The Australian government this week announced it would spend A$18 million over four years on a new centre aimed at keeping safe the undersea cables that power the nation’s internet. The Cable Connectivity and Resilience…
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By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil futures rebounded more than $1 a barrel from 7-week lows on Wednesday after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East,…
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Many of the world’s best athletes are currently competing in the first Olympic Games to be held in Paris since 1924. The French capital is buoyant with excitement and its local businesses filled with paying…
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By Leah Douglas and Julie Steenhuysen (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday it plans to spend $10 million to curb farm worker bird flu infections, including $5 million for…
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South Africa is changing its pension laws. The new system is designed to give individuals the opportunity to access only a portion of their retirement funds before they retire in the case of dire need…
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Automated facial recognition is becoming widespread in Australia. The technology has already been used by retail outlets, sport stadiums and casinos around the country. And in November, the Australian government’s digital identification system will be…
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Head of Malta’s central bank resists calls to resign – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Prime minister removes embattled governor from board of financial services authority Edward Scicluna Edward…
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By Colleen Howe and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, amid concerns about demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, while the market shrugged off…
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We live in a world dominated by colossal corporations. The likes of Microsoft and Apple are bigger than most economies. Not long ago, however, a British company dwarfed these giants, yet few people know its…
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The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia earlier this month, it allows users to take a (virtual) walk…
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