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Energy minister says Australian households and energy reliability will be protected by new federal legislation Energy minister Chris Bowen says the federal government will override state governments that oppose new national rules on datacentres, with commonwealth legislation forcing new AI datacentres to be powered by renewable energy and banning those fuelled by gas.Bowen said he expected his counterparts in Queensland and the Northern Territory – who had protested the new federal rules at a meeting last week – to be unhappy with the move, but said the Albanese government was committed to powering the AI revolution with renewable energy. Continue reading...

Montgomery died in a single-vehicle crash in Sydney just one day after completing his latest fundraising cycling trip with his teenage grandsonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBob Montgomery, a charity cyclist who has just finished a 5,200km bike ride from Broome to Bowral, died on Monday at the age of 82.His family confirmed his death on social media, saying he had died unexpectedly just a day after completing the cycling feat alongside his grandson, Tom, as a fundraiser for motor neurone disease. Continue reading...

• Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) achieved a supermajority victory in the Negeri Sembilan polls by leveraging strong Malay-Muslim support. • Analysts suggest this outcome may prompt the two former rivals to deepen their partnership and formalize a more serious working relationship. • The potential alliance is highlighted by the fact that BN and PN combined for 94 seats in Peninsular Malaysia during the 15th general elections, outperforming Pakatan Harapan's 71 seats.

Celebrities including Charli xcx and Gabbriette and avant-garde brands honour tradition while also rejecting itIf a wedding day brings to mind a bride dressed in a big white dress, the styles coming down the aisle in the near future may strike you as a little different. Whether it is through celebrity references, or new brands, wedding gowns are entering a more experimental era.For Charli xcx’s marriage to the 1975 drummer George Daniel last year, the bride wore a minidress and sunglasses. Continue reading...

• Australia's capital markets experienced a surge in activity during the first half of 2026, with listings and equity raisings totaling US$11.4 billion. • This represents an increase from the US$10.6 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, driven largely by high demand for AI-related investments. • The growth is fueled by investors seeking exposure to the AI supply chain, specifically targeting cloud services and data center businesses.

Prime minister to highlight investment in communities as he launches next phase of nuclear submarine replacementAndy Burnham will place the renewal of Trident at the heart of his vision of a reindustrialised Britain on Thursday when he travels to Barrow-in-Furness to launch the next phase of the nuclear submarine replacement programme.The new prime minister intends to emphasise that defence spending on projects such as the £31bn Dreadnought-class boats built in the Cumbrian town is a case study of taxpayer investment revitalising communities around the UK. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Resurfaced comments by the One Nation leader underline her criticism of paid family violence leave and domestic violence support groupsPauline Hanson told a podcast last year she believed “your employer should not be responsible” for providing paid domestic violence leave, while her colleague Malcolm Roberts recently referred to the family court as the “slaughterhouse of the nation”, in the latest One Nation comments critical of the family law system to emerge.Hanson claimed on a 2021 podcast that domestic violence was being “used as a weapon” in court proceedings, and criticised domestic violence groups for focusing on support for women. Continue reading...

Alternative für Deutschland, topping polls ahead of state elections, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalismEurope live – latest updatesGerman officials have called for a tightening of laws for known extremists after a deadly attack in Berlin on one of Europe’s biggest Pride parades, as the far right seeks to mobilise outraged voters before three key state elections.The anti-migration, anti-Islam Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), the top party in national opinion polls, accused the government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism on German soil, while the conservative chancellor, Friedrich Merz, pledged to act with “prudence but also determination” to address security gaps. Continue reading...

Hunt ongoing for main suspect, named as Abdul Ballout, 21, after fatal attack in Tiergarten park close to LGBTQ eventA deadly van ramming and knife rampage near Berlin’s Pride festival was an Islamist terrorist attack, German authorities have said, with a hunt ongoing to find the main suspect.One person was killed and 29 were injured after a man drove a minivan into a crowd of pedestrians, then stabbed people with what appeared to be a machete. The attack took place in the Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate at around 10pm local time on Saturday, close to one of Europe’s biggest LGBTQ celebrations. Continue reading...

Christopher Street Day event cancelled after incident that left several people injuredA major incident has been declared in Berlin after reports that a car has crashed into a crowd of people, with several injuries.The city’s Christopher Street Day Pride parade was called off by the organiser after the incident in the city’s Tiergarten park near the route of the parade on Saturday night. Continue reading...

Oradea is only major city in EU where local authorities have repeatedly blocked Pride plansCampaigners in a Romanian city have vowed to go ahead with plans for a Pride march after local authorities denied them permission for the fourth consecutive year.Since 2023, campaigners in the western city of Oradea – population 180,000 – have sought authorisation for Pride events. Each year, however, they have come up against opposition, turning Oradea into the only major city in the EU where local authorities have repeatedly blocked Pride plans. Continue reading...

As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden DemocratsOne is led by Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, and has promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people. The other, led by Jimmie Åkesson, has neo-Nazi roots and has pledged to lower taxes, improve public safety and treat “anti-Swedishness” as a hate crime.In the run-up to Sweden’s general election in September, the Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are placed first and second respectively in the polls, and between them are expected to scoop up more than 50% of the vote. Continue reading...

