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Details about Bondi killers revealed - as world donates to man who disarmed one gunman

The Australian government is considering tougher gun laws after 15 people were shot dead in a terror attack on a Jewish event in Bondi Beach, Sydney. The gunmen have been identified as a father, who died at the scene, and son. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

'I'm just blocking it out': After World Cup glory, Matildas star sees ugly side of social media

Mackenzie Arnold used to look at comments on social media after every game. After a tough start to life at Portland Thorns, that has completely changed.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 32 minutes ago

Bondi Beach father-son terror suspects traveled to Third World ISIS hotspot before Hanukkah terror attack: report

The father and son accused of carrying out the terrorist attack in Australia’s Bondi Beach spent a month in an “ISIS training hotspot” in the Philippines — returning just weeks before...

New York Post - World - 34 minutes ago

The World Cup will offer these fans a chance to root on their home countries, in their new home

Kansas City will host six World Cup matches next summer. Reigning champion Argentina will play at Arrowhead Stadium during the first round of the tournament, as will Algeria, Austria, Curaçao, Ecuador, the Netherlands and Tunisia. Kansas Citians with ties to the nations are counting down the days until their teams come to their adopted city.

NPR - Top Stories - 36 minutes ago

SpaceX weighs launching historic IPO that would make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

SpaceX will reportedly begin hearing pitches from investment banks as it weighs a historic IPO that would propel Elon Musk toward becoming the world’s first trillionaire.

New York Post - Technology - 42 minutes ago

Menzies apologises for repeatedly punching table after loss -- Cameron Menzies apologises after angrily punching a drinks table after his first-round loss to Charlie Manby at the PDC World Championship.

Cameron Menzies apologises after angrily punching a drinks table after his first-round loss to Charlie Manby at the PDC World Championship.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

The FA's move to show it's not spineless in World Cup ticket crisis

Comment: Fifa’s extortionate prices have led to accusations of ‘betrayal’ and Miguel Delaney argues that The FA must flex its power now to save fans and potentially enhance England’s chances on the pitch

Independent UK - Sports - 1 hour ago

Brimming with talent, Morocco will be a squad worth watching in World Cup match at Gillette

Since reaching the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup, the Atlas Lions have won both the African Nations Championship and Under-20 World Cup, and finished third in the Paris Olympics.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 hour ago

Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards -- World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA player of the year for the second successive season after winning four titles in 2025.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA player of the year for the second successive season after winning four titles in 2025.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

It's One of the Most Popular Channels in the World. It's Also a Punchline. It Shouldn't Be. -- Leah Prinzivalli

At a convention for the channel’s randiest fans, I discovered the true meaning of Christmas.

Slate - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Members of rock band Kiss on road to fame -- The legendary rock band Kiss, a Kennedy Center honoree this year, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk about their road to stardom.

The legendary rock band Kiss, a Kennedy Center honoree this year, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk about their road to stardom.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Clarke urges fans not to go into debt for World Cup tickets

Steve Clarke is urging Scotland fans not to put themselves into debt to follow their team to the World Cup.

BBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

A Guide to the Wacky World of Labubus and Other Characters

Ahead of the holiday season, here’s a definitive guide to all the trinket characters you should know, from Labubus to Kimmons to Sonny Angels.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

World leaders condemn 'antisemitic terror' after Bondi Beach shooting - World leaders have reacted to a deadly shooting at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration, killing at least 11 people. European leaders say there is no place for antisemitism in society while Australian authorities vow to 'eradicate hate' as police investigation continues. 14/12/2025

World leaders have reacted to a deadly shooting at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration, killing at least 11 people. European leaders say there is no place for antisemitism in society while Australian authorities vow to 'eradicate hate' as police investigation continues.

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

World's longest flight takes off, covers half the globe -- m read

Record-Breaking Flight: China Eastern's 29-hour journey from Shanghai to Buenos Aires sets new ultra-long-haul travel standard.

Gulf News - Business - 6 hours ago

AI Is Causing Real-World Trauma. The Courts Have a Way to Stop It | Opinion

The technology industry has built extraordinary capabilities. Courts must ensure they build a strong commitment to safety.

Newsweek - Opinion - 6 hours ago

'Slop' tops Merriam-Webster's 2025 World of Year list: Here's why

Merriam-Webster has named the word “slop” as its 2025 World of the Year, reflecting the crises of modern age characterized by deepfakes, post-truth, and bogus online content generated by...

