Violent protests leave parts of Belfast in ruins
Anti-immigrant rioting in Belfast has left parts of the city in ruins. ⌘ Read more
Pope blesses world’s tallest church
Pope Leo has blessed the Sagrada Familia’s final tower in Barcelona. ⌘ Read more
Hanging child saved by strangers
A young girl clinging to a window ledge above a London street has been saved by strangers. ⌘ Read more
Protests outside Pauline Hanson event in Perth
Demonstrators have met Pauline Hanson at a sold-out Perth fundraiser overnight. ⌘ Read more
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard’ again
Donald Trump says the US will strike key targets in Iran, including power plants and bridges. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane slingshot attack charges
Four men have been charged over random alleged attacks involving slingshots in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Eight red cards as soccer friendly turns nasty
Eight red cards are handed out and police are called in as a football friendly between USA and Brazil turns nasty. ⌘ Read more
Australia news LIVE: Hanson’s fundraising blitz raises more than $1.5 million on first day; Trump threatens to hit Iran again
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond. ⌘ Read more
All three and four-year-olds to be screened for autism under Victoria’s NDIS alternative
The state government has unveiled its Thriving Kids model, for children with autism and developmental delays who are no longer supported by the NDIS. ⌘ Read more
Do we love our iPhones more than children?
The smartphone is copping some of the blame for the declining global fertility rate. Here’s how having fewer children is shaping Australians and our future. ⌘ Read more
The controversial deal feeding the Trump family’s biggest money-maker
The Trump family’s foray into the world of crypto has been lucrative, but has attracted a lot of scrutiny. One agreement in particular stands out. ⌘ Read more
ASX set to fall as AI stocks, Middle East tensions weigh on Wall Street
Wall Street is sharply lower in late trade with AI stocks again weighing on the market while escalating tensions in the Middle East are casting doubt on when United States and Iran can reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers. ⌘ Read more
I went to the mountains to learn how to ski. I found something much better
Skiing, though exciting, has never been what makes going to the snow special beyond words for me. ⌘ Read more
Dumping Jacinta Allan would make sense if the Coalition was the real threat to Labor. It isn’t
Now that Pauline Hanson’s army of the dead is on the march, Labor MPs need to stop plotting against their own queen and prepare for the battle to come. ⌘ Read more
Your group-by-group guide to the 2026 World Cup: part two
How will reigning champions Argentina fare? Who is the favourite to win the tournament? Here’s your guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups G to L. ⌘ Read more
We taste-tested 21 cans of supermarket tuna in oil and Sirena didn’t win
Good Food tin-fluencer Frank Sweet scours the Seven Seas for Australia’s tastiest canned tuna. More than 20 cans, pouches and one stinky office later, here’s how they ranked. ⌘ Read more
More properties languish on the market as buyers get the jitters
The number of homes on the market for longer periods of time has jumped sharply across the country. Experts say this is what is behind it. ⌘ Read more
Brittany Higgins returns to frontline politics to fight ‘rising tide’ of misogyny
The former Liberal staffer has been appointed executive director of the progressive Vida Fund, launching a direct campaign against One Nation and the “new right”. ⌘ Read more
Chipping away at it: the artist with burning passion for ice sculpting
After 30 years, ice sculptor Kevin Kapusi Starow remains captivated by the way his works constantly change as they melt away. ⌘ Read more
Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn’t caught up
Visitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book. ⌘ Read more
The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds
They’re fast, strong, gifted athletes with physical footy in their DNA. South Africa and New Zealand’s south island are rugby league’s next talent pathways. ⌘ Read more
A Woodside report promised thousands of Browse jobs. New analysis tells another story
Climate Integrity’s analysis claimed the commissioned report inflated the economic benefits of the project, including “cherry-picking” job figures while ignoring destruction elsewhere. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court knocks back sovereign citizen’s challenge to WA gun seizure in legal first
George Carey had his firearm seized by police during the raids across Perth and the metropolitan area late last year, after WA Police became concerned with a series of high-profile incidents over east. ⌘ Read more
$32m in work needed after Sydney metro opening risks disrupting commuters
Commuters face extra disruptions after the ribbon is cut on the final stage of the M1 if construction cannot be done during scheduled maintenance shutdowns. ⌘ Read more
‘Profound injustice’: 16 experts demand inquest for Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre
