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Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds
Jul 8, 2026 - World 
Those with high levels of vocational training, including tradespeople, are least exposed to AI displacement, according to government reviewGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastArtificial intelligence has yet to cause widespread job losses but the federal government has warned that telemarketers, advertising staff and accountants are among the occupations “most exposed” to being replaced by the technology.According to a first-of-its-kind national report, people in the more exposed occupations are more likely to be women and have university qualifications. Continue reading...
Trump says the U.S. will allow Ukraine to make Patriot missiles for air defense
Jul 8, 2026 - World 
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. will license Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles for its defense, giving Kyiv a vital weapon against the Russian invasion.
Is an Iran deal 'over' and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks
Jul 8, 2026 - World 
Global markets and oil prices have lurched again after the United States and Iran traded new strikes and U.S. President Donald Trump mused that fragile negotiations between the countries might be "over."
China allocates millions in new disaster relief after storms and a deadly landslide
Jul 8, 2026 - World 
China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers.
Squadron commander lost when helicopter went down in Arabian Sea, Navy officials say
Jul 8, 2026 - World 
The Navy said Tuesday that a helicopter squadron commander is the sailor reported missing on July 1 when his chopper went down in the Arabian Sea.
