Nicaragua exits UNESCO over press freedom award

The Western Bulldogs dominated Essendon with a decisive 91-point victory at Marvel Stadium, scoring the first nine goals and finishing 18.19 (127) to 5.6 (36). Essendon struggled to find their rhythm, not scoring until the second quarter and trailing by 59 points at halftime, despite having won five of their previous six games. Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli led the charge, while Bailey Dale set a club record with 49 possessions; Rhylee West contributed four goals,...

SummaryPerth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe expressed that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's attendance at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City will enhance Australia's relationship with the Holy See. Albanese, who described the event as a historic occasion for the Catholic Church, emphasized its significance for Catholics worldwide and Australians of the Catholic faith. The new Pope, elected last week, is the first North American to hold the position, succeeding the late Pope Francis,...

SummarySunshine In Paris triumphed in the $1.5 million Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000, marking her third Group 1 win by narrowly defeating Rothfire in the final moments. Initially positioned towards the back, Sunshine In Paris navigated a challenging Heavy 8 track, ultimately seizing the lead in the last 30 meters to win by a head. Co-trainer Rob Archibald praised the mare's performance and the support from her owners, while jockey James McDonald acknowledged Rothfire's tough run despite...

A methane-powered rocket developed by China's LandSpace Technology successfully launched six satellites into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, marking the fifth flight of the Zhuque-2 series. LandSpace, the first company to launch a methane-liquid oxygen rocket, aims to develop reusable rockets and has increased payload capacity to meet the growing demand in China's commercial space industry. The latest launch utilized a new propulsion method involving chilled propellants, a key step towards the company's...

SummaryJaclyn Symes is preparing to deliver her first state budget as treasurer of Victoria, facing challenges including a lack of fiscal headroom left by her predecessor Tim Pallas and scrutiny from credit agencies. Following downgrades from S&P and Moody's, which have negatively impacted the state's debt servicing costs, analysts urge fiscal discipline to maintain stable ratings while managing a significant infrastructure program costing $23.5 billion annually. The Allan Labor government is also considering public service...

West Coast premiership star Adam Selwood has tragically passed away at the age of 41, just three months after the death of his twin brother Troy. In a statement from the Selwood family, they expressed their heartbreak, highlighting Adam's role as a loving husband and father, and his ability to make others feel special. Adam played 187 games for the Eagles, including the 2006 premiership, and was part of a renowned football family, with his...