Israel kills Hezbollah official in Beirut air strike

Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League thanks to Mohammed Siraj's three-wicket haul and Jos Buttler's unbeaten 73 off 39 balls, leading them to an eight-wicket victory with 13 deliveries to spare. Bengaluru's Liam Livingstone's 54 and Jitesh Sharma's 33 were not enough as the Titans restricted them to 169, with Siraj and Ishant Sharma making crucial breakthroughs. Tim David's late cameo ensured a competitive total, but Buttler's heroics sealed the...

US engineers from Northwestern University have developed the world's smallest pacemaker, measuring 1.8mm by 3.5mm by 1mm, which can be injected non-invasively into the body and controlled wirelessly via a wearable device. The device, designed for fragile hearts of newborns with congenital heart defects, offers a safer alternative for temporary pacing in patients with bradycardia and opens possibilities for bioelectronic medicines to help nerves and bones heal and block pain. This tiny bioresorbable pacemaker has...

A new report by the Labor-aligned think tank, the McKell Institute, asserts that the Albanese government's "Same Job, Same Pay" legislation has significantly boosted wages nationwide, with wage growth surpassing expectations. Case studies from industries like mining and retail show substantial pay increases for workers affected by the law. The report predicts that keeping the legislation in place could result in an annual aggregate wage uplift of up to $1 billion, highlighting the positive impact...

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz announced a major expansion of the military operation in Gaza, aiming to seize large areas of the enclave and add them to Israel's security zones. The Israeli military has issued evacuation warnings to Gazans, with the 36th division set to participate in the operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated calls for Hamas to disarm and emphasized the application of military pressure to secure the release of remaining hostages, as efforts...

Elite Australian rules football is experiencing a shift in player demographics, with Collingwood set to field their oldest team in VFL history led by veteran Scott Pendlebury. Despite this, young talent from the 2024 draft class is making an impact early in the season, showcasing future promise. The pressure on young players to perform is evident, with expectations high and challenges faced in transitioning to the professional level. Full Article

A driverless metro train running from Chatswood Station had an open door in a crowded carriage, with two individuals blocking access and a sign indicating the door was out of service. The Sydney Metro, which opened in 2019, operates between Tallawong and Sydenham with speeds up to 100 km/h in tunnels and 110 km/h on the surface track. Sydney Metro has been contacted for comment on the incident. Full Article