Beloved Perth Zoo elephant Permai about to embark on journey to new home

Lee Jae-myung Elected President of South KoreaLee Jae-myung, a progressive leader from the Democratic Party, has been elected president of South Korea, succeeding Yoon Suk-yeol. With 49% of the vote, Lee's victory comes amid public frustration over Yoon's brief imposition of martial law. Although it remains unclear if Lee will significantly shift foreign policy, he emphasized the importance of the U.S. alliance while promoting goals of economic revitalization and peace with North Korea, despite being...

Portuguese and German police are conducting extensive searches in Portugal's Algarve region for new evidence in the 2007 disappearance of three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann, with a focus on a "vast" area using ground-penetrating radar. The searches are being executed under a European Investigation Order at the request of German authorities, who have identified Christian Brueckner as a suspect; he is a convicted child abuser currently serving time in Germany. Despite previous searches yielding no...

Veteran Australian doubles duo Matt Ebden and John Peers' quest to replicate their Olympic gold medal success at Roland Garros ended in a quarter-final defeat to British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski. After winning a tense first set 7-6, the Australians struggled as Peers dealt with a sore elbow and their serve faltered, leading to a final score of 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4 in favor of the Brits. Salisbury and Skupski will advance to...

SummaryScott Barlow has stepped down as chairman of Sydney FC after 13 years, marking a shift aimed at enhancing the club's international profile; Dr. Jan Voss, fluent in five languages and currently president of Ferrari Australasia, will succeed him. The club’s board also welcomes back inaugural chairman Walter Bugno and technology entrepreneur Sebastian Gray, focusing on innovation and strategic growth while maintaining the Barlow family's 98% ownership. Voss acknowledged Barlow's contributions and emphasized the club's...

Bill Gates' Philanthropic Commitment to AfricaBill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has pledged to donate the majority of his estimated $200 billion fortune to Africa over the next 20 years, focusing on health and education through his foundation. He expressed goals such as improving maternal and child health, reducing infectious diseases, and unleashing human potential to foster prosperity across the continent. Gates aims to accelerate his donations and plans to conclude the foundation's operations by 2045,...

West Coast defender Tom Cole expressed ongoing camaraderie with Jack Darling, despite their rivalry as Darling joins the Kangaroos after 298 games with the Eagles. As one of the elder statesmen in West Coast's defense, Cole acknowledged the pressure from younger players vying for his position while emphasizing the team's progress in managing momentum during games. He highlighted the importance of staying competitive, especially in their upcoming match against North Melbourne at Hands Oval. Full...