'Magic pill' for weight loss released in Australia - but is it worth the hype? From price to side effects, here's what you should know
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk aims to have tablets available in Australia by the end of the year.
Read moreFrench blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
Nov 4, 2026
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.
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AI moves beyond recommendations to reshape entire shopping experience on e-commerce apps: Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way e-commerce applications personalise the shopping experience, moving beyond conventional product recommendations to potentially influence the entire interface customers see when they open an app, according to an industry report by AppMaker.
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Markets react with caution to Democrats' victory in US midterms
Investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday in the wake of the Democratic Party's takeover of Congress in the US midterm elections. Oil prices meanwhile ticked slightly higher, as uncertainty remains over the direction of US President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Also in this edition, we focus on the central issue of this midterm campaign: the rise in the cost of living.
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Realme 17T 5G live images reveal redesigned camera module and slimmer bezels ahead of launch
Realme 17T 5G live images have surfaced online, revealing a redesigned rear camera module and slimmer display bezels ahead of its expected launch. The smartphone is expected to succeed the Realme 16T 5G and join the upcoming Realme 17 series as a more affordable offering.
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Too many cooks spoil the AIR: Cooking overtakes vehicle exhausts as London's biggest source of harmful air pollution, study finds
When it comes to sources of air pollution in London, cars and construction might be the first things that spring to mind. But a new study has revealed a more unexpected culprit.
Read more87% of organisations face threat-related incidents, preparedness gaps persist: McKinsey
Around 87 per cent of organisations experienced at least one threat-related incident in the 24 months preceding a survey, but many remain inadequately prepared to deal with risks beyond conventional cybersecurity, according to a report by McKinsey & Company.
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It's hunting season: Nearly 200 deer in eastern Montreal park to be culled to curb overpopulation
The nearly $350,000 hunt will take place in the Pointe-aux-Prairies Nature Park over a few nights next week. The current deer population density in the area is 10 times higher than provincial guidelines call for. Experts say the forest can’t sustain that.
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Wingtech rejects Nexperia restructuring, cites ‘discrimination’ towards Chinese investors
Shanghai-listed Wingtech Technology has rejected a restructuring proposal under which it would lose control of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia’s assets outside China, condemning the plan as an “expropriation” driven by discrimination. The stand-off deepens a year-long dispute between Wingtech and Dutch authorities, as the company faces an impending delisting deadline at home, while Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten prepares for an official visit to Beijing in the spring. In a statement on Tuesday,...
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Gen Z adoption paves the way for the agentic AI tipping point
More than half of Gen Z travellers trust artificial intelligence to complete bookings on their behalf, according to this year’s WTM Global Travel Report, released today. The study aggregates proprietary data from the report’s partner, Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company and findings from other respected research companies, with case studies and examples from travel organisations.
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PS5 console Black Friday deals 2026: Sony announces game discounts, hardware offers remain unconfirmed
Sony's PlayStation Black Friday Sale 2026 began on November 4, offering up to 75% off thousands of PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, with discounts running until November 30. The sale preview includes 16 titles, while deals on PS5 consoles, controllers and other accessories are yet to be announced.
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Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force
On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the "very poor" category.
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Propellic CEO reveals at WTM Day 1 why AI search is driving travel’s fastest consumer shift
Kicking off Day 1 of World Travel Market (WTM) London, industry leaders gathered at the Trends Stage for the panel ‘Can Next Gen Find You? How Language, Search and Trust Shape Discoverability’ to address how Gen Z search habits and generative AI are shifting traditional travel marketing. Moderated by Joyce Oladeinde (Crescendo Digital), the session brought together Ore Ade (TikTok LIVE), Reza Moaiandin (SALT.agency), and Brennen Bliss, Founder and CEO of Propellic, to examine what travel brands must fix immediately to remain visible in an era of algorithmic search.
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