Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a 'witch'?

Over recent weeks, the slogan "ditch the witch" has been featured alongside AI-generated photos of Victorian premier Jacinta Allan. She's depicted in a dusty and distressed witch's hat, a fake wart on her chin, on billboards and trucks around Melbourne in the lead up to the state election this November.

 

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

As the United Kingdom and other countries make moves to follow Australia's lead in restricting access to social media for under 16s, there is still much we don't know about how the technology impacts young people's mental health over time.

 

How bait‑and‑switch sales tricks make us click on online 'bargains'

You're browsing a major online marketplace for a warm winter jacket, when a sponsored listing catches your eye: a black, fleece-lined jacket, prominently priced for sale from A$18.99 each. It's just what you want. So you click through, ready to grab a bargain.

Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby

BEIRUT (AP) – The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said. Israel’s military appears to be trying to make as many gains as possible in case a U.S.-Iran agreement is reached to end the war in the region, which is likely to include Lebanon.

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad

Ahead of Australia’s opening World Cup match, the Socceroos are celebrating the immigrants on the squad.

Antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities

When the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion holds its remaining blocks of public hearings between late June and the end of August, they are likely to trigger some awkward questions and divisive debates.

Australia coach Popovic signs contract extension ahead of Socceroos' opener at World Cup

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Australia coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension through early 2027 on the eve of his team’s World Cup opening match against Turkey on Saturday.

Bangladesh secures maiden ODI series win over Australia

MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) – Bangladesh secured its first one-day international series win over Australia on Thursday. A 2 1/2-hour rain delay forced a revised DLS target of 192 in 41 overs and Bangladesh reached 195-5 with six overs to spare to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday, as part of Kyiv’s campaign of strikes on military and energy targets deep inside Russia.