Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into a hurricane as forecasters warn of ‘catastrophic impacts’
The National Hurricane Center called the forecast extremely uncertain with significant changes possible
Day: October 22, 2025
Film show: ‘La Petite Dernière’, a searing portrayal of being Muslim and lesbian in Marseille
In this week’s film show, Manon Kerjean and Dheepthika Laurent look at Nadia Melliti’s performance as an Arab woman struggling with her sexual identity in “La Petite Dernière”, a film for which she won best actress at the Cannes Film Festival. We also…
American wins International Chopin Piano Competition
The prestigious event, which happens every five years and is known to some as the Olympics of the piano world, began this month with 181 performers.
Maine Senate candidate Platner says he’ll remove tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, says he’ll remove a tattoo of an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol that he got on his chest nearly 20 years ago.
A look at the Defence news 13 – 19 October
By jointly ordering 222 Boxer Schakal combat vehicles, Germany and the Netherlands underline their deepening defence partnership while strengthening NATO’s striking power. The smooth joint purchase is a prime example of successful international coopera…
Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention
The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care.
Affordable ways to transform your home into a haunted house
Looking for last-minute Halloween décor ideas? You’ve come to the right place.
Top U.N. court says Israel must allow U.N. relief agency to supply aid to Gaza
The International Court of Justice said on Wednesday that Israel must allow the U.N. aid agency in Gaza, known as UNRWA, to provide humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory.
Sussan Ley’s potential net zero compromise risks tearing the Coalition apart and alienating voters on all sides
The Liberal leader is trying to land a position that pleases everyone – but in doing so may end up with policy that is neither credible nor popularGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition climate and energy policies are alwa…
Luxury apartment development in Kings Cross pits former NSW premier against former prime minister
Paul Keating says proposal to build a luxury apartment building, which Morris Iemma’s lobbying firm is acting for, will result in a loss of affordable housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA development backed by media scion…