Big problem with new Aussie passports
A traveler has discovered a major flaw with her brand new Australian passport, and it turns out she's not the only one.
Chi Chi Rodriguez, Hall of Fame golfer known for antics on the greens, dies at 88
NEW YORK: Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer whose antics on the greens and inspirational life story made him one of the sport's most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday. He was 88. Rodriguez's death was announced by Carmelo Javier Rios, a senator in Rodriguez's native Puerto Rico. He … Read more
Young Aussie’s ‘impulsive’ act that led to multimillion-dollar business
A hugely successful young Aussie has revealed the 'impulse decision' she made as a teenager that led to her running a multi-million dollar business.
Michelin chef launches surprise new menu
She's a wildly successful chef who officiated Harry and Meghan's wedding and is now serving Aussies an epic menu at her three-hatted restaurant.
Over 20 spiny-tailed lizards released in royal reserve
RIYADH: More than 20 spiny-tailed lizards have been released into the King Khalid Royal Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move is part of a joint program between the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife. The authority said it would increase the reptile's population, amid warnings … Read more
Chilling megaquake warning for Japan
Authorities are warning that Japan, as there is an increased risk of a mega-quake striking, could devastate the archipelago.
UN approves its first treaty targeting cybercrime
NAIROBI: The African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday it is “likely” to declare a public health emergency next week due to the growing outbreak of mpox on the continent.The decision will unlock funding to fight the outbreak, including procuring much-needed vaccines, and trigger a coordinated continental response to the virus.Jean Kaseya, director of the … Read more
Elon Musk’s misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study
WASHINGTON: False or misleading US election claims posted on X by Elon Musk have racked up nearly 1.2 billion views this year, a watchdog reported on Thursday, highlighting the billionaire's potential influence on the highly polarized White House race. Ahead of the November election, researchers have warned that X, formerly Twitter, is a hotbed of … Read more
‘Mouse shuffle’: Worrying new trend emerging among remote workers
There's a worrying new trend that's started to emerge among remote workers — and it's one that spells bad news for managers.
Harris doesn’t back Israel arms embargo, aide says
WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris does not support an arms embargo on US ally Israel, a top aide said Thursday, in one of the first substantive statements on her Gaza war policy since entering the White House in 2024 in July. The comments came a day after the US vice president was heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at … Read more