A rare intervention by some of Australia’s most prominent domestic violence experts warns it would be a “profound injustice” if potential systemic failures were not scrutinised. ⌘ Read more
The crusading club boss and his $1.7m side hustle
The gaming regulator is examining a Rooty Hill club’s decision to outsource a scoping study to its own CEO. ⌘ Read more
‘Busting out the dance moves’: Katter the life of the party in Melbourne
The member for Kennedy in Queensland was spotted in Melbourne – and dancing on social media – and naturally, we were curious. ⌘ Read more
The three words Tasma Walton would love to hear on her deathbed
The actor and writer, 52, has penned a novel based on a true story of an enslaved ancestor. ⌘ Read more
Stuck between a couple on a long haul, I expected one to swap seats. They didn’t
This couple has played the spare-middle-seat lottery – booking an aisle and window in the hope that no one takes the seat between them – and lost. I’m in it. For 14 hours. ⌘ Read more
FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictor
Pick the winners of the FIFA World Cup using our interactive tool. ⌘ Read more
Yes, you can eat too much protein. Here are the big health risks
Protein is an essential nutrient, but more isn’t necessarily better, according to nutrition experts. ⌘ Read more
Chris Minns is taking an uncharacteristic risk with new drug driving laws
The famously risk-averse NSW premier has announced “commonsense” changes to the laws around THC and driving. Not everyone is happy. ⌘ Read more
Labor counters Chinese threats to sea cables, as it creates hacking ‘human firewall’
Office workers who fall for hacking attempts are to blame for nearly two-thirds of all successful online attacks, which cost the economy $25 billion per year. ⌘ Read more
‘Unrest is not welcome’: Belfast victim’s family urge calm after riots
The statement from the family of Stephen Ogilvy, who lost an eye in the stabbing, came as new details emerged in court about the accused attacker Hadi Alodid. ⌘ Read more
‘We’re going to hit them hard again today’: Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump said Iran will “pay the price” for taking too long to negotiate a peace deal, after the countries traded strikes. ⌘ Read more
Textbooks Should Be Free
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Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48479177
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Anzeige: CustomGPTs als KI-Assistenten im Arbeitsalltag entwickeln
CustomGPTs machen KI-Assistenten wiederverwendbar und steuerbar. Ein Online-Workshop zeigt, wie sich in einem Tag zwei Assistenten und ein digitaler Zwilling als Business-Co-Pilot aufsetzen lassen. ( Golem Karrierewelt, Programmiersprachen) 
‘We’re going to hit them hard again today’: Trump threatens further strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump said Iran will “pay the price” for taking too long to negotiate a peace deal, after the countries traded strikes on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Ask Me Anything 17.6.: Digitale Souveränität: Raus aus der Cloud im IT-Alltag?
Beim Live-Video-AMA am 17. Juni um 17 Uhr beantwortet Microsoft-365- und Security-Experte Aaron Siller eure Fragen zu souveränen IT-Entscheidungen. ( Microsoft 365, Sicherheitslücke)
Recht auf Vollausbau: Kabinett beschließt TKG-Novelle für schnelleren Netzausbau
Die Reform des Telekommunikationsgesetzes soll den Netzausbau beschleunigen und Bürokratie abbauen. Der Wirtschaft reichen die Pläne nicht. ( Glasfaser, DSL)
Valve: Bald gibt es keine Steam-Geschenkkarten im Handel mehr
Valve wird die Produktion der physischen Kärtchen einstellen. Sie werden gern von Scammern genutzt. ( Steam, Valve)
Halo Campaign Evolved: Der Master Chief kehrt stark zurück
Golem hat Halo - Campaign Evolved angespielt. Der erste Eindruck: Halo bleibt Halo, sieht aber besser aus als je zuvor. Ein Hands-on von Peter Steinlechner ( Halo, Microsoft)
Fable: Ein sprechendes Schwein, gebrochene Herzen und 1.000 NPCs
Die Welt retten? Kann warten. Fable setzt auf eine tiefgehende Lebenssimulation mit Beziehungen und Wirtschaftsleben. Von Peter Steinlechner ( Fable, Rollenspiel)
Urteil gegen Google: Störerhaftung gilt nicht für KI-Übersicht von Suchergebnissen
Google kann direkt für die Inhalte der KI-Übersichten haftbar gemacht werden. Der bisherige Schutz von Suchmaschinen greift dann nicht mehr. ( Störerhaftung, Google)
Anzeige: Bluetooth-Adapter für Aux-Geräte zum Sparpreis bei Amazon
Amazon hat einen Bluetooth-Adapter von Ugreen im Angebot, mit dem sich Musik auch über ältere Aux-Geräte kabellos genießen lässt. ( Technik/Hardware)
Porsche-CEO: Porsche 911 wird es nicht als Elektroversion geben
Der Porsche 911 ist eine Ikone - und wird wohl nicht als Elektroauto erscheinen, zumindest wenn es nach Porsche-Chef Michael Leiters geht. ( Porsche, Elektroauto)
Anzeige: Wera-Werkzeug-Set zum neuen Amazon-Bestpreis rund 87 Euro
Modulares Werkzeug-System, 21-teiliges Bit-Set und Winkelschlüsselsatz von Wera - jetzt zum neuen Amazon-Bestpreis. ( Technik/Hardware)
Hundreds of schools to roll out year 1 maths checks next term
The checks will become mandatory in all public primary schools from next year, but some principals warn it isn’t the best use of resources. ⌘ Read more