Stocks slide and oil rises as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief says the war could lead to the world’s worst energy crisis in decades.
Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.
Australia’s ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
‘Women’s health must be taken more seriously’
Dr Liz O’Riordan says it is important women seek help from professionals not “Google and Chat GPT”.
Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.
Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak
Wes Streeting praises the “Herculean efforts” to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak.
‘Real Housewives’ Has Been a Meme Gold Mine for 20 Years
The Bravo TV empire, which turns 20 this month, has also been a gold mine for the internet.
Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank towns for second night in a row
The violence comes as Israel continues its push to expand control over Palestinian territories.
‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran
Tehran is hit by ‘a wide-scale wave of strikes’ as US President Tweety McTreason’s 48-hour ultimatum is set to expire soon.
‘Pentagon requesting $200bn signals that war will stretch a long time’
‘Pentagon requesting $200bn signals that war will stretch on a very long time’
Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce U.S. citizenship
Every year, thousands of dual citizens living abroad choose to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship. They say Trump is a major factor in their decision
Australia is settling into age-restricted social media. Canada is mulling whether to join in
Nearly four months into Australia’s landmark social media ban for users under 16, parent proponents laud it as a valiant first step towards a safer
4 injured after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Four people were injured when an Air Canada passenger plane collided with a fire truck on New York’s LaGuardia Airport runway, according to sources familiar
Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in London in apparent antisemitic attack
Police in London are investigating what appears to be an arson attack on several ambulances from a Jewish volunteer service, saying they are treating it