China’s President Xi Jinping has grown accustomed to world leaders coming to him. Since the start of 2026, dozens of dignitaries have arrived in Beijing, seeking to renew, reset, and rebuild relationships with China. Among them were two of the world’s most powerful leaders, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. As a lawyer prepared to play an audio recording that captured some of the last minutes of his daughter’s life, Darris…
A New South Wales man who believes he was picked up by Ivan Milat while hitchhiking as a teenager in the mid-1970s has told an inquiry that a speeding ticket saved his life. Steven Clark, who has made a submission to a state parliamentary inquiry into unsolved murders and missing persons cases, said that in…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, with games being played in Canada for the first time. Read More
Geelong and Gold Coast champion Gary Ablett has been honoured for his glittering contribution to the game, joining his father and namesake in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. On a night when West Australian great Bill Walker was officially elevated to Legend status, Ablett was named among the new inductees at Tuesday’s gala event…
The Nova Scotia government says that the board responsible for libraries in the Annapolis Valley needs to better explain to the public why it has decided to close several branches. Meanwhile, the CEO of the organization says the “deeply upsetting” decision to close five of 11 library locations was needed to stay afloat despite years…
A Palestinian father is promising to fight for justice for his seven-month-old son, who was shot dead by an Israeli soldier in the West Bank city of Hebron. Warning: This story contains details of a military shooting that some readers may find distressing. Fahd Abu Haikal’s baby, Sam, was sitting in the back of his…
McKINNEY, Texas — A Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty Tuesday of the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow high school student at a Dallas-area track meet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The verdict, read by Texas District Court Judge John Roach Jr., carries…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With Canada Day less than a month away, the federal government has announced its plans for the national noon ceremony in the capital of Ottawa. The celebrations will come as the “Buy Canadian” movement continues to be prominent across the country, and as U.S. President Donald Trump…
Thirteen government agencies are now embroiled in an expanding scandal involving potential data breaches, prompting calls for an urgent audit amid concerns over national security. Earlier this year, embattled transcription company, VIQ Solutions, breached its Commonwealth contract with the Federal Court by allowing highly sensitive court files to be accessed offshore in India. The company…