Australians are being urged not to panic after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down in the US over the weekend.
Former UK PM Liz Truss releases essay defending her time in office
Former UK prime minister Liz Truss has defended her short time in office and economic policies by releasing a 4000-word essay.
Ms Truss, who spent just 49 days in the job, said she was brought down by the left-wing establishment and wasn’t given a pro…
At least 10 dead from avalanches in Austria and Switzerland
A series of avalanches in Austria and Switzerland have killed ten people.
Austrian authorities announced a level-four avalanche alert.
Tourists from New Zealand, China and Germany were confirmed among the dead.
National windchill record set in US
A national windchill record has been set in the United States after an Arctic blast hit the country in the past few days.
In the country’s northeast, the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire recorded a record windchill of minus 77 degrees Cels…
CCTV images released of missing woman on day of disappearance
The search continues for missing woman, Nicola Bulley, as new CCTV images have been released.
British soldiers brave blistering cold with -12C as they participate in NATO war games
The training, which for many of the soldiers in Keskpolügoon started back in September.
Cory Booker criticises US ‘drumbeat to war’ with China after general’s comments
US Congress has pushed for a tougher stance against China
Commentary: To beat information overload, we need to learn ‘critical ignoring’
Critical ignoring is more than just not paying attention – it’s about practising mindful and healthy habits in the face of information overabundance, say these writers.
Russian mercenary shot in head after waving skull of ‘dead Ukrainian’ in sick taunt
A Russian propagandist turned fighter-for-hire has been shot in the head in an attack which analysts have hinted may be a warning to the leader of Russia’s mercenary Wagner Group – which is growing in power.
Islanders sign Horvat to 8-year deal after trading for him
The New York Islanders have signed center Bo Horvat to an eight-year contract less than a week after acquiring him in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks.