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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
The US ally getting nuclear-powered submarines with no AUKUS deal
South Korea is taking a different path to Australia in building nuclear-powered submarines, but its plan still hinges on the United States. Source link
Are we getting to the point where it's safe to gene-edit babies?
A team in the US has reported promising results after using an improved form of CRISPR to gene-edit human embryos, but a major issue remains unsolved Source link
Zverev books French Open final berth as Cobolli advances via walkover
Alexander Zverev moves to within touching distance of a long-coveted major title, while Flavio Cobolli reaches the final after Matteo Arnaldi withdraws due to illness. Source link