism is responsible for current problems.
President Trump is threatening to sue ABC News for "false reporting" regarding the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He claims ABC failed to mention previous administrations' spending and issues with the pool, while asserting his own $16 million project was successful despite vandalism.
Brent crude prices fell as US-Iran peace talks concluded, with a "de-confliction cell" to be established. Commonwealth Bank's economist John Oh believes the market is underpricing oil, predicting Brent crude to reach $US80/barrel by year-end.
Australia avoided formal fuel rationing, but experienced rationing by price, persuasion, and pump limits. Energy Minister Bowen downplayed warnings, but the author argues a near-miss occurred, highlighting Australia's energy vulnerability.
Wall Street indices closed mixed overnight, with the Dow Jones up 0.3%, the S&P 500 down 0.4%, and the Nasdaq up 1.3%. ASX 200 futures suggest a positive opening for the Australian market.
Scammers are creating sophisticated fake ABC News websites, using AI-generated images and celebrity likenesses to lure Australians into fraudulent investment platforms like Hexonix 365. Victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in this global operation, estimated to have stolen $350 million.
ASX 200 futures indicate a 0.2% fall at the open, influenced by European market declines and geopolitical tensions including a failed peace talk and threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Metcash's FY26 results are expected with no major impact.
WiseTech Global shares dropped 13.4% after a report detailed an Australian Federal Police investigation into executive chair Richard White over alleged exploitation. The company's value has significantly decreased from its peak.
Former KPMG Australia CEO Andrew Yates and other executives are questioned by a parliamentary inquiry regarding allegations of misusing confidential client information. The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is also under scrutiny for its handling of the matter, with senators expressing disappointment over perceived systemic failures and insufficient penalties for misconduct.
Wall Street stocks rebounded, led by chip stocks, with the S&P 500 up 1.08%, Nasdaq Composite 1.9%, and Dow Jones 0.14%. Despite this, ASX futures indicate a 0.5% lower open for the local market. SpaceX shares slipped for a second day.
KPMG Australia is under scrutiny in a Senate hearing regarding allegations of misusing confidential client information. Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo and chairman John Gillam are among the witnesses. KPMG has refused to hand over documents to a parliamentary committee.
KPMG Australia is under scrutiny in a parliamentary hearing over allegations of misusing confidential client information, including data from Lendlease, to win new business. The firm's defiance in handing over documents and the resignation of key executives mark a dramatic turn.
Avustralyalı bilim insanları, Heard ve McDonald Adaları'nda conducted bir araştırma yaptı. Araştırma, 2025-2026 döneminde kuş gribi (H5N1) nedeniyle fok yavrularının %76.9'unun, bir bölgede ise %97'sinin öldüğünü gösterdi. Penguen nüfusunda da beklenenden yüksek ölüm oranları tespit edildi.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely forecast to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35% today. This decision comes as the economy shows signs of cooling, with moderating inflation and stagnating growth, further supported by a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran easing geopolitical tensions and oil price concerns.
The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision is due today at 2:30pm AEST, with no change expected. Global markets rallied overnight, buoyed by a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 closing higher. SpaceX shares surged following a significant investment by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting.
The Reserve Bank of Australia's board will announce its June interest rate decision at 2:30pm AEST, followed by a press conference with Governor Michele Bullock. Global markets, including Wall Street, saw gains buoyed by a US-Iran ceasefire agreement and a rally in SpaceX shares, partly due to an investment by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting. Despite overseas optimism, ASX futures suggest a potential dip at the local open.
Donald Trump anunciou em rede social que um acordo para o fim da guerra com o Irã está concluído e ordenou o fim do bloqueio militar na região. A assinatura do acordo está prevista para sexta-feira (19), na Suíça.
The US government has ordered AI firm Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 platforms, citing national security concerns over potential "jailbreaks." The move escalates US efforts to curb foreign AI capabilities, while Anthropic disputes the necessity of the broad recall.
The ASX is expected to continue its recent rally, with ASX 200 futures indicating a 0.4% gain. This optimism is driven by a strong Wall Street close, fueled by renewed hopes for a Middle East peace deal and the successful SpaceX IPO.
Asian markets surged on news of a US-Iran ceasefire and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Woodside denied takeover rumors, while ASX admitted to misleading statements about a tech project, facing a $20.5M penalty. ANZ forecasts house price falls, and US orders Anthropic to block foreign AI access.
Seis pessoas morreram após dois helicópteros colidirem no ar e caírem no Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro. Entre as vítimas estão o cantor americano Oliver Tree e o youtuber argentino Gaspi. O Corpo de Bombeiros foi acionado e confirmou que ninguém sobreviveu. Um dos helicópteros explodiu ao cair em um pátio alugado pela BYD.
Dashdot, a buyer's agency, encouraged customers to proceed with services and pay up-front fees just days before entering voluntary liquidation. Emails show the company downplayed market volatility to clients, raising questions about its operations while approaching insolvency.
Dashdot encouraged clients to proceed with property investments and pay fees just days before entering voluntary liquidation, emails obtained by ABC News reveal. The collapse has left hundreds of customers facing significant financial losses.
