Atomic Energy Agency says it's lost knowledge of Iran's nuclear facilities; the 25th anniversary of the backpacker murder approaches; Spain is headed to the World Cup semi-finals after beating Belgium.
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- Atomic Energy Agency says it's lost knowledge of Iran's nuclear facilities
- 25th anniversary of backpacker murder approaches
- Spain headed to World Cup semi-finals after beating Belgium
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has "lost continuity of knowledge" across Iran's declared nuclear facilities.
The latest report from the agency was discussed at the UN Security Council and comes as new satellite imagery reported by CNN shows Iran may be attempting to rebuild suspected nuclear facilities.
UN undersecretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, says there have been no in-field verification activities under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty safeguards Agreement in the most recent reporting period.
"The Agency also reported a significant deterioration in its situational awareness following the attacks against Iran by the United States and Israel that began on 28th February 2026. It had now lost continuity of knowledge across all of Iran's declared nuclear facilities.”
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Northern Territory police have released never-before-seen video of convicted murderer Bradley John Murdoch being interviewed less than three weeks before he died.
Murdoch was found guilty by jury in 2005 of fatally shooting British backpacker Peter Falconio near the remote Central Australian town of Barrow Creek in 2001.
The video comes just days out from the 25th anniversary of the backpacker's disappearance.
In the video, officers make a last-ditch attempt to have Murdoch reveal information about the whereabouts of Peter Falconio’s remains but Murdoch continued to maintain his innocence.
"I don't know anything about it, ok, you've been told on that answer, move on, don't beat around the bush cause I'm going to cut you short every time. I know nothing, know nothing. I've said this for 22 years I know nothing. I know that. You keep asking these questions. I know nothing."
A half-a-million dollar reward is on offer for anyone who can provide information that leads to discovery of Falconio’s remains.
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The United Nations says a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo risks exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the country.
The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine, has infected almost 1,800 people and killed more than 600 since it was detected in the country in May.
The World Health Organisation says four out of every five new cases have no known links to existing patients.
WHO emergencies director Chikwe Ihekweazu says this means the true outbreak could be much larger than official data suggests.
"We estimate based on some modelling that we've done that is anywhere between two to four times the number of cases that we're finding is probably the true scale of the outbreak. Now where it lies in that spectrum, it's also geographically dependent. So we think here in Bunia, still at the moment, one of two tests that we do turn out to be positive."
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Research shows two-thirds of workers in Australia have experienced or witnessed racism at work, with employers being urged to recognise racism as a workplace hazard.
The Australian Institute of Health and Safety research shows over 30 per cent of survey respondents had low confidence that health and safety professionals could identify racism as a psychosocial risk.
The institute has released a statement recognising racism as a preventable work-related harm to be managed by leaders.
The statement says clear policies on racism should be reinforced at every level and incidents should be addressed quickly.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in New Zealand for the final stop of his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
He is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit New Zealand in 40 years and will hold talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to deepen cooperation in areas including trade, defence, education and sports.
Mr Modi is expected to mark New Zealand's recently signed free trade agreement with India during his visit, alongside growing ties between the two countries.
After addressing Australia's Indian community, Auckland's Indian community have been preparing for a similar welcome, with a Kia Ora Modi community event planned in Auckland.
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Spain are through to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium in Los Angeles.
Fabián Ruiz gave Spain the lead before Charles De Ketelaere equalised for Belgium just before half-time.
Mikel Merino then struck in the 88th minute after coming off the bench, placing Spain in the final four.
"Cubarsí taking aim..and buried, it's that man again,.. is beaten and Spain take the lead late on, Mikel Merino climbing up the bench once again."
Spain will face France in a semi-final on July 15 at 5am AEST.
