Newly Declassified Docs Describe China’s Election Influence Efforts, Concern That US Intel Downplayed Connections
The White House released the files while President Trump addressed the nation on Thursday.
‘Going Dark’: The High-Tech Tricks Behind Illegal Chinese Fishing in the Pacific
‘It’s very common practice, especially in the Pacific Ocean, for Chinese fishing vessels to transmit false positions,’ said Peter Hammarstedt.
Labor Commits Nearly $42 Million to Protect Muslim Institutions in Anti-Islamophobia Campaign
‘There is simply no place in Australia, or anywhere in the world, for Islamophobia and racial hatred,’ said Anthony Albanese.
Hanson Reiterates Planned Burqa Ban, Migration Curbs During on Robinson Podcast
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is due to speak at the British Conservative Political Action Conference.
US Says Hong Kong Won’t Regain Special Status After Emergency Expires
‘Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to justify differential treatment,’ State Department stated.
Manila Condemns China Daily’s ‘Demeaning, Dehumanizing’ Portrayal of Filipinos
The Philippines summoned China’s ambassador and demanded the removal of state media material that officials called ‘outright racism.’
From Cricket to ‘Brain Sauce’: Exploring Life Around Australia’s Oldest Parliament
A free exhibition at New South Wales Parliament House reveals the food, sport, and social habits of politicians through rarely seen artefacts.
Australia to Introduce New Modern Slavery Offence for Big Businesses
The government says companies with more than $100 million in revenue will face tougher obligations to address forced labour in their supply chains.
Zelenskyy’s Decision to Replace Defense Minister Sparks Rare Wartime Protests
The scenes were reminiscent of protests in July 2025, when people took to the streets over Zelenskyy’s proposed changes to the anti-corruption agencies.
RFK Jr. Announces Change to FDA Orange Juice Sugar Content Regulations
The rule change is aimed at reducing the need for foreign oranges in American orange juice, following decades of citrus greening disease lowering sugar content.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second–or third, or fourth–language.
Inside California’s Battle With the Marijuana Black Market
California’s shadow cannabis industry linked to Chinese organized crime and narco-slavery.
Murder, She Wrote, and More: The Astonishing Triumph of Agatha Christie
Remembering the ‘Queen of Crime’ on the 50th anniversary of her death.
Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Confirmed to Have Died From Pneumonia
His death at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney came three months after Neill announced he was cancer-free.
Treasurer Says AI Boom Won’t Lead to Public Service Job Cuts
His comments come a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled part of his vision for AI regulation in the country.
One Nation Defends 5 Percent Government-Backed Mortgage Plan
One economist says the cost of the plan could balloon 10-50 times.
First Death Reported in Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City
Officials confirmed one fatality as cluster reaches at least 67 cases.
Top Forecaster Still Favors Democrats to Win House, but GOP Retains a Path to Hold Majority
Cook credits the potential GOP advantage to the redrawn district maps that favored the party nationally in 2025 and earlier this year.
Hollywood Writers Union Files Separate Lawsuit to Stop Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger
The newest lawsuit alleged that the deal would suppress competition and creative diversity in film and television.
Paid to Play: Why Europe Leads the World in Men’s Soccer, and What the US Can Learn From It
Many players who wash out at the pre-professional level in other continents turn to American college soccer to keep their dream alive.
Sam Neill Battled Pneumonia in Final Weeks Before Death at Age 78, Co-star Says
The Jurassic Park star also battled a rare blood cancer for years, before sharing he was cancer-free earlier this year.
Thousands of Bottles of Prescription Antihistamine Recalled, FDA Notice Says
The FDA classified it as a Class III recall, or its lowest risk level, for the hay fever relief medication.
Metabolic Madness: 6 Exercises for When You Feel Off but Your Labs Say You’re Fine
Life can be less enjoyable when you feel off, and doctors don’t always have answers. Certain exercises can potentially help you feel metabolically better.
Just 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Improved Function in Older Adults
Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
