US Military Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ on Iranian Boats, Missile Launch Sites: CENTCOM
The strikes were designed ‘to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces,’ CENTCOM said in a statement.
ASIO Chief Says Espionage Threat Shifted Focus Away From Terror Before Bondi
‘We were pivoting resources across because that’s where the leads took us and where we were required to put effort,’ said Director-General Mike Burgess.
Senator Probes What Officials Knew Before Roberts-Smith Arrest
Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash pressed officials on what they knew about the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith.
Trump’s Ambassador Pick for Australia to Focus on Defense, CCP Challenge
‘We think [the United States has] a China problem here, they got a real China problem there,’ said the chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Solomon Islands Has a New Leader—What Does It Mean for China and Australia?
Matthew Wale has been critical of Beijing in the past, but will this stance continue?
Newsom Sends Emergency Declaration Request to Trump Over Chemical Tank
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated in Southern California over a compromised facility in Garden Grove.
Trump’s Primary Picks Keep Beating Incumbents: What Comes Next?
Trump-endorsed candidates keep beating politicians at odds with President Donald Trump. The general election will test how well that translates to all voters.
Netanyahu Orders Intensified Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
The Israeli leader said Israel would continue defending itself against Hezbollah threats following discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Character of War Shifting in Favor of Ukraine, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War stated that Ukraine is ’starting to regain more ground than it is losing for the first time since 2023.’
Oil Prices Fall 4.7 Percent on Hopes of US–Iran Deal
An agreement between the two nations has been ‘largely negotiated,’ President Donald Trump said.
Inside America’s Educational Renaissance
‘We’re astounded by this growth. ... The word got out without us doing any publicity,’ said a founder of an international classical school network.
China Cuts 300,000 Enforcement Officers Amid Complaints of Abuse, Mounting Fiscal Stress
Beijing said it’s cleaned up unqualified enforcers and improper agencies; legal observers said deeper incentives and extra-legal structures remain untouched.
39,000 People Took Part in a 31-Day Challenge to Improve Sleep. Here’s What Happened
These habits work, because they give the body what it’s constantly seeking: predictability.
10-Minute Stretches to Fix Upper Crossed Syndrome
Easy resistance band moves help melt away neck and shoulder tightness while strengthening muscles for a correct upright posture.
Behold the Beauty: Early American Still Life Flower Paintings
Nineteenth-century painter Severin Roesen was one of the artists who brought the European flower painting tradition to the nation.
Nationals MP Advances Proposal to Define Sex in Law by Biological Criteria
Nationals MP Alison Penfold has introduced legislation to amend the Sex Discrimination Act that would define “man” and “woman” in law based on biological sex.
Liberal Senator Says ‘Huge Grievance’ Pushing One Nation to Major Status
Polling from RedBridge Group and Accent Research shows Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could win up to 59 lower house seats if a federal election were held today.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor Calls for More ‘Digging and Drilling,’ Vows to Scrap Net Zero
‘Handouts, bailouts, and carve-outs are being used to prop up green energy rent seekers,’ Taylor said.
Day in Photos: Memorial Day, Teachers Protest, and Pilgrimage in Spain
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Will China Revive Its International Tribute System?
The evidence and at least one billionaire agree.
Drinks Recalled in 25 States Over Salmonella Risk, FDA Notice Says
No reports of illnesses were linked to the milk powder-based products, officials say.
Towel the Line: 6 Towel Exercises to Train Tricky Areas
Exercise equipment doesn’t have to be fancy. In fact, here are six excellent exercises that you can perform with nothing more complicated than a bath towel.
CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Pork Parmesan With Spaghetti and Peppery Arugula
Pork tenderloin is naturally tender and juicy, and it’s so lean it cooks in just a few minutes.
Build a Lattice Enclosure
Plastic lattice panels create good-looking cover-ups, and the material is durable and maintenance-free.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
Falling for Rustic Bora Bora
Climbing a narrow, winding, rocky road reveals the story of this remote paradise in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.
