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Gold prices hit record highs near $3,791 per ounce as markets respond to U.S. rate cuts, dollar weakness, and strong safe-haven investment flows.

Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.

UN urges overhaul of water management as 2.1B lack safe drinking water and billions more face inadequate sanitation and hygiene access globally.

Scientists detected a rare gravity anomaly near Earth’s core using GRACE satellite data, pointing to deep structural changes in the mantle.

Governments expand AI use in justice and services, yet OECD says outdated systems and fragmented data limit effective scaling of public sector innovation.

WTO says AI could boost global trade by nearly 40% and GDP by 13% by 2040 if digital infrastructure and trade policies are adapted worldwide.

Cholera deaths increased by 50% in 2024 as 60 nations reported outbreaks, with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East facing the highest burden.

Dementia now leads in Australian mortality rates, with over 425000 affected in 2024 and 17400 deaths reported in the most recent national health data.

Global parcel deliveries to the US face major disruption as 25 countries suspend services following the end of the $800 customs duty-free threshold.

Dr. Kevin Donnelly says Australia’s education model neglects boys, fueling literacy decline and prompting calls for curriculum reform and structured learning.