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Banana Prices Could Spike as Floods Destroy 20 Percent of Crop
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says national GDP could see a slight impact as well.
Day in Photos: Bus Crash in Guatemala, Bushfire in Argentina, and Dog Show in New York
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump: Cease-fire Deal Should Be Canceled If Hamas Doesn’t Release All Hostages by Feb. 15
‘If all the Gaza hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 p.m., I would say cancel the cease-fire,’ he said.
Queensland’s 50-Cent Fares Here to Stay as Public Transport Use Increases
The Crisafulli government has made 50c fares permanent after the move was introduced by the former Labor government.
New Zealand’s Housing Reforms Offer Valuable Lessons for Australia: Expert
Upzoning and rapid construction policies have helped New Zealand tackle affordability as Australia lags behind.
‘Big Four’ Agree to No Regional Branch Closures for 2 Years Amid Shift to Cashless Banking
Australia’s major banks have agreed to pause closing branches in regional areas for the next two years after reaching an agreement with the federal government.
‘Trapped by the Flames’: 13 Lithium Battery Fires in a Week in NSW
So far this year, FRNSW has fought 25 lithium-ion-related fires.
Kremlin Warns US–Russia Ties on Brink of Collapse Over Ukraine Terms
Deputy foreign minister says Russia is not willing to compromise.
Trump Administration Considering Exemption for Australia From Steel, Aluminium Tariffs
The United States maintains a large trade surplus with Australia.
Tobacco Advertising Bans Effective to Curb Smoking: Study
A ban on smoking advertising and promotional material shows results in reducing smoking, according to new study.
India Cancels Contracts for 400 Drones With Chinese Parts Over Security Concerns
India has strictly prohibited its security agencies from using Chinese drones due to concerns over espionage threats, according to an expert.
AI Undergoing an ‘Intelligence Explosion’ That Could Extend Beyond Human Oversight: CEO
In one example, AI models were able to go from novice hackers to identifying 90 percent of cyber vulnerabilities.
