VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALArgentinians scan their eyes in return for cryptocurrencyMore than half a million Argentinians have had their eyes scanned in return for cryptocurrency. It's part of an online biometrics project known as Worldcoin. The company says the project protects human identity. But some countries have r...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALGlobal cyber outage grounds flights, hits banks, telecoms, mediaA software update wreaked havoc on computer systems globally, grounding flights, forcing some broadcasters off air and hitting services from banking to healthcare. An update to a product offered by global cyberscurity firm CrowdStrike ap...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGInvestor exodus could impact tough rental marketPanicked landlords feeling the pressure of high interest rates are selling investment properties on mass, resulting in fewer homes for renters. In the inner-west Sydney suburbs of Annandale and Camperdown, more than 40% of properties sol...10 News FirstVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSpain's renters turn to charity amid housing crisisFrancisco Carrillo is one of many Spaniards who have turned to charities like Mundo Justo (Fair World) as they find themselves priced out of the market amid a shortage of social housing and regulations that deter long-term rentals.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGArtificial intelligence and technology boosts superannuation fundsThere are early signs of strong growth for superannuation funds due to artificial intelligence. Four of the biggest funds have seen increased returns of 8 to 10% because of equity investments in the technology sector.10 News FirstVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBullish on Stocks But Jobs Data a ThreatShort term risk events may cause volatility in the stock market in the wake of rising unemployment. The French elections may affect the strength of the Euro after the weekend, with predictions it will lower over the the coming weeks.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALJapan's yen hit lowest ever levels since 1986Many Asian currencies tumbled in value this year against the US Dollar. In Japan, the Yen hit a new low against the dollar to levels not seen in almost 40 years.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNew financial year brings cost-of-living savingsAs the new financial year commences, Australians will see tax reductions, increased wages, additional parental leave, and rebates on power bills. However, passport costs have increased.10 News FirstVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBoeing agrees to buy Spirit Aero for $4.7 billionBoeing agreed to buy back Spirit Aero for $37.25 per share in an all-stock deal that values the supplier at $4.7 billion, reintegrating the company as the embattled US planemaker tries to fix is manufacturing defects.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGThe squatters taking on London's housing crisisIn the shopping streets and housing estates of the south London town of Croydon, some once-derelict buildings are slowly coming back to life, as a group of squatters take over disused commercial premises to provide beds for the homeless.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGInterest rates to rise as inflation hits six-month highMonthly inflation has increased for the third consecutive month, reaching a six-month high of 4%. This rise is primarily driven by higher housing costs, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider an interest rate increase.10 News FirstVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUNSC urges Israel to halt illegal settlements in West BankThe United Nations Security Council has once again urged Israel to stop its expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. Members of the council warned that it threatens any chances of a two-state solution. But so far, repeated call...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRecord-breaking stamp ‘Z-Gril’ sells for $4.3m in New YorkAn ultra-rare one-cent US postage stamp from 1868 known as a Z-grill, one of only two in existence, was auctioned for the first time in 25 years by billionaire collector Bill Gross.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALFrench markets caught in election stormFrench markets endured another brutal sell-off, as political uncertainty unleashed the biggest weekly jump in the premium investors demand to hold French government debt since 2011 and bank stocks tumbled.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALTesla shareholders approve Musk's $56Bn pay packageElon Musk has won approval from Tesla shareholders for a pay package totalling 56 billion dollars in cash and stock options. The package had earlier been blocked by a judge, who ruled that Musk improperly influenced Tesla's board of dire...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBitcoin mining, AI data centers may stress Texas power gridERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid. Technology like crypto mining and AI data centers are among the biggest contributors to growing demand in the state.Fox NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALAthens Acropolis closes as heatwave sweeps GreeceThe Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as the season's earliest-ever heatwave swept the country, prompting school closures and health warnings.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEuro hit by shock Macron call for snap electionThe euro fell broadly, while French bonds and stocks were hit hard, following French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap parliamentary election after being trounced in a European Union vote by the far right.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHousing crisis number one issue for Irish votersAs we look at the issues dominating the European election campaign, we head to Ireland where the number one issue in the minds of voters is housing.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMexican markets spooked by Sheinbaum's big winMexican stocks fell over 6% and the peso closed at its weakest to the dollar since November after the country's ruling party scored a surprisingly strong election result and looked poised for a super-majority in Congress, something marke...