Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine

A gay men's social club, Bears Perth, has clarified that it is not affiliated with the new NRL team, the Perth Bears, after receiving numerous membership applications from interstate rugby league fans. Established in 1997, Bears Perth has had to inform applicants that they are not the rugby club, as their clubhouse is located near HBF Park, a major sporting venue. President Kingsley Dawes expressed surprise at the influx of out-of-state membership requests and welcomed...

US President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Taylor Swift, claiming she is no longer "hot" and asserting responsibility for her alleged decline in popularity after she endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris. Trump also targeted Bruce Springsteen, labeling him a "dried out prune" and criticizing his political views, following Springsteen's remarks about Trump's unfitness for office. This conflict stems from Trump’s use of AI-generated images to falsely suggest Swift's support, which she publicly refuted, emphasizing the...

Tishiko King, a marine biologist from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, emphasizes the urgent need to protect her oceanic home from climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels and the erosion of cultural sites. Her journey is documented in the film "Sea Country - Malu Lag," which follows her advocacy efforts at the United Nations Climate Change council in Dubai, highlighting the disproportionate effects climate change has on Torres Strait Islander communities. The...

Brazil has confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm in Rio Grande do Sul, leading to a 60-day trade ban from China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers. The outbreak, linked to Vibra Foods, has resulted in the death of 17,000 farm chickens and is under control with veterinary officials isolating the affected area. Brazil's Agriculture Minister stated that if the outbreak is contained, trade restrictions might be lifted sooner,...

SummaryWall Street's main indexes are subdued yet on track for strong weekly gains, supported by a US-China tariff truce and easing inflation concerns, even as consumer sentiment dipped. The Dow Jones rose slightly to 42,330.39, with all major indexes poised for weekly increases following a trade agreement and a rebound in the S&P 500, which is now positive year-to-date. While the market experienced gains, attention remains on a potential delay of Trump’s tax bill vote...

Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals "Chosen One" for Buffy Reboot Sarah Michelle Gellar announced her "chosen one" for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, casting 15-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong as her partner in the new Hulu series. Gellar expressed excitement on social media, praising Armstrong's emotional intelligence and talent, while Armstrong shared her gratitude for joining the Buffy universe. The original series, created by Joss Whedon, featured Gellar as Buffy Summers, a young woman destined to...