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X to change AI chatbot after outrage over sexual deepfake images
New laws in the UK that would outlaw the generation of sexual deepfakes are set to come into force this week. Source link
'Not fair': Commercial fishers warned over salmon antibiotic
Tasmania’s Natural Resources and Environment Department has warned commercial fishers that driving their boats near some salmon pens could result in their onboard catch absorbing traces of the antibiotic florfenicol. Source link
China reports record $US1.2 trillion trade surplus despite Trump trade war
A shift away from the United States toward South-East Asia, Africa and Latin America has helped Chinese exports remain strong. Source link
Trump unleashes again on 'that jerk' Powell, ASX flat — as it happened
The Australian share market flattens after a Wall Street retreat from record highs while global central bank chiefs, including RBA governor Michele Bullock, issue a joint statement backing US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who is under criminal investigation. Source link
Global financial markets to face major test next week
Lisa Cook vs the US government will hit the courts next week. The case comes as Australia’s Reserve Bank governor, Michele Bullock, signs a letter in support of US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who is facing a criminal investigation in the United States. Source link
Trump's attack on Federal Reserve 'extremely chilling'
A criminal probe into the US Federal Reserve chair threatens to undermine the US dollar and the global monetary system. Local analysts warn the implications for Australia are profound. Source link
ASX rises after Wall Street rally despite Powell probe — as it happened
Australian stocks traded modestly higher on Tuesday after investors on Wall Street mostly brushed aside concerns about the US Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Source link
Markets shudder as White House goes to war with everyone
In the past week, the US has dramatically expanded and accelerated its attacks both inside and outside its borders. Here’s where Australia stands in the fray. Source link
Kaboom signals move to renewables as power station tower crashes down
It took just 41 kilograms of explosives and less than a minute — a remnant of the 1970s fossil fuel age is blown to bits to make way for a methanol fuel plant. Source link
Freight lines operational again after partial derailment outside Port Pirie
A key part of a national freight route is operational again following a 97-hour operation to recover partially derailed wagons, after a derailment between Port Augusta and Port Pirie. Source link