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndian markets surge on bets of Modi election winIndian shares set records, the rupee gained and bonds yields dropped in opening trade as exit polls pointed to a third term and sizeable mandate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with investors eyeing public spending to maintain economic...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBeijing may buy unsold homes to help marketChina is considering a plan for local governments nationwide to buy millions of unsold homes, Bloomberg News said, after a meeting of leaders of the ruling Communist Party called for efforts to clear mounting housing inventory.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGReviving iconic architecture: Iwan Sunito's missionRenowned developer Iwan Sunito is calling on his peers to reimagine the way they design buildings in Australia and around the world, by shifting their focus to create modern-day masterpieces like the award-winning Infinity in Sydney's Gr...LeadStory SpotlightVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBinance founder gets four months in prisonChangpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of crypto exchange Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison following his guilty plea to violating anti-money laundering laws in November.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALSam Bankman-Fried appeals FTX fraud convictionSam Bankman-Fried, facing the prospect of spending much of his adult life behind bars, appealed his conviction and 25-year prison sentence for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALA look at Gaza's destruction six months into the warSix months after the conflict in Gaza began, Reuters cameramen ride bicycles along its ruined streets to gauge the destruction left by Israeli air strikes that have killed more than 33,000 people in retaliation for Hamas's Oct. 7 attack ...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPalestinians concerned by Israel's 800 hectares settlement planIn the face of international criticism, Israel’s far right finance minister recently announced plans to make 800 hectares of land in the West Bank “Israeli state land” – the biggest land confiscation since the Oslo accords of 1993, accor...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALSam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prisonThe former crypto-currency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in what's been described as one of the largest financial frauds in history. The 32-year-old was found guilty of defrauding customer...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALTrump's media company valued at $8 bn on debutTrump Media & Technology Group shares surged more than 36% in their debut on the Nasdaq that comes more than two years since its merger with a blank-check firm was announced.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALE.U. eyes frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine warEuropean Union leaders arrived at a summit to discuss whether to use billions of euros in profits from frozen Russian financial assets to buy arms for Ukraine as they try to bolster Kyiv in its fight against Moscow's invasion.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALArgentinians scan their eyes in return for cryptocurrencyMore than half a million Argentinians have had their eyes scanned in return for cryptocurrency. It's part of an online biometrics project known as Worldcoin. The company says the project protects human identity. But some countries have r...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALGlobal cyber outage grounds flights, hits banks, telecoms, mediaA software update wreaked havoc on computer systems globally, grounding flights, forcing some broadcasters off air and hitting services from banking to healthcare. An update to a product offered by global cyberscurity firm CrowdStrike ap...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGInvestor exodus could impact tough rental marketPanicked landlords feeling the pressure of high interest rates are selling investment properties on mass, resulting in fewer homes for renters. In the inner-west Sydney suburbs of Annandale and Camperdown, more than 40% of properties sol...10 News First
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSpain's renters turn to charity amid housing crisisFrancisco Carrillo is one of many Spaniards who have turned to charities like Mundo Justo (Fair World) as they find themselves priced out of the market amid a shortage of social housing and regulations that deter long-term rentals.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGArtificial intelligence and technology boosts superannuation fundsThere are early signs of strong growth for superannuation funds due to artificial intelligence. Four of the biggest funds have seen increased returns of 8 to 10% because of equity investments in the technology sector.10 News First
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBullish on Stocks But Jobs Data a ThreatShort term risk events may cause volatility in the stock market in the wake of rising unemployment. The French elections may affect the strength of the Euro after the weekend, with predictions it will lower over the the coming weeks.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALJapan's yen hit lowest ever levels since 1986Many Asian currencies tumbled in value this year against the US Dollar. In Japan, the Yen hit a new low against the dollar to levels not seen in almost 40 years.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNew financial year brings cost-of-living savingsAs the new financial year commences, Australians will see tax reductions, increased wages, additional parental leave, and rebates on power bills. However, passport costs have increased.10 News First
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBoeing agrees to buy Spirit Aero for $4.7 billionBoeing agreed to buy back Spirit Aero for $37.25 per share in an all-stock deal that values the supplier at $4.7 billion, reintegrating the company as the embattled US planemaker tries to fix is manufacturing defects.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGThe squatters taking on London's housing crisisIn the shopping streets and housing estates of the south London town of Croydon, some once-derelict buildings are slowly coming back to life, as a group of squatters take over disused commercial premises to provide beds for the homeless.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGInterest rates to rise as inflation hits six-month highMonthly inflation has increased for the third consecutive month, reaching a six-month high of 4%. This rise is primarily driven by higher housing costs, prompting the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider an interest rate increase.10 News First
