‘Hero’ who tackled Bondi gunman draws global praise Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the shooters in deadly Sydney attack

Ukraine gives up joining NATO in bid to shift the dial in Russia peace talks Russia's opposition made NATO membership unlikely for Ukraine, but it's a major policy shift to publicly abandon the goal.

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Australia to review gun laws after 15 die in attack on Jewish festival Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will do more to combat antisemitism

Smartphones in 2026 will bring major upgrades in AI, connectivity and design, creating devices that feel smarter and more capable across work and personal use.

PolyAI helps casinos, banks and medical companies field and answer calls from customers using artificial intelligence and is now valued at over $750 million.