Big tech’s national security case to gut copyright laws is a bluff, intelligence expert warns

The world’s biggest technology companies are exploiting national security concerns to pressure the Albanese government into weakening copyright protections, says a former senior intelligence official who warns the changes could leave Australia more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Japanese DJ Mao suspected of being drugged at Tsim Sha Tsui party: Hospital finds four drugs - dotdotnews

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Japanese DJ Mao Hamasaki, known professionally as DJ Mao, was suspected of being drugged at a private party in Tsim Sha Tsui in the early hours of Nov 1 and was taken to hospital after police were called.

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Coach admits he’s out of ‘ideas’ as Pies end season with defeat; All-Victorian AFLW top four

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Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12 – the final round before the finals. Follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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FREELANDER Showcases AI and Digital Technology to International Guests

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BEIJING, Nov. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the 2026 Chery International User Summit, hosted by Chery Automobile (9973.HK) in Wuhu, FREELANDER presented its approach to in-car interaction and driver support to international guests, bringing together an AI Voice Assistant, digital cockpit displays and smartphone-based parking functions in FREELANDER 8. FREELANDER is a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, jointly developed by JLR and Chery.

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Amupitan: INEC probing AI-generated photos, discrepancies in voter register

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A former Postmaster-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Bisi Adegbuyi, has called for an independent technical review of Nigeria’s voters’ register.Adegbuyi said the review should go beyond establishing voter identity…

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Purdue basketball opens season with stress test for its defensive upside vs Gonzaga

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The Boilermakers have a strong backcourt and a shot-swatting 7-foot-4 center. UConn presented a challenge, and so will Gonzaga when the games finally count.

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Is there an NFL international game today? NFL Week 8 schedule

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Another NFL Sunday is here and we've reached Week 8. Does that mean there is another early NFL international game today? Here's what to know.

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