Almost two million evacuated as Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan. US politician Omar proposes redirecting $140 billion from immigration enforcement to communities, while UK police investigate a Sheffield shooting.
Australia’s major banks expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise interest rates by 25 basis points next week, as persistent inflation and surging oil prices increase pressure on the central bank. The move would signal that the RBA is prioritising inflation control despite slowing economic growth…
A Newspoll survey suggests nearly two-thirds of Australians want migration reduced, highlighting immigration as a major political issue. The findings come as the Albanese government announces measures to lower migration, tighten visa rules and prioritise workers in key industries. Among 1,244 voters, 66% supported fewer migrant arrivals, while…
Billy Joel played the harmonica himself on “Piano Man”, as well as the piano. The harmonica became one of the song’s defining sounds, helping create its warm, melancholy character and reinforcing Joel’s intimate, one-man-band performance. Joel wrote the song drawing on his experiences playing lounge bars in the…
The article examines Trent Reznor's battle with addiction and mental health during the 1990s, exploring how his superstardom with Nine Inch Nails paradoxically worsened his psychological state. Despite achieving massive success with Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral, Reznor descended into self-destructive behaviour, self-medicating with heroin, cocaine…
Sylvester Stallone has disclosed that he rejected an offer to serve as one of Donald Trump's special ambassadors to Hollywood, contradicting the president's public announcement made in early 2025. Stallone recounted declining the position after meeting with Trump, stating that Hollywood's corporate structure and decentralised nature made such…
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart injured his left knee during the opening series against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. The injury has raised concerns about a possible medial collateral ligament (MCL) problem, which could sideline him for some time, while wide receiver Malik Nabers was…
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple has premiered her third major film on American labour, Union Town, which follows workers fighting for better wages and conditions at three New York City employers: UPS, Amazon, and food delivery apps such as DoorDash. The film comes at a time when union…
Four-year-old Gus Lamont disappeared on 27 September after being seen playing near his grandparents’ remote sheep station in South Australia, about 40 kilometres south of Yunta. Despite extensive ground and air searches, he has not been found. His grandmother, Josie Murray, now says she believes a stranger abducted…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is travelling to New York for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly. Despite previously describing Trump's politics as "poisonous", Burnham has made a significant diplomatic shift, now declaring that he trusts the President and views…
Unplugging a PC during a power outage can protect it from voltage fluctuations and surges, particularly when electricity is restored. Remaining connected to household wiring leaves sensitive components such as the motherboard, RAM and SSD exposed, even if the computer is switched off; running systems may also suffer…
Otto Preminger’s 1968 film *Skidoo* satirised the counterculture movement through the story of ex-gangster Tony Banks, who is sent to assassinate a prisoner but ends up taking LSD in Alcatraz. Its psychedelic visuals, musical comedy and clashes between hippies, organised crime and older generations reflected the era’s changing…
British photographer Henley Spiers won the Bird Photographer of the Year competition and its £3,000 prize with Sunball Rocket, showing a northern gannet diving into Scottish waters. The image highlights the bird’s remarkable hunting technique and speed, reaching up to 86km/h, while capturing the contrast between its nurturing…
The antitrust settlement of state attorneys general's lawsuit over Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery requires Paramount to maintain an ad-supported streaming service like Pluto TV for five years. To ensure fair competition, Paramount must keep cable carriage negotiations separate from Warner Bros. Discovery's offerings, or face mandatory…
Riley Green made his coaching debut on The Voice season 30, where he successfully recruited 19-year-old country artist Joe Henley to join his team. Henley delivered an impressive performance of Travis Tritt's "Anymore" that impressed both Green and fellow coach Kelly Clarkson, who both turned their chairs for…
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has been told that a skin graft intended to repair her badly injured left leg has failed, leaving her devastated three months after the attack. The 35-year-old Sydney mother said the wound remains open and doctors are now trying a different treatment approach.…
Season 30 of NBC’s *The Voice* introduces changes to how contestants are selected, while retaining the show’s blind-audition format and competitive judging. Traditional blocks have been removed, and a new First In Button gives the first judge to turn around priority in claiming an artist, even if other…
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is seeking to reduce Kemen Taylor II’s life sentence for his role in the 2011 killing of 13-year-old Ray’Jon Gomez. Prosecutors argue that Taylor, who acted as the getaway driver, received an excessively harsh sentence and that his conduct and rehabilitation warrant reconsideration.…
A second major technical failure at Britain's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) in just two weeks has left hundreds of flights grounded and thousands of passengers stranded, triggering renewed pressure for the resignation of chief executive Martin Rolfe. A "connectivity issue" at NATS's Prestwick office in Scotland precipitated…
Leaked rumours suggest the upcoming Pokémon Winds and Waves game could introduce 300 new Pokémon, which would represent the largest generation in the franchise's history. This prospect has sparked concern amongst the gaming community, with some viewing it as an overwhelming addition to an already extensive roster, whilst…