Qantas using AI as ‘Trojan horse’ for lay-offs, says union

Korea is pushing ahead with plans for a new generation of aircraft that can take off and land without runways, following a record-setting seven-day flight by its solar-powered unmanned aircraft in the stratosphere. The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) announced Wednesday that it will pursue development of hybrid vertical takeoff and landing aircraft after its EAV-4 unmanned aerial vehicle completed 170 hours and 5 minutes of continuous flight from Aug. 18 to 25. The achievement more than tripled Korea's previous domestic endurance record of 53 hours, set by the EAV-3 in 2020, and ranked second globally behind Airbus' Zephyr, according to the agency. During the flight test, EAV-4 also demonstrated wildfire surveillance capabilities, using electro-optical and infrared cameras to identify ignition points within seconds and track and predict the direction of smoke and the movement of embers. Flying at an altitude of about 20 kilometers, solar-powered stratospheric aircraft can remain airborne for extended periods, potentially serving as persistent surveillance platforms and emergency co

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong became the first overseas base for the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) in its 100-year history, advancing efforts to harmonise private law across the Asia Pacific region. The historic debut was a highlight of Hong Kong Legal Week 2026, the Department of Justice's (DoJ) five-day flagship event. Under the theme "Collaboration & Innovation: Legal Synergy for a Shared Future",...

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Services across Australia commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Lamarre-Condon has denied stalking Jesse Baird as he stands trial over the alleged murders of the former TV presenter and his boyfriend Luke Davies.

App compatibility was one of the early criticisms of Apple’s foldable phone, but developer support is growing rapidly.

Further details of RAAF pilot Robert Crawford’s relationships have been read to the jury.

Further details of RAAF pilot Robert Crawford’s relationships have been read to the jury.

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Talks between China, the US and Russia could yield a commitment to control AI in nuclear arsenals as part of a broader agenda on global governance, sources told the South China Morning Post. The three nations have engaged in weeks of back-and-forth discussion to nail down the agenda and protocol for talks between the countries’ leaders on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Shenzhen next week. The sources said that the war in Ukraine and denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula had largely...

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A table tennis rally can turn in an instant. A change of spin, a sharply angled return or a moment’s hesitation can decide the point. At the highest level, players must read their opponents and make decisions almost before the ball leaves the bat. Those skills will be on show at Kai Tak Arena from 9 to 13 December, when some of the world’s leading players compete at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2026. For the city’s aspiring...