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– Most Australians still support immigration and multiculturalism, but more feel poorer, pessimistic and distrustful of government, according to the annual Scanlon report on social cohesion. The 2026 Mapping Social Cohesion study, released on November 5, asked more than 10,000

– Commonwealth Bank has again cut its outlook for Australian property, warning of the largest fall in home prices on record. The major lender now expects the five-capital-city average to drop 15% from its peak. National dwelling values are forecast

The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor

– Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is drawing strong demand and close scrutiny in its first weeks on sale. The book-style device pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner screen, and both share the same aspect

– Apple has introduced a redesigned MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display and touch input, making it the first Mac to support touch. The company announced the 14-inch and 16-inch models on October 28 and opened pre-orders the same

Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience

– The International Labour Organization has published a working paper examining how international labour standards can guide the responsible use of artificial intelligence at work. The study was released on October 23 as ILO Working Paper 182. It argues that

– INTERPOL and the World Health Organization formalized a cooperation pact aimed at confronting threats that lie at the intersection of public health and security. Announced on October 16 from their respective headquarters in Lyon and Geneva, this agreement combines

Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It

– The activity data publicly shared on Strava has shed light on the routines and movements of hundreds associated with New Zealand Defence Force facilities. An analysis identified 565 Strava profiles that logged activities at NZDF camps and bases starting