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Anthony Albanese first Australian PM to visit war-torn Ukraine
Anthony Albanese is the first Australian Prime Minister to visit war-torn Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has made history, becoming the first Australian Prime Minister to visit war-torn Ukraine.
Only months into the top job, the new Prime Minister traveled to three destroyed cities surrounding the capital of Kyiv and met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Albanese visited the city of Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel, which were the first victims of Russia’s war.
Irpin has a population of approximately 70,000, Bucha 37,000, and Hostomel about 17, 000.
Russia chose to attack each of the towns, early in the war with many suggesting this was a tactic to encircle the capital.
Thousands of civilians have lost their lives in these regions since the war began in February.
Albanese was surrounded by heavy security during his visit, with the Prime Minister witnessing first-hand the ‘devastating’ atrocities carried out by Russia.
Although Russia has continued to deny the attacks, Albanese says they’re “a war crime”.
“Clearly, civilian areas have been targeted by the Russian forces as part of this illegal and amoral war.
It’s devastating. These are homes and these are livelihoods and indeed lives that have been lost here in this town. And the fact that you had such a significant force – you can see the use of tanks, missiles, heavy artillery being used in a civilian area – it’s just devastating.”
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During a briefing with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, the new Prime Minister says Australia will provide $100 million in military and technical might.
The package will include 14 armoured personnel carriers, 20 more Bushmaster vehicles, and drones.
Albanese also confirmed Australia will move to ban Russian gold imports.
He confirmed his country will support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” to win the war.
So far, Australia has given Ukraine $285 million in military aid and $65 million in humanitarian relief.
“We understand that the defence of Ukraine is about defending the rules-based international order and the implications for its disruption would have ramifications throughout the world.
Because you are fighting for the international rule of law, you are fighting for international rules in which we conduct our activity to be respected and to occur in an orderly way.”
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Zelensky welcomed Albanese’s visit and show of support and compassion.
“I am grateful for [Australia’s] decision to join the process. It is important for us, it is important for the whole world.”
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OpenAI and Instacart launch grocery shopping inside ChatGPT
OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.
OpenAI partners with Instacart for seamless grocery shopping in ChatGPT; learn about Instant Checkout and future integrations.
OpenAI has partnered with Instacart to bring a revolutionary grocery shopping experience directly into ChatGPT. Users can now shop, check out, and pay for groceries seamlessly without leaving the app. This integration is designed to make online shopping faster, smarter, and more convenient than ever.
Karen Sutherland from Uni SC joins us to explain how the Instant Checkout feature works and how users can activate the Instacart app within ChatGPT. We also dive into Stripe’s role in ensuring secure payments and explore how OpenAI is differentiating itself in the growing agentic commerce market.
The discussion also covers user feedback so far, the Agentic Commerce Protocol that powers the app, and what future integrations or features OpenAI might roll out. Learn how this partnership fits into OpenAI’s broader business strategy and the challenges of scaling the service across platforms.
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Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for under-16s
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a historic step in youth online safety regulations.
Australia has made history, becoming the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. From midnight, platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram will be blocked for young users across the nation. The move marks one of the strongest regulatory actions ever taken on youth online safety.
The new law requires ten major digital platforms to comply or face fines of up to A$49.5 million. The decision comes amid growing global concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health, with other countries watching closely as they consider similar measures.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the ban is designed to support young Australians and reduce harmful pressures created by constant digital engagement. While platforms are preparing to use age-inference technology to comply, critics warn the ban could isolate vulnerable teens.
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U.S. approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China amid tensions
U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.
U.S. approves Nvidia’s H200 AI chip exports to China, balancing security with tech collaboration amid ongoing tensions.
The U.S. Commerce Department has approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China, signaling a cautious compromise in the ongoing technology standoff between the two countries. This decision reflects efforts to balance national security concerns with continued technological collaboration.
Nvidia shares jumped 2% following the announcement, showing investor optimism about the move. Analysts are closely watching how Chinese firms will respond and whether they will aggressively pursue these high-performance AI chips.
Despite the approval, concerns remain about the potential military applications of AI technology. Officials emphasize that the decision aims to protect U.S. interests while navigating complex international tech dynamics.
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