CANBERRA, Australia — A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia’s wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday. The 58-year-old driver was arrested and being held at a Cessnock police station and will be charged, Police Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said. She would not detail the … [Read more…]
(Bloomberg) — Fresh trade data out of China added to evidence that the world’s second-largest economy is struggling for traction. In Germany, another decline in orders placed with manufacturers suggested a lack of momentum in Europe’s largest economy. Meanwhile, consumers in the euro zone became much more sanguine about the inflation outlook, a development that … [Read more…]
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Simon Goss (right) pictured in a two-stand lamb shearing record in January, assisted by Justin Bell, a former record holder. Photo / Ariana Aspinall. Attempts on both the men’s and women’s world eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing records are to be made in New Zealand later this year – and only eight days apart. The … [Read more…]
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 8:15 amOpinion: Chas Key The so-called ‘100-year’ (or 1% Annual Exceedence Probability) flood has two main uses in the public domain in Australia. Both are problematic, though not intentionally so on the part of those whose professional activities are bound by its use. At one level its use in the media … [Read more…]
Kathleen Folbigg An Australian mother jailed for killing her four young children was pardoned and released on Monday after 20 years behind bars, ending what authorities called a “terrible ordeal”. Kathleen Folbigg was dubbed “Australia’s worst female serial killer” after she was convicted in 2003 of murdering three of her children and the manslaughter of … [Read more…]
SHARJAH, 3rd June, 2023 (WAM) — The fourth edition of “Jewels of Emirates” Show currently taking place at the Expo Centre Sharjah has so far seen record footfall as it runs into its third consecutive day. The event has received an overwhelming response from visitors, with exhibitors unveiling a stunning array of exclusive and rare … [Read more…]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A 29-year-old fitness instructor popular on social media in Saudi Arabia faces charges that could see her imprisoned over her posts, becoming the latest person targeted in a crackdown in the kingdom. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium … [Read more…]
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The United States will soon open a small diplomatic mission in Norway that will be its northernmost in the world and only such facility above the Arctic Circle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday. The move, which Blinken announced at a news conference in Oslo after attending a NATO … [Read more…]
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Our guide to what’s new and notable in the fashion world, Viva’s Retail Therapy column offers a handy guide for navigating the fashion market. This week, we look at two new brand collaborations, see what’s new from some local designers, and share a not-to-be-missed sample sale. New in Tommy Hilfiger has a fresh collab (and … [Read more…]
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days to help the country battle an unprecedented wildfire season. Federal officials said Thursday at least 100 U.S. firefighters will be arriving in Nova Scotia over the weekend to help knock down … [Read more…]