NEWS

Zip shares rose 14% after a record 29% fall triggered by US fraud losses, with investors weighing continued growth against higher bad debts and control concerns.

PLS Group shares rose 7.4% after a steep sell-off, but remain under pressure as falling lithium prices, weaker demand expectations and rising supply weigh on sentiment.

Ora Banda Mining shares rose 7.43% after a sharp weekly sell-off, as investors weighed a quarterly production shortfall, higher costs, funding capacity and the company's growth plans.

PDI Gold shares rose 7.2% despite weaker gold prices, recovering from recent losses as investors assessed Kiniero production, the Bankan project and regional political risks.

Minerals 260 shares rose 7.2% as investors returned to the Bullabulling gold project despite weaker bullion prices, with the developer advancing funding, drilling and approvals for planned production.

The S&P/ASX 200 recovered from early losses as energy and mining stocks gained, while banks and retailers weakened amid rising oil prices and growing bets on an RBA rate hike.

Elon Musk's admission that SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink access has accelerated efforts by Europe, Canada and other governments to develop independent satellite communications networks.

MrBeast's real-life version of Squid Game is nearing 1 billion views, leading a list of five blockbuster videos built around cash prizes, spectacle and escalating costs.

Investigators have sent evidence from Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home to four specialised laboratories as they pursue DNA leads, while authorities continue seeking information nearly nine months after her disappearance.

Clocks across the Netherlands and the European Union have moved back to standard time, while member states remain divided over whether to end the twice-yearly changes.

London's Metropolitan Police is reviewing its handling of a 2019 letter alleging offences by Thomas Markle Sr., while Philippine authorities investigate separate claims he possessed child sexual abuse material.

France's government is combining a major security operation with education and budget promises as nationwide protests continue over school conditions, university admissions, austerity and living costs.

South Korea's 10 largest business groups lost about 1,101 trillion won in market value as semiconductor shares plunged amid a global retreat from AI-related stocks.

About 60,000 runners are expected at the 2026 New York City Marathon, which features a 50th-anniversary celebration, a Bronx course change and a strong international field.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed experimental AI tools that estimate biological age and cancer survival risk from facial photographs, but say further validation is needed before clinical use.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticised Elon Musk over Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said satellite services had been restored to full speed.

Los Angeles County officials confirmed a second rabid raccoon in Westlake Village, raising concerns about local wildlife transmission while urging residents to avoid animals and vaccinate pets.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to report record profits, but steep share-price falls have raised doubts about AI-driven memory demand, competition and future earnings.

Early iPhone Duo owners in several markets report cracks along the inner display hinge after limited use. Apple has provided some replacements, but the cause and broader scope remain unclear.

Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, has launched worldwide with strong demand despite its roughly $2,000 price, limited supply and mixed early reviews.

Royal author Robert Jobson says King Charles privately uses affectionate nicknames for Catherine, Princess of Wales, who reportedly calls him "Grandpa" because of his role as her children's grandfather.

The Tampa Bay Rays will start Drew Rasmussen against Milwaukee's Logan Henderson in World Series Game 2, seeking to level the Series after the Brewers won Friday's opener.

Most major Middle East airports remain open, but Riyadh faces severe restrictions and airlines continue cancelling services amid attacks, airspace warnings and rerouted flights across the region.

Ship attacks around the Strait of Hormuz reached a record in October, damaging supertankers and reducing traffic sharply as tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel escalate.

Global oil prices have surged after increased attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reverse recent petrol-price declines and intensify Australia's inflation pressures.

Wrestling legend Ric Flair was reportedly taken to hospital after falling outside a Tampa restaurant, hours after announcing he was being treated for a blood clot in his leg.

Stevie Wonder is seeking to evict former partner Carmen Efferson from a Los Angeles home, where court documents say she has lived rent-free since 1988.

Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after revealing her breast cancer diagnosis, sharing the update with daughter Kai Trump during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Jacob Misiorowski set a World Series velocity record at 103.5 mph, then delivered five strong innings as Milwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 3-2 in Game 1.