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OpenAI AI Agent Hacks Australian Government Website as Global AI Safety Concerns Grow

An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI has gained unauthorised access to an Australian government website, raising fresh concerns about the growing capabilities and security risks associated with advanced AI systems. The incident involved the Medicare Statistics Reporting Portal, a public facing Australian government service administered by Services Australia. According to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the incident happened in June and involved an OpenAI agent accessing both public and […]

today24 September 2026 5

News

Scientists Discover New Tiger Cat Species in Bolivia, First New Wild Cat Identified in Over a Century

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first time in more than a century that a completely new living feline species has been formally described. Named Leopardus tilcayo, the small spotted cat is found in Bolivia’s Yungas forest, a mountainous and highly biodiverse region on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Known locally as the tilcayo, the animal is around 46cm […]

today18 September 2026 11

Technology

Apple Unveils Its First Foldable iPhone as New CEO John Ternus Begins a Major New Chapter for the Company

Apple has unveiled its first-ever foldable iPhone, marking one of the company’s biggest hardware changes in more than a decade and giving new CEO John Ternus a major product launch at the start of his tenure. The iPhone Duo, unveiled at Apple’s September 9 event in Cupertino, opens like a book, transforming from a compact phone with a 5.4-inch outer display into a 7.6-inch screen. It starts at $1,999, making […]

today10 September 2026 17

News

El Niño Intensifies: Strongest Event in Decades Could Bring Extreme Heat, Drought and Floods

The world is entering a period of heightened weather risk as a rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens to disrupt rainfall, temperatures and weather patterns across several regions through 2027. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño is now firmly established and is expected to intensify into a very strong event later this year, with an almost 100% probability that it will persist through February 2027. Forecasts indicate the event […]

today3 September 2026 14

Foreign

Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Causing Serious Damage and Injuries

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, causing serious structural damage and injuries in several areas as emergency teams begin assessing the full impact of the tremor. The earthquake struck on Monday, with its epicentre near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department, at a depth of about 107 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The tremor was felt across a wide area, including major cities […]

today10 August 2026 14

Technology

MIT Scientists Unveil Revolutionary Robot That Can Fly Through the Air, Dive Underwater, and Take Off Again Without Stopping

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking robot capable of seamlessly transitioning between flying in the air and swimming underwater, marking a significant step forward in robotics and autonomous exploration. The new machine, known as the Flying Aquatic Ambulatory Vehicle (FAAV), could transform how scientists, emergency responders, and military teams carry out missions in environments where both aerial and underwater mobility are essential. The innovation […]

today6 August 2026 19

Sports

Several Athletes From Pakistan and Uganda Reported Missing After Failing to Return Home Following Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Police in Scotland have launched an investigation after several athletes from Pakistan and Uganda were reported missing shortly after the conclusion of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, raising fresh concerns over a recurring issue that has surfaced at major international sporting events. According to Police Scotland, the athletes failed to return with their national delegations after the Games ended, prompting officials to begin inquiries into their whereabouts. Reports indicate […]

today5 August 2026 14

World

Discarded SpaceX Rocket Crashes Into Moon in Rare Uncontrolled Impact

A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage has crashed into the Moon in a rare uncontrolled impact that scientists say will provide valuable insights into lunar geology while highlighting the growing challenge of managing space debris beyond Earth's orbit. The rocket, launched in January 2025 to carry commercial lunar landers, struck the Moon after spending more than a year drifting through space. The upper stage impacted the lunar surface near […]

today5 August 2026 17

Foreign

Russian Missile Barrage Kills Civilians as Ukraine Intensifies Drone Strikes Inside Russia

Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone assaults on Ukraine in recent weeks, killing at least eight civilians, including three children, and injuring dozens across several regions. The overnight attack came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow was preparing a "massive" strike, with more than 70 missiles and 280 drones reportedly launched at targets across the country. The attacks struck Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava and […]

today30 July 2026 16

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