International The News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

World Cup cash grab leaves us longing for simpler times

Ireland strike gold in the Algarve, Munster on the grind, Muckalee make history

Irish Times - Sports - 8 hours ago

Stolz stakes claim as medal favourite for Milano-Cortina in speed skating World Cup qualifiers

Dec 15 : The first four events of the 2025-26 ISU Speed Skating World Cup, which served as qualifiers for Milano-Cortina, concluded on Sunday, with Jordan Stolz reaffirming his status as a multiple-medal contender for the Winter Olympics.The 21-year-old American dominated the sprint distances, topping the poi

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 8 hours ago

Netanyahu lashes out as world shows sympathy over Bondi Beach shooting -- Yesterday

Australia is one of several countries that formally recognized a Palestinian state in September

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Rogers 'dead cert to be starter for England at World Cup' - Walcott

Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.

BBC News - Sports - 9 hours ago

World Cup visa priority won't guarantee entry to USA

UAE World Cup Fans: No special US visa privileges; ticket holders face standard application process.

Gulf News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Mount purring for Man Utd but does he have World Cup chance?

Mason Mount is delivering for Manchester United - but can his performances force him into Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad?

BBC News - Sports - 10 hours ago

Dubai Earns International Praise for Hosting Inaugural Women's Triathlon World Cup

Dubai received high-level international recognition following the successful staging of the inaugural Women’s Triathlon World Cup, the first global even

Albawaba - Business - 10 hours ago

Top-ranked Canadian women capture season's final World Cup team pursuit - Sports - Olympics - Winter Sports - Speed Skating - | December 14

Canada’s speed skating team continued a medal-filled season on Sunday, led by the No. 1-ranked women in team pursuit.

CBC News - Sports - 10 hours ago

'No work': India's Alang, the world's largest graveyard of ships, is dying

The Gujarati town accounts for nearly 98 percent of India’s total and about a third of the global ship recycling volume.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Canadian speedskating women win team pursuit gold; finish World Cup season ranked first -- Yesterday

Win marks Canada’s first World Cup victory in women’s team pursuit since January, 2024

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 17 hours ago

Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal

Global Voices interviewed Moharaj Sharma to explore his path as a poet, journalist, and documentarian, and his enduring efforts to elevate Nepali literature, linguistic traditions, and diaspora narratives.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

'Zootopia 2' reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses US$1B worldwide

“Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates.

CTV News - Entertainment - 17 hours ago

World Leaders React to Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack on Hanukkah

Dozens of world leaders condemned the terror attack in Sydney and offered condolences.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

ISU Speed Skating World Cup Hamar: Day 3

Watch the final day of action at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, Norway.

CBC News - Sports - 23 hours ago

New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th

New Zealand’s Alice Robinson was already leading the Olympic season’s giant slalom standings. Now she’s a threat in super-G, too.

CTV News - Sports - 23 hours ago

With an army of yes-men, how Putin's world turned into an echo chamber

It is little wonder that Vladimir Putin sees no reason for real concessions on Ukraine. From the vantage point of the Kremlin, the war is going according to plan.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Climate backlash builds around the world, setting Dems up for trouble

The burgeoning political revolt — from the UK's energy crisis to Trump's America-first energy revival — is a wake-up call: Net zero means economic pain with little climate gain.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

How the world's first global trader, Jakob Fugger, got rich

Some 500 years ago, Jakob Fugger was the richest man alive. The German financed emperors and popes, and reshaped global trade and banking to set the economic course for the modern world.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Organizer arrested after fans rip up seats, throw objects during Lionel Messi visit to India -- News -- - -- World

Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup St. Moritz: Women's super-G

Watch the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women's super-G race from St. Moritz, Switzerland.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Blondin of Canada captures mass start bronze medal at World Cup in Hamar

Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin claimed a bronze medal in the women's mass start race Sunday at ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, Norway.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

It is not too late for the world to redeem itself on Gaza

And it can do so by saving its children.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 1 day ago

Bondi Beach shooting: World reacts to attack that killed at least 11

World leaders react to news of the Bondi Beach terror attack

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

In anxious times, Advent points us back to the only joy this world can't shake

Pastor Jentezen Franklin explains how Christmas offers lasting joy beyond seasonal happiness, revealing how divine hope helps control anxiety and fear.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

