Tributes flow for father killed in mine tragedy
A beloved family member of the miner is being remembered after his tragic death at the mine site on Saturday.
Millions to be lashed by ‘unseasonable’ weather
Temperatures have dipped below -8C as the country braces for an onslaught of “unusual” weather.
Ukraine intensifies its long-range strikes, sinking a Russian submarine and striking an airfield
KYIV: Ukraine has sunk a Russian submarine and hit a Russian airfield in the past 24 hours, in line with a wave of long-range strikes against Russian targets, officials said. Russia said Ukrainian drones also hit an apartment building, killing one person. The increase in attacks since July comes as Ukraine is pressuring allies to … Read more
Major update in deadly legionnaires outbreak
A major breakthrough has been made in the investigation into an outbreak of a deadly disease that claimed the lives of two Australians.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands: On a gloriously sunny Tuesday evening training session at the Eindhoven Athletics Club, young hopefuls put themselves through their paces and dream of emulating their most famous member – two-time Olympic champion Sifan Hassan. It was on these tracks that more than a decade ago, Hassan, a young asylum seeker from Ethiopia, embarked … Read more
New car sales surge, hybrids shine and EV’s take a dive
The latest numbers show that while gasoline electric vehicles are doing well, EV sales have slowed. And one automaker is feeling it more than most.
Harris overtakes Trump in new poll, set to name VP pick ahead of swing state tour
WASHINGTON: A new poll on Sunday showed Kamala Harris – who is expected to name her vice-presidential pick soon – tied with Donald Trump, upending a White House race the Republican had increasingly believed he would win.With the Nov. 5 election fast approaching, Harris erased the growing lead Trump had been building before President Joe … Read more
Scammer swindles huge sum from small biz
There is a worrying trend of sophisticated scams stealing huge sums of money from honest Australians, with the latest theft involving genuine fake invoices.
Saudi Arabia is now self-sufficient in fig production, says agriculture ministry
JEDDAH: One of the oldest buildings in Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district, the 19th-century Sharbatly House has been transformed into a center hosting cultural, literary, artistic, scientific and intellectual events. The renovations were carried out by Abdullah Sharbatly's grandson, businessman Seifalah Sharbatly, who sought to modernize the building while preserving its character, foundations and interiors, as … Read more
Israel says no change in defense policy for ‘now’
JERUSALEM: Israel's military said on Sunday it had not “yet” changed its policy to protect civilians as Iran and Hezbollah are expected to avenge the killing of two senior members blamed by Israel. “I would like to address this evening various reports and rumors that we are on alert for enemy response in the territory … Read more
