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One's a convicted rapist. The other tried to slash his ex's throat. But BOTH have now been allowed to stay in Australia after a bid to deport them FAILED

One's a convicted rapist. The other tried to slash his ex's throat. But BOTH have now been allowed to stay in Australia after a bid to deport them FAILEDTribunal allows foreign criminals to remain in Australia Immigration minister wanted to deport themREAD:  Convicted Colombian coke dealer dodges deportation and walks free By WAYNE FLOWER, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:17, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 14:17, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

Everyone said AI would kill apps. Instead, new app launches are soaring. According to a new analysis from market intelligence provider Appfigures, worldwide app releases in the first quarter of 2026 were up 60% year-over-year across both Apple’s App Store and Google Play. That percentage was an even higher 80% when looking at the iOS App Store alone. In April 2026 so far, the total number of app releases is up 104% across both stores compared to the same time last year, and up 89% on iOS.

Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

A Hong Kong woman has lost nearly HK$4.9 million (US$625,800) in three months after being cheated by bogus “investment experts” in an online scam. The victim was lured into contacting the scammers after seeing a post on social media advertising high-return stock investments, police said. She was then instructed to download an app via an online messaging service. Believing the scheme to be genuine, the victim transferred about HK$4.86 million in more than 40 transactions between January and April...

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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Science & TechnologyChina humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leapsBy Reuters -Apr 18, 2026BEIJING: More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed ​to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. Over 70 teams, almost five times as many as ‌last year, will be competing in the 21 km (13 miles) race in Beijing that includes paved...

Google makes Gemini’s notebooks feature free for all

The feature can now be found on Gemini, where a new “Notebooks” section appears in the side panel, just above Gems and Chats.

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution April 18, 20267:31 AM ET John Ruwitch An electric vehicle is seen at NIO battery swap station on March 9, 2025 in Yantai, Shandong Province of China. Tang Ke/VCG via Getty Images/Visual China Group hide caption toggle caption Tang Ke/VCG via Getty Images/Visual China Group BEIJING - Take a road trip in an electric car, and you know the juicing up routine. You pull off the highway, park at a charging station, plug...

iPhone 18 Pro launching soon, new cherry colour and everything else to expect

iPhone Pro launching soon new cherry colour and everything else to expect

Two Children Die After Partial Building Collapse in Tetouan’s Old Medina

Rabat – Local authorities in Tetouan reported that two children died early Saturday after part of a residential building collapsed in the old medina. The building, consisting of a ground floor and two upper floors, housed five families, with a total of 11 residents.  According to authorities, emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, including local officials, security forces, and civil protection teams, who began search and rescue operations and secured the surrounding area. Rescue...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's productivity hack is winning over the internet

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huangs productivity hack is winning over the internet

Another Indian oil tanker crosses Hormuz as Iran shuts Strait for US

An Indian oil tanker, Desh Garima, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amidst heightened regional tensions and conflicting reports from Iran regarding its status. This passage highlights ongoing maritime activity despite concerns over the vital oil route. The Indian government has also bolstered support for the shipping sector with a significant insurance pool to counter rising costs and stricter approvals.

Bindi-hijab row refuses to die down despite CEO Piyush Bansal clarifications

Bindihijab row refuses to die down despite CEO Piyush Bansal clarifications

From debris to acid rain: The environmental cost of US-Israeli 'ecocidal war' on Iran

US-Israeli strikes on Iran hit civilian and energy infrastructure, causing severe environmental damage, toxic pollution, health risks, and long-term impacts including soil and water contamination and ecological harm.

Could the PLA use minelaying drones in a first island chain blockade over Taiwan?

The People’s Liberation Army could use minelaying drones to blockade Japan and other waters in the strategic first island chain during a conflict over Taiwan, a mainland Chinese military magazine has suggested. The PLA’s strategy would see AJX002 drones used for “offensive minelaying” missions targeting Japan’s islands, including the Ryukyu archipelago, as well as the waters of the Philippines, according to an analysis in the latest edition of Shipborne Weapons. It comes as America’s blockade of...

Tennessee man set to be executed files motion claiming DNA evidence will prove his innocence

Tony Von Carruthers is set to be executed next month for the triple kidnapping and murder, but a new motion filed by the ACLU says crucial DNA evidence from the crime scene does not match with Carruthers and its retesting could prove his innocence.

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iPhone 16 available with more than 20,000 discount

iPhone available with more than discount

iPhone 17 Pro available under Rs 99,999: Here is how the deal works

iPhone Pro available under Rs Here is how the deal works

Scottish man admits role in £5.9m US cyber fraud scheme

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Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem raises alarm on Anthropic's latest AI model Mythos

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has issued a stark warning. Powerful new artificial intelligence systems like Anthropic's Mythos pose significant cybersecurity risks. Governments and regulators must act swiftly. These AI models can expose and exploit system vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. The financial system needs to prepare for this evolving threat. International discussions are underway to manage these ongoing challenges.