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Jul 19, 2026 - World

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously said that if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, Saudi Arabia would also seek one.

Jul 19, 2026 - World

New national plan is accompanied by Labor push for digital duty of care legislationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe use of AI in automated decision-making by government departments and agencies will be subject to tough rules under a new national plan, expected to extend to consumer protections, workplace safety and privacy.As the Albanese government grapples with the rapid growth in the use of artificial intelligence and a boom in datacentre construction, senior ministers have begun work to draw up new rules to ensure safety is built into AI processes inside government, prioritising fairness, accuracy and transparency. Continue reading...

Jul 19, 2026 - World

Borja Iglesias, a forward on Spain's World Cup team, said that he is reluctant to shake President Trump's hand should his team win the soccer championship on Sunday.

Jul 19, 2026 - World

From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challengeIn the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project, stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night.The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar power capacity with 19GWh of battery storage to create the largest battery scheme in the world. Continue reading...

Jul 19, 2026 - World

President Trump hailed Andy Burnham, the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, amid reports that he will open up the North Sea for oil drilling.