A new daily weight loss pill called orforglipron, manufactured by Eli Lilly, has demonstrated superior results to Wegovy in a clinical trial of over 1,500 adults with type 2 diabetes across five countries. After 12 months, participants taking orforglipron experienced 6-8% weight loss compared to 4-5% with oral semaglutide, along with bigger drops in average blood sugar levels. However, orforglipron caused more severe gastrointestinal side effects including vomiting and diarrhoea, leading up to 10% of trial participants to discontinue use, and the medication is still awaiting regulatory approval in Australia.

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New weight loss pill outperforms rivals but causes side effects

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Iran is deploying Shaheed suicide drones, the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine, to attack Western targets including America's consulate in Dubai. These drones cost only $10,000-$20,000 to produce, feature fibreglass construction with GPS systems and 50 kilograms of high explosive, and fly low and slow to evade radar detection. The drones, powered by simple motorbike engines, are being mass-produced and can overwhelm sophisticated defence systems like the Iron Dome by attacking in groups of five to ten, making them significantly more cost-effective than the million-dollar interceptor missiles required to stop them.

Iran's $10,000 suicide drones evading billion-dollar defences

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The conflict in the Middle East has escalated beyond the region, with the US sinking an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka's coast and NATO intercepting an Iranian ballistic missile targeting Turkey. Iran has now struck 11 countries in the first 72 hours of expanded hostilities, including attacks on travel hubs in the United Arab Emirates. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong discusses the unpredictable nature of the spreading conflict, evacuation efforts for Australians in the region, and the importance of defence capabilities including the AUKUS partnership.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks on Middle East conflict 

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Jacinta Allan has unveiled new details of the work-from-home laws she hopes will get her across the line in November's state election. New polling shows the Premier falling behind Jess Wilson on major issues.

Victoria's work-from-home rules explained

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