World News -- Belarus releases 123 prisoners in deal brokered by US envoy

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners yesterday including Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Ma...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

A dorky PM and a nation of rule abiders called big tech's bluff. It's changing the world

Australia may be shy of its influence, but it has become a global headline. From Germany to Singapore, people are looking to Australia as a world leader.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Canadian snowboarder Kaylie Buck earns World Cup silver -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Snowboard

Canadian snowboarder Kaylie Buck earned World Cup silver in the women's parallel giant slalom event on Saturday in Italy.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Canada's Naomi Urness captures gold in women's freeski big air at World Cup -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Freestyle Skiing

Canadian freestyle skier Naomi Urness struck gold in women's big air World Cup competition on Saturday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Remarkable Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season -- December 12, 2025

American becomes oldest skier to win a World Cup race since circuit debuted in 1967

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Kevin Drury wins World Cup ski cross gold for Canada in Val Thorens -- December 12, 2025

For the first time in five years, Toronto native tops the podium

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

FIS Snowboard World Cup Steamboat: big air

Watch the big air competition at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

USMNT: Antonee Robinson Back for Fulham In Boost to World Cup Hopes

Recovering United States left back Antonee Robinson was handed his first Premier League start of the season by Fulham.

Fox News - Sports - 1 day ago

World's First Fully Solar-Powered 'Autonomous Motorcycle' Unveiled

The "agile, powerful, lightweight," motorcycle has been "engineered to break limits," the architectural firm told Newsweek.

Newsweek - Technology - 1 day ago

Canada's Buck has some luck, wins her 1st career World Cup snowboard medal

Kaylie Buck of Oakville, Ont., captured World Cup snowboard silver Saturday in the women's PGS race at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

It Used to Be the Coolest Band in the World. How Did It Get So Cringe? -- Luke Winkie

Watching the set at the Knockdown Center, I became aware that my favorite band had become unfathomably lame.

Slate - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Canada's Weidemann claims another World Cup silver medal, this time in Hamar

Isabelle Weidemann of Ottawa captured a 3000-metre World Cup speed skating silver medal Saturday in Hamar, Norway.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Fans need the FA to speak up and take on Fifa's rip-off World Cup

With ticket prices for next summer’s World Cup five times higher than 2022, governing bodies have a duty of care to their supporters and must show that football doesn’t accept this ‘betrayal’, writes Miguel Delaney

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

Before 'Saving Private Ryan,' This Forgotten Silent War Epic Nailed The Veteran Homecoming Story -- A decade before Hollywood had a name for PTSD, a Marine veteran helped make The Big Parade (1925), a World War I epic that...

A decade before Hollywood had a name for PTSD, a Marine veteran helped make The Big Parade (1925), a World War I epic that put combat stress, disability and the awkward return home front and center. This piece looks at how a “forgotten” silent film quietly invented the modern veteran homecoming movie.

Military.com - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Lindsey Vonn finishes 2nd in World Cup downhill a day after becoming oldest winner at age 41 -- Andrew Dampf -- - -- Winter Sports

Lindsey Vonn nearly did it again. The 41-year-old American finished second in a World Cup downhill on Saturday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a day after becoming the oldest winner in the circuit's history.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Why Humanoid Robots Still Can't Survive in the Real World

General-purpose robots remain rare not for a lack of hardware but because we still can’t give machines the physical intuition humans learn through experience

Scientific American - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Zoe Atkin earns silver for GB at halfpipe World Cup event

Great Britain’s Zoe Atkin won a silver medal at the freeski halfpipe World Cup event in China on Saturday, December 13.The 22-year-old was leading the competition after her first run score of...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- Why Humanoid Robots Still Can't Survive in the Real World

General-purpose robots remain rare not for a lack of hardware but because we still can’t give machines the physical intuition humans learn through experience

Scientific American - Technology - 2 days ago

Qatar to host 2027 FIA General Assembly, Al Mannai elected to World Motor Sport Council

Doha: Qatar secured the hosting rights for the 2027 FIA General Assembly with 95.4% of the votes, marking a major endorsement from the global motorspo...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 2 days ago

