Month: April 2023

Read More Former president launched into a series of rants on his Truth Social platform over Easter weekend Former president launched into a series of rants on his Truth Social platform over Easter weekend

Read More Ultra-fast delivery pioneer will cease trading on Friday and lay off more than 400 staff Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Fast delivery company MilkRun will close this week and all staff made redundant after the much-hyped…

Read More Documents first circulated in January before being shared with wider group in March Documents first circulated in January before being shared with wider group in March

Read More Hundreds of South Koreans were forced to flee a wildfire fueled by strong winds that burned parts of an eastern coastal city Tuesday, destroying dozens of homes. (Image credit: AP) Hundreds of South Koreans were forced to flee a wildfire fueled by strong winds that burned parts of an eastern coastal city Tuesday,…

Read More Including ministers outside cabinet, there are now more women in country’s executive than men New Zealand has reached gender equity in its government cabinet for the first time in its history. The country had elected its most diverse parliament ever under former prime minister Jacinda Ardern in 2020, significantly boosting numbers of female,…

Read MoreThe scheduled exercise comes after China ended three days of large-scale drills around Taiwan.The scheduled exercise comes after China ended three days of large-scale drills around Taiwan.

Read MoreNorth Korean leader orders expansion of war deterrence to counter ‘frantic’ aggression from US and South Korea.North Korean leader orders expansion of war deterrence to counter ‘frantic’ aggression from US and South Korea.

Read More Russia burning through artillery and aviation resources ‘destroying the city they cannot capture’, says Kyiv Russia burning through artillery and aviation resources ‘destroying the city they cannot capture’, says Kyiv

Read More The father of her children, who has not been described as her partner by authorities, says he last saw her at her home on the morning of 31 March The father of her children, who has not been described as her partner by authorities, says he last saw her at her home on…

Read MoreFinance ministers and central bank governors are meeting at the IMF to discuss challenges facing global economy.Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting at the IMF to discuss challenges facing global economy.

Read More Denys Shmyhal expected to ask for more armoured vehicles; US state department condemns detention of Wall Street Journal reporter detained on espionage charges Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal has arrived in Canada, on an official trip during which he will seek supplies of ammunition and armoured vehicles for…

Read More More than 17,000 troops are involved in the Balikatan drills, which follow days of military exercises around Taiwan by China The United States and the Philippines have launched their largest combat exercises in decades in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, a move that is likely to inflame Beijing.…

Read More Top secret documents warn of major shortfalls in Kiev’s forces and their ability to reclaim territory Leaked US intelligence documents paint a bleak picture for a much anticipated Ukrainian counter-offensive, according to the Washington Post, raising doubts about Kiev’s ability to field the manpower and ammunition needed to sustain major combat operations in…

Read MoreBalikatan exercises will involve more than 17,000 troops and come amid rising regional tensions.Balikatan exercises will involve more than 17,000 troops and come amid rising regional tensions.

Read More This is the second time he will give a deposition in the case This is the second time he will give a deposition in the case

Read More China’s president, Xi Jinping, is often the subject of internet memes that compare him to the children’s character Taiwanese are rushing to buy patches, popularised by air force pilots, that depict a Formosan black bear punching Winnie-the-Pooh – representing China’s president Xi Jinping – as a defiant symbol of the island’s resistance to…

Read MoreFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on appointees, state boards and the state Constitution as he builds toward an expected presidential candidacyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on…

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 412th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 412th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read MoreWhen police raided an illegal tobacco farm, they needed the right vehicles for rural Australia.When police raided an illegal tobacco farm, they needed the right vehicles for rural Australia.

Read More In ‘sign of goodwill’, federal government temporarily suspends WTO challenge as China agrees to review its tariffs Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has reached a deal with China that may lead to the…

Read More WASHINGTON — The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years — weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency. The national emergency allowed the government to…

Read More Exclusive: Satellite analysis shows toxic blackwater flowed into the Darling-Baaka River via the Wetherell outlet two days before the deaths Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The worst mass fish kill in living memory, which saw millions…

Read More The artist behind the magazine’s famous “fold-in” drawing, Jaffee was Mad’s longest-tenured contributor and only retired when he was 99 Al Jaffee, the pioneering Mad magazine cartoonist and inventor of the “fold-in” who worked for the publication for seven decades and retired when he was 99 years old, has died at the age…

Read More Beijing clearly does not want to spend efforts and resources on talking to someone that undermines and vilifies it at every turn A recent Politico article, citing unnamed US officials, claims that China is “ghosting” the US, ignoring American attempts to re-establish diplomatic communications after they broke down in February. If you aren’t…

Read More In open letter, 48 MPs and senators warn ‘closest strategic ally’ that pursuit of WikiLeaks founder ‘set a dangerous precedent’ Australian federal politicians from across the political spectrum have jointly asked the US attorney general, Merrick Garland, to abandon attempts to extradite Julian Assange from the UK. The 48 MPs and senators –…

Read More The federal law enforcement agency said that public phone charging sites are vulnerable to “bad actors” The FBI has urged Americans to stay away from free phone charging stations found at airports, hotels and other public places, saying they could be used to hack into citizen’s devices and may pose a threat to…

Read More Two dogs seized by council from a Woodridge property after the child sustained significant abdominal, chest and shoulder injuries Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A six-year-old girl is in a serious condition in hospital after being…

Read MoreTsai Ing-wen says Beijing’s military drills, which simulated an invasion, were a risk to peace and stability.Tsai Ing-wen says Beijing’s military drills, which simulated an invasion, were a risk to peace and stability.

Read More How much do you really want to know about horrormeister Ari Aster’s preoccupations and anxieties? That’s a question to consider seriously before subjecting yourself to Beau Is Afraid, a bleak black comedy that’s very occasionally hilarious, though mostly just tedious. Joaquin Phoenix stars as Beau, who’s born into this world in the movie’s…

Read MoreChina has completed three days of military drills meant to simulate a blockade of Taiwan. The drills included an aircraft carrier and nuclear-capable bombers as tensions continue to ramp up following a meeting between House Speaker McCarthy and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. Elizabeth Palmer reports.China has completed three days of military drills meant to…

Read MoreJakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.

Read MoreOfficials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leaders.Officials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leaders.

Read MoreTwo overcrowded fishing boats carrying 800 and 400 people are found off the coast of Sicily.Two overcrowded fishing boats carrying 800 and 400 people are found off the coast of Sicily.

Read MoreRepublican Mike Gallagher questions how Elon Musk ‘balances’ US government support and reliance on Chinese market.Republican Mike Gallagher questions how Elon Musk ‘balances’ US government support and reliance on Chinese market.

Read More Deja Taylor charged with felony child neglect and misdemeanour recklessness by grand jury Deja Taylor charged with felony child neglect and misdemeanour recklessness by grand jury