Month: October 2022

Read More Americans discarded 51m tons of plastic in 2021 – of which almost 95% ended up in landfills, oceans or scattered in the atmosphere Only 5% of the mountains of plastic waste generated by US households last year was recycled, according to new research by Greenpeace. Americans discarded 51m tons of wrappers, bottles and…

Read MorePost Content

Read MoreBritish Museum has displayed the contested Greek sculptures for the past 200 years.British Museum has displayed the contested Greek sculptures for the past 200 years.

Read More Decline comes as RBA documents indicate values may sink as much as 20% nationally from their February peak by end of 2024 Follow the latest updates with our live blogGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s property prices have fallen by more than 10% since their…

Read MoreRussia’s defense minister claimed in a series of calls that Ukraine was preparing to detonate a “dirty bomb” in its own territory.Russia’s defense minister claimed in a series of calls that Ukraine was preparing to detonate a “dirty bomb” in its own territory.

Read MoreMoves come amid heightened frictions over a barrage of weapons tests by North Korea.Moves come amid heightened frictions over a barrage of weapons tests by North Korea.

Read More Antony Blinken joins Ukraine and UK in dismissing Moscow’s claim, saying the world will ‘see through’ any attempt to escalate conflict What we know on day 243 of the invasion The US has rejected as “transparently false” Russia’s evidence-free claim that Ukraine is preparing to use a “dirty bomb” on its own territory…

Read MorePost Content

Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for House of the Dragon. Daemon (Matt Smith) has been expecting war—or perhaps vying for it. The brother of the now-dead king Viserys (Paddy Considine) has slowly been gathering dragon eggs over the course of several episodes, no doubt in hopes of bolstering the family’s supply of beasts…

Read MorePost Content

Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for House of the Dragon. Everyone is getting a hero edit. The Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has billed itself as an adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood. But throughout the first season, showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik have made several…

Read More Nathaniel Drummond, 19, was competing in a race at South Australia’s Seacliff Beach when the large shark attacked his vessel Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A teenager escaped unscathed after a “big shark” attacked his surf ski during a race at an Adelaide beach, tearing…

Read More Prosecutors to decide whether to pursue third trial after jurors acquitted Mosman swim instructor of 10 charges but could not reach decision on others Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The jury in the sexual abuse retrial…

Read MoreEx-prime minister pulls out of race to lead the UK, leaving former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak in the driving seat.Ex-prime minister pulls out of race to lead the UK, leaving former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak in the driving seat.

Read More New laws to strip citizenship from dual citizens suspected of terrorism are likely to pass parliament after Coalition indicated support Follow the latest updates with our live blogGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will restore powers to strip dual citizens who commit terrorist…

Read MorePost Content

Read More The Department of Conservation is looking for a biodiversity supervisor on the wild, remote coast of the South Island, a Unesco world heritage site A NZ$90,000 salary, a helicopter commute, and a Unesco world heritage site as your playground. It sounds like a dream job. But despite the considerable perks, New Zealand’s Department…

Read MoreKyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.

Read MoreChina did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.

Read More Boris Johnson dropped out of the race, and Rishi Sunak has secured at least 165 supporters Former prime minister Boris Johnson has ended his bid to return to power within months of being ousted, claiming that although he had the numbers, he would not run to replace Liz Truss, who resigned as Conservative…

Read More The 12-person jury asked if there were ‘time expectations’ on reaching a verdict but was told by the judge to take as long as they needed Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The judge presiding over the Bruce Lehrmann trial has told the jury there is…

Read MoreFormer British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this week that he is taking his name out of the running to be next leader of the Conservative Party. Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is now thought to be the leading contender for next Prime Minister.Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this week that he…

Read MoreChina’s Communist party confirmed Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term, meaning he now has more power than any other Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. Elizabeth Palmer reports.China’s Communist party confirmed Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term, meaning he now has more power than any other Chinese leader since Mao Zedong. Elizabeth Palmer…

Read MoreThe 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, now headquartered in Europe for the first time since World War II. Charlie D’Agata joined America’s most forward troops near Ukraine’s border.The 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, now headquartered in Europe for the first time since World War II. Charlie D’Agata joined America’s most…

Read MoreUganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe’s environmental concerns.Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe’s environmental concerns.

Read MorePost Content

Read MoreMillions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival.Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival.

Read MoreAs much of the world’s earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.As much of the world’s earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

Read MoreThe painting was not damaged, according to the German museum where the work was on display.The painting was not damaged, according to the German museum where the work was on display.

Read More Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is now the strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister — the third this year — at a time of political turmoil and severe economic challenges. (Image credit: Gareth Fuller/PA via AP) Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is now the strong favorite to become Britain’s next prime minister —…

Read More Evacuation orders have been issued around NSW, including for Moree, Mudgee and parts of the Riverina, while more storms are forecast for towns along the Murray in northern Victoria NSW weather: almost entire state at flood risk as Lismore braces for third major event this yearGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free…

Read MoreTwo climate activists from the group Last Generation threw mashed potatoes at Claude Monet’s painting, “Les Meules,” on Sunday, while it was on display at Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany. The museum confirmed that the painting was not damaged in the incident.Two climate activists from the group Last Generation threw mashed potatoes at Claude…

Read More More than 165 MPs declare for ex-chancellor after Johnson said he would not run despite claiming he had 102 supporters Tory leadership contest – latest updates Boris Johnson has withdrawn from the race to be Conservative leader, leaving Rishi Sunak within touching distance of becoming prime minister After senior Tories warned a Johnson…

Read More However much the ex-PM blew his own trumpet he knew he did not have enough MPs on side to get back to No 10 Tory leadership contest – latest updates For all Boris Johnson’s habitually coy language about his leadership ambitions, one thing is abundantly clear: he only withdraws from a political race…

Read More Former PM says he is withdrawing from Tory leadership contest for sake of party unity despite ‘very good chance’ of succeeding Tory leadership contest – latest updates Here is the text of Boris Johnson’s statement ruling out a dramatic attempt to return as Tory leader and prime minister. Johnson said: In the last…