Lindsey Vonn becomes oldest skier to ever win a World Cup race at 41 - Andrew Dampf - Sports - Olympics - Winter Sports - Alpine Skiing - | December 12

Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunning fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Australia among nations driving demand for World Cup tickets despite 'disgraceful prices'

FIFA received five million requests for World Cup tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, the world governing body says, despite an outcry over prices.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Canadian women drop again in FIFA world rankings, closing out the year at No. 10 -- December 11, 2025

Canada ends the year on a five-game losing streak and mired in a 454-minute goal drought

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 2 days ago

41-year-old Lindsey Vonn opens comeback Olympic season with lightning-fast World Cup win

It was Vonn's first victory in nearly eight years, and her first after getting titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 days ago

Commentary: What the US national security strategy tells us about how Trump views the world

The document raises uncomfortable questions for US allies in Europe and Asia, says this academic.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 2 days ago

World Cup winner Atkin-Davies announces pregnancy

Atkin-Davies featured off the bench in England’s final win over Canada in September

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

Lando Norris receives F1 world championship trophy in Uzbekistan

The 26-year-old McLaren driver won his maiden title in Abu Dhabi, finishing two points clear of Max Verstappen

Independent UK - Sports - 3 days ago

Here are the 'Boston Stadium' World Cup ticket prices in FIFA's latest random draw

To buy tickets to any of the seven World Cup games that will be played at Gillette Stadium, fans can enter the "Random Selection Draw" up until Jan. 13.

Boston Globe - Sports - 3 days ago

Aid cuts have caused large number of deaths around world, Gates warns

The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist says nobody wants to take responsibility for the ‘tragedy’ of funding being slashed by Donald Trump and other world leaders

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

'Bigger than Taylor Swift': How Bad Bunny conquered the world

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Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

The great scroll off: Inside Australia's world-first teen social media ban

How grieving parents, media campaigns, and political opportunism collided to create the world’s most ambitious - and contentious - experiment in digital regulation.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 3 days ago

Most of world's economic growth no longer linked to emissions - study

A decade on from the Paris Agreement, and the link between GDP and rising emissions is starting to break.

Euronews - Environment - 3 days ago

With schedule now nearly set, more World Cup tickets are going on sale

Group stage matches are being played in 16 venues across North America, with American, Canadian and Mexican games appearing to be the most expensive.

NBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Is World Cup hosting 'curse' real pattern or just media hype?

Every four years, the FIFA World Cup lands in a new country and with it comes an almost inevitable wave of controversy. From human rights criticisms and...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 3 days ago

'Skill capital of the world': New era for India's workforce

As the nation of 1.4 billion strives for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance), young talent is emerging as the key pillar of its growth story

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Pluribus Recap: Saving the World

Just as loneliness sends Carol to her very lowest, an unlikely ally joins her cause.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Want to see the Socceroos play US at the World Cup? Here's how much a ticket could cost you

FIFA has released its ticket pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, to a galled global reception from fan groups.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 3 days ago

Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social media

California-based Reddit Inc.’s suit follows a case filed last month by the Sydney-based rights group Digital Freedom Project. Both suits claim the law is unconstitutional.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

World Watches Anxiously as Australia Kicks Children Off of Social Media

Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16 went into effect on Wednesday amid heavy resistance from the nation’s teenagers.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Want To Watch The World Cup In Person? Wait Til You See The Ticket Prices!

Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after the latest costs for World Cup tickets began to circulate.

Huffington Post - Sports - 3 days ago

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 26™ LIVE & FREE | SBS Sport

SBS is the exclusive FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ broadcaster for football fans in Australia. Here’s everything you need to know about how to follow the tournament and watch all 104 games live, free and exclusive.

SBS - World - 3 days ago

How to watch all the Socceroos FIFA World Cup 26™ matches LIVE & FREE | SBS Sport

The Socceroos are set to represent Australia at the FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ and SBS will bring you all their matches on television and via live streaming.

SBS - World - 3 days ago

Runway claims its GWM-1 "world models" can stay coherent for minutes at a time

Runway joins a competitive field alongside Google, Nvidia, and others.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Are mosquitoes the most dangerous animals in the world?

Malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile fever are all diseases that can be spread by mosquitoes. Hundreds of thousands of people die from such infections every year.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 4 days ago

World Darts Championship: Schedule, results and who is playing today

‘The Nuke’ in action early as tournament gets underway at Alexandra Palace

Evening Standard - Sports - 4 days ago

Grateful for the pressure: Snowboard cross world champ Éliot Grondin hunts for elusive Olympic gold -- Justin Piercy -- - -- Winter Sports

Éliot Grondin has won almost everything there is to win in the sport of snowboard cross. This February, he’s aiming to capture the one thing missing from his trophy case: Olympic gold.

CBC News - Sports - 5 days ago

World coffee market opens PH opportunities

NAVIGATING the current global coffee market can be likened to traversing an ocean with a brewing storm. This, as the recent United States suspension of an additional 40-percent tariff on Brazilian beans brought a fleeting sigh of relief. But for the Philippines, a country striving to carve its niche in the coffee world, the bigger question looms: how to take advantage of the current situation.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SKIING -- Mikaela Shiffrin sixth as Alice Robinson wins second straight World Cup GS race

Alice Robinson has six World Cup victories, the most from a non-European or North American country.

Boston Globe - Sports - 5 days ago

Furious Egypt, Iran Protest Against World Cup Soccer LGBTQI+ 'Pride' Match in Seattle

Muslim-majority Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations where homosexuality is illegal, are furious FIFA has scheduled a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that overlaps LGBTQI+ Pride events.

Breitbart - Sports - 5 days ago

Qatar introduces national personalised learning system at World Summit AI 2025

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) a...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 5 days ago

Gaza and the unravelling of a world order built on power

The UN’s response to Gaza exposes how the post-war system serves power over law.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 5 days ago

Australia launches world's first social media ban for kids under 16

NBC News' Liz Kreutz takes a closer look at Australia’s historic and controversial social media ban for kids under 16 and the precedent it could set.

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

Iran, Egypt ask FIFA to scrap plans for pride match at World Cup

Plans for the themed celebration were in place long before the World Cup draw – then Egypt and Iran, two Muslim-majority nations, landed in Group G.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 5 days ago

Sports -- Bienvenido, South America! Miami to Host FIFA Titans in World Cup

The most-watched tournament in world sports is coming to the 305.

Miami New Times - US News - 5 days ago

World Cinema -- Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster -- 06 Dec 2025 - 10:54 am

Paris, France: The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest grossing...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Bill Gates says world is near ending polio as funding gap narrows

Bill Gates said the goal is to eradicate polio globally by 2029. The campaign is within about $440 million of what is needed to finish the job.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 days ago

6G Network Connection: How Future Connectivity Will Transform Our World

Explore 6G predictions and discover how future connectivity will revolutionize industries, everyday life, and global communication with ultra-fast, intelligent networks.

International Business Times - Technology - 6 days ago

Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world's 'first domino'

More than 1 million social media accounts held by users under 16 are set to be deactivated in Australia in a divisive world-first ban that is being closely watched elsewhere.

NBC News - World - 6 days ago

Skiing -- Olympic cross country skiing champion Jessie Diggins earns 30th World Cup victory

Diggins earned her 30th World Cup victory by winning a 20-kilometer skiathlon in Norway.

Boston Globe - Sports - 6 days ago

Sahm Capital to Host Global Investment Summit in Riyadh, Convening World-Class Experts to Chart the 2026 Market Landscape

Sahm Capital ((سهم كابيتال, one of the fastest-growing financial companies licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia, will host its

Albawaba - Business - 6 days ago

'What a great and holy thing': Roxburgh on what the world needs right now

Captivating and convivial, Richard Roxburgh talks over lunch about why he wants his new play to bring rowdy roars of laughter from the audience.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Patients with previously untreatable blood cancer now disease-free after world-first gene therapy

Alyssa Tapley, 16, became the first patient with an aggressive form of leukaemia to have the experimental treatment in 2022. She was considering options for palliative care, but is now healthy.

Sky News - Technology - 6 days ago

Miami Match Ticket Prices Soar for 2026 FIFA World Cup

What began as a $60 dream of seeing soccer's greatest stars has morphed into a $1,000+ nightmare.

Miami New Times - Sports - 6 days ago

Bienvenido, South America! Miami to Host FIFA Titans in World Cup

The most-watched tournament in world sports is coming to the 305.

Miami New Times - Sports - 7 days ago

2026 World Cup Will Have Mandatory Breaks In Each Half Of All Games

The change may also be a hit with broadcasters, since it makes the game schedule more predictable.