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUNSC urges Israel to halt illegal settlements in West BankThe United Nations Security Council has once again urged Israel to stop its expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank. Members of the council warned that it threatens any chances of a two-state solution. But so far, repeated call...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRecord-breaking stamp ‘Z-Gril’ sells for $4.3m in New YorkAn ultra-rare one-cent US postage stamp from 1868 known as a Z-grill, one of only two in existence, was auctioned for the first time in 25 years by billionaire collector Bill Gross.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALFrench markets caught in election stormFrench markets endured another brutal sell-off, as political uncertainty unleashed the biggest weekly jump in the premium investors demand to hold French government debt since 2011 and bank stocks tumbled.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALTesla shareholders approve Musk's $56Bn pay packageElon Musk has won approval from Tesla shareholders for a pay package totalling 56 billion dollars in cash and stock options. The package had earlier been blocked by a judge, who ruled that Musk improperly influenced Tesla's board of dire...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBitcoin mining, AI data centers may stress Texas power gridERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid. Technology like crypto mining and AI data centers are among the biggest contributors to growing demand in the state.Fox News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALAthens Acropolis closes as heatwave sweeps GreeceThe Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as the season's earliest-ever heatwave swept the country, prompting school closures and health warnings.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEuro hit by shock Macron call for snap electionThe euro fell broadly, while French bonds and stocks were hit hard, following French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap parliamentary election after being trounced in a European Union vote by the far right.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHousing crisis number one issue for Irish votersAs we look at the issues dominating the European election campaign, we head to Ireland where the number one issue in the minds of voters is housing.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMexican markets spooked by Sheinbaum's big winMexican stocks fell over 6% and the peso closed at its weakest to the dollar since November after the country's ruling party scored a surprisingly strong election result and looked poised for a super-majority in Congress, something marke...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIndian markets surge on bets of Modi election winIndian shares set records, the rupee gained and bonds yields dropped in opening trade as exit polls pointed to a third term and sizeable mandate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with investors eyeing public spending to maintain economic...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBeijing may buy unsold homes to help marketChina is considering a plan for local governments nationwide to buy millions of unsold homes, Bloomberg News said, after a meeting of leaders of the ruling Communist Party called for efforts to clear mounting housing inventory.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGReviving iconic architecture: Iwan Sunito's missionRenowned developer Iwan Sunito is calling on his peers to reimagine the way they design buildings in Australia and around the world, by shifting their focus to create modern-day masterpieces like the award-winning Infinity in Sydney's Gr...LeadStory Spotlight
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALBinance founder gets four months in prisonChangpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of crypto exchange Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison following his guilty plea to violating anti-money laundering laws in November.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALSam Bankman-Fried appeals FTX fraud convictionSam Bankman-Fried, facing the prospect of spending much of his adult life behind bars, appealed his conviction and 25-year prison sentence for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALA look at Gaza's destruction six months into the warSix months after the conflict in Gaza began, Reuters cameramen ride bicycles along its ruined streets to gauge the destruction left by Israeli air strikes that have killed more than 33,000 people in retaliation for Hamas's Oct. 7 attack ...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALPalestinians concerned by Israel's 800 hectares settlement planIn the face of international criticism, Israel’s far right finance minister recently announced plans to make 800 hectares of land in the West Bank “Israeli state land” – the biggest land confiscation since the Oslo accords of 1993, accor...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALSam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prisonThe former crypto-currency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in what's been described as one of the largest financial frauds in history. The 32-year-old was found guilty of defrauding customer...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALTrump's media company valued at $8 bn on debutTrump Media & Technology Group shares surged more than 36% in their debut on the Nasdaq that comes more than two years since its merger with a blank-check firm was announced.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALE.U. eyes frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine warEuropean Union leaders arrived at a summit to discuss whether to use billions of euros in profits from frozen Russian financial assets to buy arms for Ukraine as they try to bolster Kyiv in its fight against Moscow's invasion.France 24