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New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival

New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival

An Australian man accused of killing 15 people in a shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach faces 19 more charges

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

May 4 (Reuters) - Middle Eastern carriers have ramped up capacity after severe disruption from the Iran war, while airlines outside the Gulf reroute flights between Europe and Asia away from major hubs in the region.

A look at vehicle-ramming cases worldwide in recent history

A look at vehicle-ramming cases worldwide in recent history

In Leipzig, Germany, a driver plowed into a busy shopping area, killing two people and injuring three others

Experts Call for Gene Screening to Mitigate AI-Enabled Biological Risks

Experts Call for Gene Screening to Mitigate AI-Enabled Biological Risks

A coalition of over 120 AI and biosecurity experts, along with parliamentarians and members of the public, have urged the Australian Agriculture Minister to implement gene synthesis screening at the border. This call to action, reported by EIN News, is aimed at preventing the import of synthetic DNA and RNA from providers that do not screen for dangerous sequences or verify customer identities. The experts suggest using the BICON import-permit system to enforce these screenings, emphasizing that the Minister can act under the existing Biosecurity Act 2015 without the need for new legislation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the potential misuse of AI in designing biological and chemical weapons.

Wall Street hesitates and oil prices climb with uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street hesitates and oil prices climb with uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. stocks are holding tentatively near their record heights, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world’s flow of crude

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre

Australian Jews tell antisemitism inquiry of surge in hate before Bondi Hanukkah massacre

An Australian inquiry into antisemitism has heard from Jewish Australians who feel increasingly fearful after a massacre at a Hanukkah celebration

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia began public hearings on Monday into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December, part of a wide-ranging national inquiry with witnesses set to give evidence on their experience of escalating antisemitism in the country.

World shares are mixed, with sharp gains for tech stocks, while oil prices bounce back

World shares are mixed, with sharp gains for tech stocks, while oil prices bounce back

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia, with big gains for computer chipmakers and other tech stocks

Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals

Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains

Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots

Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots

By Samuel McKeith SYDNEY, May 3 (Reuters) - Police in Australia's Northern Territory said on Sunday they had charged a man with murdering an Indigenous girl, days after the 5-year-old's death sparked violent clashes in an outback town.

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1.20 billion) in support for the sector and flagging more to come.

Experts Urge Agriculture Minister to Address AI-Enabled Biosecurity Risks

Experts Urge Agriculture Minister to Address AI-Enabled Biosecurity Risks

Over 120 experts, including AI and biosecurity specialists, have called on Agriculture Minister Julie Collins to use existing powers to mitigate the risk of AI being used to create bioweapons. The group has urged the Minister to enforce gene synthesis screening at borders to prevent the import of synthetic DNA and RNA that could be used to engineer pathogens. The International AI Safety Report 2026 highlights that AI systems can now provide expert-level guidance on creating biological weapons, making it crucial to screen imports for dangerous sequences. While major international gene synthesis providers already screen orders voluntarily, Australian import permits do not currently require such measures. The experts argue that implementing these screenings could deter potential wrongdoers by ensuring that any attempt to import dangerous sequences is detected.