From ‘Re-Education’ to Frequent Warnings: China’s Ambassador Leaves Australia
Xiao Qian gave only a week’s notice of his lunchtime farewell function.
Video of Nurses’ Kill Threats Against Jews Allowed Back Into Trial Evidence
Lawyers for the pair had argued the video amounted to an illegal invasion of their privacy.
Back From the Brink: Is This Australia’s Luckiest Kookaburra?
A Queensland snake catcher has shared the dramatic moment a kookaburra seemingly came back from the dead after nearly becoming a python’s meal.
84 More Jobs to Go at Maryvale Mill as Blame Falls on Victorian Labor
Opal argues the state government’s decision to cut timber supply forced it to restructure.
Over 200,000 Australians Pay $4.1 Million in Penalties for Failing to Vote in 2025 Election
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has issued more than 1.3 million “failure to vote” notices to people who did not vote in the 2025 federal election.
CFMEU Corruption Could Be Driving Up the Cost of New Homes: Inquiry Told
Senior Counsel Geoffrey Watson said corruption in government projects could significantly inflate labour costs, ultimately pushing up housing costs.
Australia Remains Pacific’s Biggest Donor With $1.5 Billion Despite Global Aid Cuts
Australia disbursed US$1.5 billion of aid in the Pacific, more than three times that of the next-biggest contributing nation New Zealand.
Beijing’s Expanding Influence and Thai Bureaucracy Entrench Chinese Gray Network: Analysts
Chinese illicit activities recently make weekly headlines in Thailand, sparking public concern and a trending ‘#grayChinese’ hashtag on social platforms.
Clayton to Become Top US Intelligence Official on Monday
During his confirmation hearing, Clayton pledged to strengthen trust in the intelligence community and improve coordination among intelligence agencies.
China’s Medical Insurance Spending Tops 3 Trillion Yuan as Worker-to-Retiree Ratio Falls to 2.6
An aging population and weakening employment are placing China’s medical insurance system under increasing pressure.
How One Man Defied One of the Deadliest Lung Cancers for More Than 7 Years
New immunotherapies are improving survival for some patients with small cell lung cancer.
How AI Is Changing the Music Industry
Music industry leaders say the technology is complicating things but may boost the value of human-authored songs.

Before Memory Fades, Your Walk May Reveal 5 Hidden Brain Disorders
Your legs may detect brain trouble before your memory does.

Angelica Kauffmann’s Paintings of Penelope, the Faithful Wife
The neoclassical painter illustrated more than a dozen pictures from Homer’s epic poem, but it was the storyline of Odysseus’s wife that she kept returning to.
One Nation Seeks Support for Bill to Block ISIS-Linked Australians Returning
Pauline Hanson is seeking crossbench support for a bill that would revoke the passports of ISIS terrorists to stop them returning to Australia.

Greek Deli Shuts After 54 Years as Owner Cites Tough Business Conditions
An iconic Sydney deli will close its doors in August, highlighting the growing challenges facing small businesses across Australia.

Senate Negotiators Release Bipartisan Bill to Fund Government Past Midterm Elections
The stopgap would maintain current spending levels, block a proposed OMB grants rule, and cover Navy shipbuilding cost overruns.

Savannah Guthrie Marks 6 Months Since Mother’s Disappearance, Asks for Help
The ‘TODAY’ host said her family is ‘begging for help’ in an Instagram post asking for clues to the whereabouts of her mother.

California to Raise Minimum Wage to $17.40 in 2027
Congress has not voted to increase the federal minimum wage since July 2009, although several bills have been introduced.

Top 5 Must-Watch NFL Teams Feature Drama, Attitude, and Pressure
Big-name teams, top-tier players, and spicy backstories make for compelling theater on the gridiron this season.

George Clooney and Family Among Residents Forced to Evacuate Amid France Wildfires
In recent days, extreme heat, dry conditions, and powerful winds have fueled a wave of wildfires across Europe.

High Blood Pressure Among Pregnant Women Rising in All US States: CDC
Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy are among the leading causes of maternal mortality in the United States.

12 Plank Variations That Strengthen Your Core
Plank routines sculpt the core and sharpen body control, giving you a strong, upright, and healthy posture.

4 Herbal Teas That May Support Memory and Brain Health
Sugary beverages can bring you brain fog when what you really want is a pick-me-up.

Ozempic-Class Drugs Tied to Rare Smell and Taste Problems
Here’s how significant the risk is and when to see a doctor.

The Riesling Is a Challenger for Title of World’s Greatest Wine Grape
The coldest regions of the United States are home to some of our best riesling vineyards.

He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.

The Art and Value of Journaling as You Travel
Travel can make you a poet. And travel can make you spiritual.



















































































