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Patients 'chained' at Sri Lankan nursing home where 13 died in fire
A “chained” patient was among a more than a dozen people who died during a fire at an unregistered nursing home in Sri Lanka, according to a staff member. Source link
Meet the Filipinas inspiring a new motorsport generation
Julia de los Angeles loves being at the top of the Philippine motorsport scene. She sheds light on what it’s like to be one of the few women among mostly men. Source link
Wall Street suffers worst hit of 2026 so far amid massive stock sell-off
The US stock market has experienced its worst losses in months due to large sell-offs of shares in technology giants and fears of a looming rate hike in the wake of a strong jobs figures report. Source link
US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
The US military says it has shot down four drones Iran has launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck some of Tehran’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. Source link
Piastri struggles in Monaco F1 practice as Ferrari makes statement
Oscar Piastri has failed to make an impression in the opening practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix. Source link
Fox ecstatic after winning first World Cup gold since surgery
Jessica Fox is beaming with pride, having recorded her first World Cup victory since returning to international competition after surgery to remove a benign tumour from her left kidney. Source link
Even kids want gambling ads banned, so why won't the government do it?
The government’s proposed crackdown on gambling ads doesn’t go as far as most Australians want. When you run the numbers, it’s a win for the betting industry. Source link
Biker wants a wife: How a viral post helped a pair find love on the Finke Desert Race track
When motorbike enthusiast Ben Rawcliffe posted on a Finke Desert Race Facebook group looking for his future wife, his post garnered hundreds of comments. Now, he’s back in the red centre, supporting his new partner as she takes to the tough off-road track. Source link
White House to accelerate development of AI for 'war fighting'
As a major AI company warns of an increased risk of “humans losing control over AI systems”, the Trump administration says it will accelerate the development and use of artificial intelligence for national security applications. Source link
New AUKUS risk as Trump orders 'Golden Fleet' battleships
A committee of Congress wants the US Navy to explain how building “Trump-class” battleships will not delay other nuclear-powered boats, such as submarines needed for AUKUS. Source link