Google is rolling out its Gemini AI chatbot to kids under 13. It’s a risky move Google has announced it will roll out its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to children under the age of 13. The Conversation · May 9, 2025
Australian Catholics welcome ‘approachable’ new pope in hope he will pursue peace Leo XIV is a fan of Tim Tams but not Vegemite, one church leader says, and is ‘humble’ and ‘gentle’ The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2025
Aussie Tuipulotu's joy and relief at being made a Lion Melburnian Sione Tuipulotu believes divine intervention was at work after he earned the call to play back home in Australia for the British & Irish Lions. AAP · May 8, 2025
Kooka's 'heartbreaking' exile ends after Games shame Tom Craig has been recalled to the Kookaburras after serving a six-month Hockey Australia ban following his arrest in Paris after the side's Olympics exit. AAP · May 8, 2025
Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit Church leaders are confident they have a "foot in the door" to getting Pope Leo XIV to Australian shores after his sudden rise to the papacy. AAP · May 8, 2025
Friday essay: I work as a sensitivity reader – and racism is harder to spot than you’d think If I asked you to picture a racist, I know exactly what you’d envision. A white hood, or someone screaming slurs, or a person praising slavery. The Conversation · May 8, 2025
A community-led health program in remote Arnhem land is showing promising results for First Nations locals Indigenous Australians are more than twice as likely as non-Indigenous Australians to suffer from disease, particularly chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease. The Conversation · May 8, 2025
To split Moscow from Beijing, Trump is reviving Nixon’s ‘madman diplomacy’. It could backfire badly When United States President William McKinley advocated high‑tariff protectionism in 1896, he argued squeezing foreign competitors behind a 50% wall of duties would make America richer and safer. The Conversation · May 8, 2025
Itoje: the Lion king who's proved Eddie Jones wrong Maro Itoje, the man Eddie Jones felt wasn't captain material, says he's honoured and humbled to be have been chosen as the Lions' leader in Australia. AAP · May 8, 2025
How AI is being weaponised to attack Aussie businesses Australia is among the world's biggest targets for online attacks and artificial intelligence technology is making intrusions harder to detect. AAP · May 8, 2025
Henry Pollock’s rapid rise continues with British and Irish Lions selection The 20-year-old has been included in a 38-man touring party bound for Australia this summer despite only making his England debut in March. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
British and Irish Lions: The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees Andy Farrell has named a 38-man squad for the summer tour of Australia. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia The 30-year-old England second row has been chosen by head coach Andy Farrell to lead the Lions this summer. The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025
British & Irish Lions squad 2025: the chosen 38 players We profile each player from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland who will compete for places in Andy Farrell’s Test match squads to take on Australia this summer The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
Evening Standard · May 8, 2025 Lions 2025 squad announced: Maro Itoje named captain as Henry Pollock gets the nod England and Saracens skipper is the first player of colour to be given the armband
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Owen Farrell left out of British and Irish Lions squad as Maro Itoje named captain Andy Farrell has unveiled his 38-player squad to face the Wallabies later this year
AAP · May 8, 2025 Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions' squad Aussies Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu will be part of the Maro Itoje-captained British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 The qualities that make Maro Itoje the ideal British and Irish Lions captain BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS: After Itoje’s appointment as captain for the tour of Australia by Andy Farrell, Harry Latham-Coyle charts the journey of the player who emerged as the outstanding candidate for one of rugby’s greatest honours
Cycling News · May 8, 2025 'The metrics are just better' – Dark horse Michael Storer stays 'realistic' despite heading into Giro d'Italia in career-best shape Australian looks set to challenge for a top five on GC, or even higher, after dominant Tour of the Alps performance in April
Pedestrian.tv · May 8, 2025 Sam Kerr & Kristie Mewis Have Officially Welcomed Their Baby: ‘Our Little Man Is Here’ Australian royalty and football icon Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have announced the birth of their baby, Jagger Mewis-Kerr.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 British & Irish Lions: Pollock in, Farrell out and Itoje captain for Australia tour – as it happened Andy Farrell confirmed Maro Itoje as captain and picked rising star Henry Pollock but there was no place for son Owen
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Marnus Labuschagne to return to Glamorgan ahead of World Test Championship final The Australia batter will be back in Cardiff as he returns to the county
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 Is Australia v British & Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch second Test at MCG Everything you need to know about the series against Australia
International Business Times · May 8, 2025 Australian Greens Chief Loses His Own Seat Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt conceded the loss of his own parliamentary seat Thursday, blaming a flood of votes that swept to the triumphant Labor Party.
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 British and Irish Lions squad LIVE: Owen Farrell misses out and captaincy selection revealed Maro Itoje has been named captain as Andy Farrell unveiled his squad for the tour of Australia