Mass sparky strike to affect millions
Millions of residents in one state will be affected when electricians strike next week after a breakdown in wage negotiations.
Vance ‘cat ladies’ comment triggers fury from Harris supporters
WASHINGTON: US Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance is learning the hard way that the Internet loves not only cats but also childless catwomen, as comments resurfaced in which he claimed the childless were less fit to govern. In a 2021 clip, Vance singled out Kamala Harris, now the Democratic presidential candidate, among other things when … Read more
Horror reality of being a FIFO worker
A former FIFO miner working at a major mining company dishes on a horror loophole that drove him and many others to quit and nearly broke him.
4 rockets hit Iraq’s air base housing US-led coalition forces
One killed, two injured in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon as fears of escalation grow BEIRUT: One person was killed and two injured in an Israeli military attack on the Lebanese border village of Rab Al-Thalathin on Thursday, amid growing concern over the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Hezbollah said it fired anti-aircraft … Read more
$1.05 trillion plunge hits Wall Street as tech companies suffer
Tech companies are no longer investors' darlings as the 'Magnificent Seven' reported a drop in profits.
Major airline ends 53-year-old boarding rule
One of the world's largest airlines is planning a radical change to the way customers board – and it could put an end to a famous meme.
Djibouti PM receives Saudi deputy foreign minister
RIYADH: The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosted a reception on Wednesday at Riyadh's Palace of Culture to mark the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army. “We would like to use this opportunity to celebrate not only our history, but also the history of military and security cooperation between Saudi Arabia … Read more
‘OMG’: Bunnings rave gets the green light
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will 'bring the tyres' and host a surprise event following a social media push from a well-known Australian band.
Flick impressed by Yamal, Ansu and Barcelona’s youth as German coach settles in at new club
WASHINGTON: Second-half goals by Argentine forwards Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza gave Mexico's Liga MX a 4-1 victory over Major League Soccer in Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game. Argentinian striker German Berterame and Moroccan winger Oussama Idrissi also scored for the Mexican league's elite squad in the triumph in Columbus, Ohio. MLS had won both previous … Read more
Argentina coach slams chaotic ‘scandal’ at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
WASHINGTON: Second-half goals by Argentine forwards Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza gave Mexico's Liga MX a 4-1 victory over Major League Soccer in Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game. Argentinian striker German Berterame and Moroccan winger Oussama Idrissi also scored for the Mexican league's elite squad in the triumph in Columbus, Ohio. MLS had won both previous … Read more
