Tragic incident in popular Philippine resort leaves three dead
Two Australian nationals and their Filipina companion were found dead in a hotel room in the picturesque resort city of Tagaytay, south of Manila. The local police are now racing…
The pay-off: UK’s Liberal Democrats go for rich seats and win big
The well-heeled are just as likely to unseat politicians they don’t like as the hard-up. And their votes matter more. Or so it seems after the July 4 UK general…
Who will be Donald Trump’s vice president candidate? Here are the front runners
Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for vice president at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 15. Initially many expected him to make the announcement at…
Australian car buyers set to benefit from EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Australian car buyers could soon see more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) on the market, thanks to new tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese EVs. Starting July 5, the…
Football coming home, says Keir Starmer after England advance to Euro 2024 final
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer thinks football is coming home again 58 years after England won the Fifa World Cup in 1966. He said this in Washington, where he met…
Trump attacks vice president Kamala Harris at Florida rally
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is now targeting vice president Kamala Harris as rumours abound that she could be the presidential candidate if Joe Biden steps aside from running. Trump did…
Cyber Threats Rising: Australia’s ASD alerts to Chinese hackers
Australia's cyber intelligence agency, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), issued a rare and stark warning on July 9 regarding the growing cyber threats from state-sponsored Chinese hackers. The ASD specifically…
Satanists volunteer at Florida schools in protest against religious bill by governor Ron DeSantis
In retaliation to a religious bill pushed by Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis, Satanists may soon be walking the halls of its public schools. How did this happen? It all…
White House clarifies issue of Biden’s health after media storm
The White House announced on July 8 that Joe Biden has not seen a neurologist apart from his annual physicals. The issue came up after journalists questioned the president’s press…
Seagull: A tiny electric car making American automakers nervous
In the bustling streets of China, a tiny, affordable electric car called the Seagull has emerged, sending ripples of anxiety through American automakers and politicians. Launched last year by Chinese…