Anthem gaffe disrupts South Sudan’s Olympic basketball debut

Steve Smith hit an on-drive at 1:29pm in Brisbane, earning four runs. Despite not being the most spectacular moment of the day, Smith's shot signaled a return to form after struggling over the past year, as he rediscovered his trigger movement. Travis Head's aggressive batting style also influenced Smith positively, with both players dominating day two with their impressive performances at the Gabba. Full Article

Chief Inspector Mark Collise reported that a man brandished a knife at staff in a store in Gawler, leading to a police response and evacuation of the premises. Upon arrival, police found the man holding a knife on the supermarket floor and promptly arrested him, with no injuries reported. CCTV footage revealed minimal interaction prior to the incident, and Collise commended the store staff for their swift actions. The man has been hospitalized for evaluation...

Officials from the White House, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security have emphasized that most recent drone sightings in New Jersey and nearby states involved manned aircraft, with no evidence of a national security threat. Less than 100 out of over 5000 reported sightings merited further investigation, all large fixed-wing sightings were of manned aircraft, and efforts were ongoing to investigate remaining cases. The Federal Aviation Administration implemented a "No Drone Zone" around the Army-Navy...

Greg Giles has struggled with debilitating eczema for most of his life, relying on the injectable treatment Dupixent for relief. Nearly 20,000 Australians have turned to the medication since it was included in the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme in 2021, with its effectiveness and minimal side effects making it a popular choice. Despite concerns of being pulled from the PBS due to costs, a new deal has been secured to ensure continued access to the treatment,...

Britain's Prince Andrew is under intense media scrutiny after revelations that a close Chinese business associate was suspected by the British government to be a Chinese spy, leading to Andrew cutting off contact once concerns were raised. The case has raised questions about Chinese money given to Andrew, as well as his association with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, resulting in Andrew being stripped of his military links and royal patronages amid allegations...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his allies turned against him, accusing him of leading an insurrection, leading to a split in his party and a vote of 204 to 85 in favor of impeachment by the National Assembly. Yoon's fate now rests with the Constitutional Court, which must decide whether to remove him from office within 180 days, while Yoon remains in office but under criminal investigation for alleged insurrection. Massive...