Ukraine says its forces are still advancing around the edges of Bakhmut, aiming to encircle the ruined city after Russian officials congratulated the Wagner private army and regular troops for capturing it. Russia said on Saturday it had completely taken the city, which, if confirmed, would mark an end to the longest and bloodiest battle … [Read more…]
A matter involving NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham and the state debt recovery office is due to come before a Sydney court. The 62-year-old former federal opposition leader turned hard-right agitator will be called before registrar Tim Henderson in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Monday. Mr Latham was allegedly detected using his mobile … [Read more…]
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The rescued sailor’s yacht had to be left behind on McDonald Bank, near McLeod Bay. Photo / supplied It was a case of “right place, right time” for a Coastguard crew conducting a training exercise just as a sailor got into difficulties on Whangārei Harbour.The alarm was raised by a member of the public who … [Read more…]
With just under two weeks until winter is officially here, parents are being urged to get their kids vaccinated against influenza, as new figures show only one in 10 kids have had the jab. The latest Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) National Child Health Poll, released on Wednesday, also found only about 57 per cent of … [Read more…]
Poet Pete Brown, best known for writing lyrics for Cream, has died at age 82 following a cancer battle. The family of late Cream bassist Jack Bruce shared the news in a statement. “We are extremely saddened to learn of the death of Jack’s long-term friend and writing partner Pete Brown, who passed away last night,” they … [Read more…]
William Belleau, from left, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tantoo Cardinal, director Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Cara Jade Myers, Lily Gladstone, and Jillian Dion pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 20, 2023. (Photo by Vianney Le … [Read more…]
Estimated read time: 21-22 minutes PROVO — For Rich’s record-setting sprinter Violett Taylor, the little things made all the difference in Saturday’s 1A state 100-meter final. Taylor, who entered the race with a 1A state record of 12.52 seconds, did it again by finishing in 12.497 seconds for the first of two state championships at … [Read more…]
Brazilian authorities have charged the former chief of the country’s Indigenous Protection Agency for his role in the 2022 killings of British journalist Dom Phillips and renowned indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. The former head of the country’s National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (FUNAI) is accused of failing to properly act on information that could have … [Read more…]
There’s snow on the way for parts of Australia’s southeast this week, as a high pressure system over central New South Wales and Victoria bring chilly mornings. While severe weather warnings, issued for multiple states across the southeast, will continue into the new week a strong winds whip about. Damaging winds of up to 125km … [Read more…]
A recall has been issued for a brand of button battery over fears it could cause choking, burns, or even death. The Panasonic CR2016 Lithium coin battery 3V was sold nationally, both in stores and online, between June and April. The packaging of affected products doesn’t contain a warning label on the back. Camera IconPanasonic … [Read more…]