Aussie billionaires $120bn richer in four years
Most people are left “scraping for crumbs” while Australia's billionaires have amassed an obscene amount of wealth since the pandemic began.
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Delays expected at Sydney airport amid strike
Passengers flying Qantas can expect cancellations and delays as strike action is expected to cause disruption.
Saudi deputy FM participates in Sudan peace efforts meeting
BAHA: In the heart of Saudi Arabia's Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. The pear, locally known as Al-Barshumi, has blossomed from a niche crop into a growing industry. Once confined to private farms, cultivation of cracker pears has stimulated scientific research and yielded a variety of food, medicinal and cosmetic … Read more
US files details of Boeing’s plea deal related to plane crashes. It’s in the hands of a judge now
The US Justice Department filed a deal with Boeing on Wednesday in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to a fraud charge for misleading US regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. The detailed settlement was filed in federal district court in Texas. The US … Read more
‘OMG’: Bunnings rave gets the green light
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will “bring the tires” and host a massive party following a TikTok campaign.
Hundreds of tourists turned away from Bali
Hundreds of Australian tourists are being denied entry to Indonesia's paradise island for a reason.
Eiffel Tower stadium wows Olympic beach volleyball players: ‘I got goosebumps’
PARIS: Lezana Placette felt a wave of calm and looked up at Paris' most iconic landmark. “When I get a little nervous, I just turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It should help remind me what I'm playing for,” said the French beach volleyball player as he stood on the sand at … Read more
Iga Swiatek: Clay queen targets Olympic gold
PARIS: There will be no flags or fanfare for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but Russia's highest-profile athlete in the French capital is unlikely to be far from the headlines. The tennis star, along with other Russians and Belarusians at the Games, must compete as a neutral following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Having shown … Read more
Messi-less MLS fall 4-1 to Mexican league in All-Star Game
JABALIA, Palestinian Territories: On a makeshift pitch in war-torn Gaza, a young player and goalkeeper block out the roaring crowd and focus solely on the football as they kick off.The referee blows the whistle and the penalty taker fires the ball into the makeshift goal, sparking wild celebrations as the crowd swarms him.For fans and … Read more
NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star
Watermelon soap from cosmetics company Lush will support the mental health of Palestinian children LONDON: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched a watermelon soap, the proceeds of which will fund essential mental health support and trauma counseling for children in Gaza and the West Bank. Watermelons have emerged as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine, … Read more
