Police arrest 36-year-old man for alleged Nazi salute at football game

A recent 12-week study involving 72 participants with prediabetes found that substituting white rice with black beans or chickpeas could significantly lower inflammation markers, with chickpeas also linked to reduced blood cholesterol levels. Although the study's small size and short duration necessitate further research, the findings were presented at the Nutrition 2025 meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Florida. Experts suggest that due to the affordability and health benefits of black beans...

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, who may run for president, is in intensive care after surviving surgery for head injuries sustained during a shooting at a campaign event in Bogota. A minor was arrested with a 9mm pistol, and the government is investigating potential accomplices, prompting President Gustavo Petro to call for accountability. Vigils and support marches have emerged in response, while the Colombian government is offering a substantial reward for information related to the attack,...

Luciano Spalletti has been dismissed as Italy's coach following a 3-0 defeat to Norway, although he will still lead the team against Moldova. Spalletti announced the decision after a disappointing World Cup qualifying start, marking a tumultuous period since his appointment in September 2023. Despite guiding Italy to Euro 2024, the team struggled in recent matches, including a poor performance in the Euros and a Nations League exit, prompting the Italian football federation to make...

KING'S BIRTHDAY 2025 HONOURS LIST AT A GLANCEIn 2025, 830 Australians were recognized in the King's Birthday Honours, with 581 awards in the general division of the Order of Australia, including 14 Companions (AC), 31 Officers (AO), 123 Members (AM), and 413 Medals (OAM), alongside 36 military awards and 149 meritorious awards. Notable honorees include former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, and author John Coetzee. Approximately 30 percent more individuals received recognition compared...

SummaryLeading criminal lawyer Avinash Singh argues that harsher penalties for youth knife crime will not effectively reduce incidents without addressing the underlying socio-economic issues driving young people to carry knives, often for self-defense. Many youth involved in knife offenses come from lower socio-economic backgrounds and have a mistrust of police, leading them to feel unsafe reporting crimes. Singh emphasizes that meaningful change requires community resources and programs rather than merely stricter laws, as evidenced by...

Adelaide suffered a surprising 66-63 defeat to the last-placed Giants in their round-nine Super Netball match, despite leading going into the final quarter. The Giants, who had only one prior win this season, surged ahead with 18 points in the last term while Adelaide struggled with their super shots, making only 2 from 16 attempts. Jo Harten and Sophie Dwyer shone for the Giants, while Romelda Aiken-George led Adelaide with 49 goals; the loss leaves...