An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human elementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast“You’ll never get rid of humans,” Prof Wendy Moyle says, during a discussion about robots and other technology in aged care and residential homes.Then, a beat later, she adds: “Well, I don’t think we’ll get rid of humans.” Continue reading...
Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.
Havertz fires Arsenal into early lead against PSG
Kai Havertz fires Arsenal into an early lead in the Champions League final against Paris St-Germain in Budapest.
Dembele equalises from penalty spot for PSG
PSG's Ousmane Dembele scores from the penalty spot to level the Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest.
Gabriel blazes penalty over as PSG win Champions League
Paris St-Germain retain their Champions League crown as Arsenal defender Gabriel misses the decisive spot-kick in a penalty shootout.
PSG retain Champions League with penalty shootout win over Arsenal
Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year.
PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time'
Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.
Listen to the new Steam Controller buzz to the tune of Doom
You may have heard that Valve's new Steam Controller can ring like a telephone or do the Wilhelm scream. But did you know it can sing songs, too? Let me show you. Here's the new Steam Controller performing the "Ground Theme" from Super Mario Bros. 2: Here is "Still Alive" from Portal - fitting for […]
Scotland injury blow as Gilmour ruled out of World Cup
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the win over Curacao.
'Heartbreak for Arsenal' | Fans react as Gunners lose on penalties to PSG
Gabriel missed Arsenal's fifth penalty as PSG celebrated winning the Champions League in successive years.
Arsenal suffer penalty heartache as PSG win Champions League final
Arsenal suffered heartbreak in the Champions League final in Budapest as they were beaten 4-3 on penalties by PSG after a tense 1-1 draw in 120 minutes.
Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’
Reggio Emilia prefect stops gig after Jewish community ‘concerns’ over rapper’s previous antisemitic remarksA Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over “public order and safety issues”.The 48-year-old rapper, who changed his name to Ye in 2021, was due to perform at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia on 18 July, but the city’s prefect, Salvatore Angieri, stopped the gigs after “concerns” from the local Jewish community over previous antisemitic remarks by West. Continue reading...
Thunder finish top after last-gasp winner against Lightning
Sophie Fawns scores in the final seconds of the Netball Super League regular season to ensure Ao Manchester Thunder finished top after beating second-placed Loughborough Lightning.
Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’
Qatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges 'negotiable'.
'Facing as many balls as possible' - should England promote Kemp up the order?
Are England extracting all they can from Freya Kemp, or should she be moved up the order?
NZ boosted by Santner's return for England Tests
New Zealand are boosted by the return of all-rounder Mitchell Santner for the Test series against England starting at Lord's on Thursday.
‘Timmy’ the humpback whale hauled ashore on Danish island
The carcass of a humpback whale that drew months of attention in Germany was pulled onto a Danish beach after being found dead in shallow waters. Experts hope an examination will reveal what caused its death.
Defending champion Gauff suffers shock third-round exit at French Open
Defending French ‌Open champion Coco Gauff ​suffered a shock third-round exit at Roland-Garros as the world No 4 was beaten 4-6 ​7-6 (7-1) 6-4 by Anastasia Potapova.
Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.
Hilarious moment golfer FALLS OVER after hitting bunker shot!
Michael Thorbjornsen fell over after hitting a bunker shot at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Youthful Wigan surpass St Helens in clear power shift – 'Change is coming at Saints'
For four years in a row between 2021 and 2024, St Helens experienced Women's Challenge Cup glory. In the two years since, though, Wigan Warriors have dispatched Saints in two Wembley finals.
Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
The Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's not only above expectations, but absolutely obliterates A24's previous opening weekend record of $25.5 million for Alex Garland's Civil War. It's also a better opening day than The Mandalorian […]