Iran warns of 'existential war' as Donald Trump threatens major strikes on infrastructure

Government backs its AI pitch as debate continues over 'energy vampire' data centres

There have been mixed reactions to the federal government's plan for a national regulatory framework for the Artificial Intelligence industry, to come into effect in the new year. Environmental advocates have issued warnings over data centres' high use of water and energy, while unions have cautiously welcomed the plan, hoping it will create more local jobs. There have been mixed reactions to the federal government's plan for a national regulatory framework for the Artificial Intelligence industry, to come into effect in the new year. Environmental advocates have issued warnings over data centres' high use of water and energy, while unions have cautiously welcomed the plan, hoping it will create more local jobs.

Iran warns of 'existential war' as Donald Trump threatens major strikes on infrastructure

Strikes are continuing between Iran and the United States as fears mount over a return to full-scale war. While both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement, the UN says de-escalation is the only way to avoid catastrophic consequences.

96 people died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. Now a new UK law has been named in their memory

Britain has passed landmark legislation aimed at preventing state cover-ups and improving accountability after public disasters. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to bring in the law during his 2024 election campaign, opened the debate on the bill in the Commons in one of his final acts as leader. The bill was inspired and named after the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 when 96 Liverpool fans were killed in a crowd crush.

US inflation eases as China's economy slows

A rise in BHP shares and a record for Macquarie helped to push the Australian sharemarket 0.4 per cent higher as inflation in the US eased while China's economy slowed. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Gerrish from Market Partners to find out what this means for investors and the outlook for interest rates. A rise in BHP shares and a record for Macquarie helped to push the Australian sharemarket 0.4 per cent higher as inflation in the US eased while China's economy slowed. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with James Gerrish from Market Partners to find out what this means for investors and the outlook for interest rates.

"A generational opportunity": PM unveils new national standards for artificial intelligence in major speech

In a major speech, the Prime Minister has outlined plans for a set of new national standards for artificial intelligence. The federal government will establish an Office of Artificial Intelligence as part of the new national framework. Anthony Albanese says Australia can encourage investment while managing risk to capitalise on the technology. In a major speech, the Prime Minister has outlined plans for a set of new national standards for artificial intelligence. The federal government will establish an Office of Artificial Intelligence as part of the new national framework. Anthony Albanese says Australia can encourage investment while managing risk to capitalise on the technology.