One Nation holds 39 per cent voter support on immigration, matching the combined totals of Labor, the Coalition, and the Greens, according to late August polling from RedBridge. The finding coincides with the release of the party’s migration policy, which targets a reduction of more than 760,000 across temporary visa holders and net overseas migration. … Read more
The Israeli documentary film “NAZA” has triggered a fierce domestic backlash following a 25-minute standing ovation and a Special Jury Prize win at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month. Directed by Israeli filmmakers Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, the movie features anonymous interviews with 24 Israeli intelligence agents and soldiers on the rooftops of … Read more
A man with name suppression appeared in the High Court at Auckland accused of murdering Keagan Bell and Elaine Rudolph at a Wattle Downs property, according to court records and reports. Justice Michele Wilkinson-Smith remanded the defendant back into custody after defence lawyer Bradley Moyer entered not guilty pleas to two counts of murder, with … Read more
Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO Steven Kolb took immediate voluntary leave following an altercation with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals activists at a New York Fashion Week runway presentation, according to multiple news reports. Kolb admitted to physically restraining protesters during the incident and issued a public apology via Instagram Stories, … Read more
Thailand has officially scrapped its 60-day visa exemption for tourists, replacing it with a shorter 30-day tourist entry rule that affects travellers from Australia and dozens of other nations, according to government updates published in the Royal Gazette. Why Thailand Cut the Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days The Thai government reduced the visa-free stay period … Read more
Channel 9 weather presenter Scherri-Lee Biggs announced on Monday night that she is expecting her second child with her husband, former AFL player Daniel Venables. According to social media and broadcast statements, the couple is expanding their family to four, with the new baby expected to arrive in March. Broadcasting the Baby News on Nine … Read more
Artificial intelligence industry leaders are publicly warning that rapid development risks catastrophic outcomes, according to recent statements from top executives. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stated on CNN that there is a non-zero chance artificial intelligence could break free and destroy the human race, joining a chorus of industry figures calling for a deceleration in the … Read more
World record holder Jan Železný of the Czech Republic won the javelin event with an 88.98-meter throw at a Melbourne athletics meeting where the top seven competitors all exceeded the 80-meter mark, according to historical event records. Železný’s performance highlights an era of elite global competition that has evolved significantly over the past quarter-century toward … Read more
At least seven people died and 23 remain missing after a privately operated catamaran-style passenger ferry capsized and completely sunk off the coast of Northern Cyprus on Sunday, August 30, 2026, according to local officials and state media reports. The vessel, carrying 267 people including crew, was traveling from Kyrenia to Tasucu in Turkey when … Read more
Government-backed mass weddings in northern Nigeria are drawing intense scrutiny after viral videos exposed ceremonies pairing vulnerable women, teenagers, and orphans with significantly older men. According to news reports, the Kano State Government hosted a ceremony on August 7 and 8 uniting 1,500 couples at a reported cost of 1.5 billion naira, or roughly $US1.1 … Read more