Australia news live: NT police still seek answers over 25 year-old murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never found Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Minister says government waiting to see ‘what happens’ amid Trump’s threat for 20% Strait of Hormuz tariff Kristy McBain, the federal minister for emergency management, said the government is waiting to see “what happens” amid US president Donald Trump’s demand for a 20% tariff on all cargoes shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. We really need to see some restraint here and constructive engagement to prevent further escalation … We’ll wait to see what happens here. … We know that there needs to be an agreement that is struck and one that lasts, because otherwise it is Australian households and consumers who ultimately end up paying the price. But we’ll continue to play our part here and continue to call for that de-escalation. They do a lot of research. They know who your followers are, who your parents and families might be. They’re increasingly using generative AI to create avatars or personas that are not real people or voice cloning. It can happen very quickly. … Once you take your clothes off, they capture that and immediately start sextorting you. Sometimes they feel like their life is over. One of the key tips we give them is to disclose, disclose, disclose. You won’t be surprised that it’s an underreported crime. Continue reading...