SK hynix, a supplier of advanced memory chips, has seen profits skyrocket thanks to the global race to build AI datacentresSouth Korean chip maker SK hynix set pricing for its mega US listing on Friday, aiming to raise $26.5bn as it takes advantage of the AI boom in what will be one of the world’s biggest ever stock sales.The Asian semiconductor giant plans to issue the equivalent of about 18m shares on Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq index later in the day. Continue reading...

• SpaceX launched the Transporter-17 rideshare mission on July 7, continuing its series of dedicated small-satellite deployments. • The launch occurs amid growing industry concerns regarding the long-term viability and future of the Transporter program. • Rival company executives have described the current atmosphere surrounding the program's stability as a state of "panic."

• South Korean chip giant SK Hynix is launching a $36 billion listing in the United States to capitalize on the surging global demand for AI technology. • The company is positioning itself to ride the AI wave, leveraging its role as a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory chips essential for AI processors. • The specific price range for the listing is scheduled to be revealed later on July 6.

• South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is launching a US$28 billion listing on the Nasdaq to capitalize on the surging global demand for artificial intelligence. • The company plans to sell 17.79 million new shares in the form of depository receipts to raise capital. • This strategic move allows SK Hynix to secure funding for infrastructure and technology upgrades as it competes in the high-growth AI memory chip market.

More than 35,000 people from about 600 groups made their way from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall via PiccadillyTens of thousands of people marched through central London for the annual LGBT+ Pride parade.Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, joined the crowd as they proceeded through the capital on Saturday afternoon. Continue reading...

• European financial regulators have admitted they are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence technologies. • To address these risks, a new initiative called FLARE-AI (Flaw Reporting for AI) has been launched as a centralized framework for documenting AI flaws. • Similar to Downdetector, the platform allows users to report critical incidents, such as chatbots leaking personal data or generating malware and bomb-making instructions.

• Apple TV is experiencing a strong year for streaming television, driven by a steady string of new hits and returning favorites. • Key titles contributing to this momentum include the series Silo, Widow’s Bay, Cape Fear, and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. • This growth signifies the service is hitting its stride in a competitive streaming market by diversifying its content library.

Surging membership and pro-Palestinian activism reshape debate on how campaigning movement governs in officeInside a Brooklyn industrial garage turned underground event venue, local leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America urged hundreds of mostly young people last month to avoid complacency. Sure, New York City had a socialist representative in the US Congress, and just elected a socialist mayor. But they had so much more to do.“If we only elect Zohran, we only elect AOC, our project will have been a failure,” Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the city’s DSA chapter, told the assembled crowd. “Our ambitions are so much higher than just a position in government. We want to transform the world.” Continue reading...

• Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are shifting their investment strategies away from public stock markets and toward private credit and infrastructure. • This transition is driven by a desire to capitalize on the AI boom and a need to diversify portfolios due to high concentration in public equities. • National security concerns are also influencing these moves, prompting funds to seek more controlled, private asset classes.

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan plans to use new powers after local council opposes city scheme for seasonal pedestrianisationThe mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, plans to override opposition to al fresco dining in Soho after the local council failed to apply to a scheme for seasonal pedestrianisation that is being introduced across the capital this summer.From 2027, restaurants in London’s entertainment district will be allowed to put chairs outside in the warmer months despite a longstanding local row on the issue. Continue reading...

White Scottish man, 38, charged after five men were injured in spate of attacks in city on Friday nightWitnesses to the alleged knife attacks on Muslims and others in Edinburgh on Friday have described seeing a taxi and an Uber bike courier being targeted in Leith.The attacks, suspected of being directed against Muslims and people of colour, began near a mosque in the west of Edinburgh, followed by incidents on Leith Walk in the east of the city. Continue reading...

• Four San Francisco Giants players recently defaced or refused to wear official Pride Night hats during a team event. • The players stated that the action was planned for several weeks and denied that they were victims of discrimination. • The incident highlights a conflict between team-mandated social initiatives and individual player beliefs or expressions.

Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcomeBefore Reform gained control of Essex county council in the May elections, Chris Taylor and members of the Rochford LGBTQ+ community already felt they were witnessing a growing tide of political rhetoric around identity.But they were still shocked when the county’s new leadership moved to ban Pride events in 74 libraries, scaling back events of “any particular groups or themes”, a decision they said was “straight out of Trumpland”. Continue reading...

• Financial markets are experiencing significant volatility, sparking debate over whether the instability is driven by geopolitical tensions or economic fundamentals. • Analysis suggests the "wild ride" is less about specific political events, such as potential deals with Iran, and more about core drivers like inflation, growth, and valuation. • Dr. Will notes that investor behavior is currently characterized by a strong appetite for growth, which is influencing market movements.

• Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League 2026. • CSK posted a total of 192/5, featuring a contribution of 31 runs off 22 balls from Rovman Powell, while KKR was restricted to 160/7 in their 20 overs. • The victory strengthens CSK's position in the tournament standings through a dominant batting performance and effective bowling.

• China's export sector is experiencing a surge in growth, driven largely by the global demand for AI-related technologies and hardware. • This economic momentum occurs despite ongoing geopolitical friction and a lack of meaningful breakthroughs regarding tariff disputes. • A recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping helped stabilize tensions but failed to resolve core conflicts over Iran or trade.