Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not attend this year’s Garma festival in north-east Arnhem Land, reversing a commitment made 12 months ago to attend the event annually while in office. The festival, which serves as Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering, is scheduled to run from 31 July to 3 August. According to reports, the Prime … Read more
The RCMP has expanded a search for six-year-old Lanakai Morrison into northern British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon following an Amber Alert issued late Wednesday. Investigators believe the boy, who was taken Tuesday from Valhalla Centre, Alberta, is traveling with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison, and her partner, 35-year-old Daniel Ludwig. Police also … Read more
Mr. Wolfers, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan, asserts that the current US political climate demonstrates how presidential power can be leveraged for significant personal profit, a trend he describes as “selling the presidency.” The Economics of Presidential Influence According to financial disclosures, President Trump generated $US1.4 billion ($2 … Read more
President Donald Trump removed the remaining Democratic members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), a bipartisan agency overseeing federal election standards, sparking immediate backlash from Democrats and voting rights groups. The move came after a House hearing where EAC commissioners testified about election security, and it follows a Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential … Read more
Gov. Paolo Everardo Javier suspended work in all government offices and classes at all levels in Antique on Friday, July 10, 2026. The decision follows recommendations from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) as Typhoon Inday and an enhanced Southwest Monsoon bring heavy rains and rough seas to Western Visayas. Memorandum Order … Read more
Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses in Boston ended a one-day strike Thursday but faced a four-day lockout, keeping 4,000 union members out of the facility. Hundreds of nurses walked off the picket line at 7 a.m. after 24 hours of protesting for better pay, only to be turned away when they attempted to re-enter the … Read more
Free outdoor theater productions are available across New York City this summer, offering residents and visitors access to world-class performances without the cost of Broadway tickets. Ten events, ranging from Shakespearean plays to musical concerts and ballroom competitions, are scheduled through late September, with venues including Central Park, Riverside Park, and Prospect Park. The Taming … Read more
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London for a display at the British Museum after traveling from France via the Eurotunnel in a climate-controlled, shock-absorbent transport system. The loan, described by UK special envoy Peter Ricketts as “two old nations coming together to look at their shared history,” follows meticulous security measures to protect the … Read more
Indonesia has deployed 37 elite Navy Marine Corps personnel to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise in Hawaii, marking the nation’s participation in the world’s largest multinational naval drill. The biennial exercise, which includes forces from 31 countries, involves 30 warships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and thousands of military personnel, according to … Read more
The documentary WHERE WE PLAYED: VOICES FROM THE FIRE, which explores children’s experiences during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, will screen at the Indy Shorts Film Festival on July 25, 2026, as part of the “Spotlight: Children’s Resilience” block. The film, co-directed by Nat Wolff and Austin Cauldwell, features firsthand accounts from children who navigated … Read more