U.S. intelligence agencies consider what Iran would do if Trump declares victory
The agencies are studying how Iran would likely respond if U.S. President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter said. Source link
Always-on defence becomes critical as AI accelerates cyber threats: Infotrust
Cybersecurity leaders are warning that organisations must adopt an “always-on” defence model as attackers increasingly leverage automation and artificial intelligence to accelerate cyber attacks. Source link
Federal government targets sport participation with $660 million pledge to sport organizations
The federal government is targeting participation in sport with $660 million pledged to national sport organizations over five years. That comes after a commission studying the future of sport in Canada found a “widespread funding crisis” has made sport unsafe. Source link
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election. Source link
Live: Inflation rises to highest level since 2023, driven by surging fuel prices
ABS data shows a rise in inflation to 4.6 per cent in March, the highest since September 2023, as the Reserve Bank is widely expected to lift interest rates again next week. Follow live. Source link
Starmer sees off inquiry call – but he doesn't escape unscathed
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row. Source link
Star Lions recruit facing three months on sidelines
The Lions’ win over the Crows on Sunday has come at a price, with one of their key off-season signings rule out for much of the season. Source link
The secret molecule behind your sunburn: Why DNA isn’t the real culprit
Scientists have discovered that RNA, not DNA, is the primary cause of the burning sensation from sunburn. UV exposure damages RNA, triggering a cellular alarm system that leads to inflammation. This groundbreaking finding shifts our understanding of skin protection, emphasizing the need to shield RNA from sun damage to prevent redness and discomfort. Source link
Why Trump’s missile math doesn’t work | About That
At the start of the war on Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that parts of his munitions stockpile were ‘virtually unlimited.’ But almost two months later, Andrew Chang explains how the numbers might not be working in Trump’s favour. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images […]
Ukraine just hit a major Russian refinery for the 3rd time in the past 2 weeks
Ukraine has hit around a dozen Russia refineries in recent weeks, stepping up attacks at the same time that oil prices rose because of the global energy crunch. Source link