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Japanese defy typhoon warnings to protest state funeral

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Thousands have defied typhoon warnings to protest against a state funeral for Japan’s former prime minister

Around 13,000 people, including some opposition MPs have marched through the rain in Tokyo.

The protesters want plans for Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe’s funeral to be scraped because of his links to the Unification Church and the use of taxpayer’s money.

Abe was gunned down at a public campaign event in July, with the suspected perpetrator telling investigators his life was ruined because of donations to the religious movement.

The funeral is expected to cost 1.65 billion yen with costs sky-rocketing because of the extra security needed.

Japanese polling shows 56 per cent of respondents were opposed to the plan, which is an increase from the month prior.

The state funeral will take place at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, with thousands of attendees and delegates from around the world expected to attend.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has confirmed U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be in attendance.

The funeral is set to take place on 27 September.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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CoreWeave’s $9B AI power grab

CoreWeave acquires Core Scientific for $9B, Capgemini buys WNS for $3.3B, shaping AI infrastructure and strategy.

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CoreWeave acquires Core Scientific for $9B, Capgemini buys WNS for $3.3B, shaping AI infrastructure and strategy.


CoreWeave just dropped a staggering $9 billion to acquire Core Scientific, locking down crucial power, GPU access and data centre space in a bold push to dominate AI infrastructure.

At the same time, Capgemini is shelling out $3.3 billion for outsourcing giant WNS, aiming to control every layer of AI—from strategy to execution.

Analysts say it’s no longer just about size. It’s about owning the entire stack—from chips to cloud to consulting—as companies scramble to future-proof their AI dominance.

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Qantas cyberattack hits six million flyers

Qantas cyberattack exposes details of six million frequent flyers; urgent investigation underway amid rising support calls.

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Qantas cyberattack exposes details of six million frequent flyers; urgent investigation underway amid rising support calls.


A massive cyberattack has struck Qantas, compromising the personal details of up to six million frequent flyers.

A group claiming responsibility has now reached out to the airline, triggering an urgent investigation led by the AFP and top cybersecurity teams.

While no passport or financial data was accessed, names, emails, frequent flyer numbers and birth dates were exposed—sparking over 5,000 calls to support lines.

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Trump changes tune on Putin and Ukraine

Trump criticizes Putin’s sincerity on Ukraine war, backs defensive weapons for Ukraine, and hints at new sanctions.

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Trump criticizes Putin’s sincerity on Ukraine war, backs defensive weapons for Ukraine, and hints at new sanctions.


President Donald Trump is now calling out Vladimir Putin, accusing the Russian leader of being insincere about ending the war in Ukraine.

In a sharp reversal of past praise, Trump confirmed he authorised defensive weapons for Ukraine and hinted at new sanctions against countries backing Russia.

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