Birdsville breaks Queensland record for hottest January day with 49.4C temperature
An outback town has recorded Queensland's hottest January day of all time and cemented its ranking as one of the top four warmest locations in…
As Trump looms, top EU politician calls for European nuclear deterrent – POLITICO
Facing the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, the head of the EU's biggest political grouping is calling for Europeans to prepare…
Manhunt underway in Arkansas for 2 ‘dangerous’ escaped inmates
1 of 2 | Jatonia Bryant, 23, is one of two inmates of the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center in Pine Bluff, Ark., who were…
Is it ready to fight Vladimir Putin alone? – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Can Europe fend off a Russian attack on its own? It’s a question that…
Seaplane crashes into Sydney Harbour near Shark Island after aborted take-off
Passengers have spoken about their lucky escape after the seaplane they were travelling on crashed into Sydney Harbour during an aborted take-off.Key points:Police said one…
Trump preemptively rejects Haley donor money
The message came on the heels of Trump’s win in New Hampshire, as he handily beat the former South Carolina governor for the second time,…
Russian lawmakers approve bill to seize property from army critics | Russia-Ukraine war News
The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, approved the bill by a 395-3 vote in the first of three required readings. Russian lawmakers have approved a…
Regulators are our ‘last hope’ at fixing social media – POLITICO
LONDON — A former insider at tech giant Meta has said that social media companies are failing to keep kids safe online, and that government…
FAA bans Boeing 737 Max 9 production expansion, clears path for jets to fly
The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared a path to return 171 grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to the sky in a plan that also…
Nikki Haley tries to claim victory thus far in GOP presidential race
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Despite losing both Iowa and New Hampshire to Donald Trump, Nikki Haley is nevertheless trying to frame those losses as a victory…
Suspect arrested over South Africa building fire that killed 77 | Crime News
A 29-year-old man told an inquiry of his involvement in starting the fire on August 31, 2023. South African police have arrested a man suspected…
Orbán backs Sweden’s NATO bid in sudden U-turn – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the last remaining holdout in Sweden's bid to join NATO, now says he supports its application and vows that Hungary's…
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $149.5M to settle Washington state opioid claims
Johnson & Johnson officials agreed to pay a proposed $149.5 million settlement to end a lawsuit filed by state of Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson…
Proud Boys member gets 6 years for Capitol riot role after berating judge
WASHINGTON — A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys extremist group members was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison after he…
How to renovate safely when you run into unexpected bugs, mould and other nasties
When Lucas MacLean and Mackenzie Jowett bought their latest renovator's delight, they anticipated it would be like their previous DIY projects.Instead, it brought with it an…
Giant Russian military plane crashes in fireball – POLITICO
A large Russian military plane crashed Wednesday morning in a massive fireball close to the Ukrainian border, with Russian authorities reporting 74 casualties. The Ilyushin…
Turkey, Iran agree on need for regional stability amid Israel’s war on Gaza | Politics News
The war in Gaza topped the agenda as Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi met in Ankara. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says…
Judge rules Fox News can pursue counterclaim against Smartmatic
Fox News is trying to fight off the defamation lawsuit from Smartmatic by challenging the voting machine company’s damages claim. The conservative-leaning news channel is…
‘Mass casualties’ reported in Khan Younis as IDF forces target Hamas strongholds
1 of 11 | Smoke billows over Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip during an Israeli bombardment on Wednesday. Israel Defense Forces are reported…
Arizona GOP chair resigns following leaked recording
According to DeWit, the recording, first reported by the Daily Mail, was selectively edited and taken out of context. DeWit explained his comments in the…