Huffington Post - Sports - 7 days ago

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children -- Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world's biggest digital platforms

Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world’s biggest digital platforms

First Post - Technology - 7 days ago

UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026

United Nations, United States: The United Nations on Monday hit out at global apathy over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for hu...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 7 days ago

World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico's disappeared

In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 8 days ago

Artist Markus Karstiess's ceramic creatures lie somewhere between the human and mythical worlds.

Artist Markus Karstiess transforms the ancient material of cay into modern, mysterious creations. His ceramic sculptures, with their unusual shapes and iridescent glazes, lie between the human and mythical worlds.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Sperm bank for cheetahs could one day save world's fastest land animal

Experts worry cheetahs may one day be on the brink of extinction and need artificial reproduction to save them.

Euronews - Environment - 8 days ago

England World Cup match times 'welcome boost' for pubs and bars

There had been some concerns among fans that late fixtures could curtail celebrations.

Independent UK - Business - 8 days ago

Frank Gehry, World-Famous Postmodern Architect, Dead at 96

Gehry is one of only two architects to guest star on The Simpsons.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 9 days ago

Star-studded draw sets stage for historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw unfolded Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in a star-packed ceremony that marked the debut of the...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 9 days ago

World Cup 2026 draw: Germany get Curacao, Trump wins prize

US President Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw, as the groups for the tournament were selected.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 9 days ago

World Cup draw 2026: Who are your team playing next summer?

As a record number of nations prepare for the US, Mexico and Canada next summer, here's who MENA teams face.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

BBC News - Sports - 10 days ago

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag.

Judo's world governing body has dropped its ban on Russian athletes competing under their national flag. The measure had been imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 10 days ago

Next week, one of the world's toughest social media bans will come into force

Emma Mason has campaigned for Australia's under-16s ban on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms since her daughter Tilly took her own life. But the new law is dividing opinion.

Sky News - Technology - 10 days ago

Fanatics lands massive FIFA retail deal for all 104 World Cup matches across North America

Fanatics will serve as FIFA’s onsite retail partner for the 2026 World Cup, delivering custom fan experiences and official merchandise across all 16 host cities in North America.

Fox News - Business - 11 days ago

All Blacks legend backs Wallabies' forgotten man to solve World Cup problem

Dan Carter believes injured playmaker Noah Lolesio is still the man to steer Australia during the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 11 days ago

Business Daily -- The making of a World Cup

We go behind the scenes to see how preparations for the tournament are taking shape.

BBC News - Business - 11 days ago

Inside Epstein's island as images give 'disturbing look at his world'

Eerie images include scenes from bedrooms, bathrooms, a spa and massage room

Evening Standard - World - 11 days ago

'Bring it on': Wallabies welcome first-ever pool battle with All Blacks at home World Cup

The draw for the pools of the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been completed. Find out who got the easiest run, and who has the toughest.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 12 days ago

Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding

Washington, USA: The draw for the 2026 World Cup the biggest edition of football s global showpiece ever held takes place in Washington on Frida...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 12 days ago

Could Trump move World Cup matches?

Does the US president have the power to adjust venues for World Cup matches? Sky's Martha Kelner has all you need to know.

Sky News - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Carl Alameda Demonstrates How Teaching Fuels Real-World Impact

According to Carl Alameda, teaching plays a central role in shaping not only individual lives but the broader world around us. From developing real-world skills to inspiring civic engagement, the classroom serves as a launchpad for lifelong growth. Teachers today are more than content experts—they

International Business Times - World - 13 days ago

Record-breaking feats: Duplantis, McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletes of the Year

Olympic champions Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Mondo Duplantis were crowned the World Athletes of the Year in Monaco due to their record-breaking performances. Sweden’s pole vault star...

International The News - Sports - 14 days ago

Coping with depression in the flawless world of fashion

Designer Dennis Chuene is open about being diagnosed with depression — a bold move in the cutthroat world of fashion.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 15 days ago

Iran to boycott World Cup draw after US refuses visas for most delegates

Fans accuse the US of hypocrisy, saying Israel, which has killed scores of Palestinian football players, should be the one facing a ban

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 16 days ago

2035 Women's Football World Cup: UK unveils mega plan across 15 cities

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International The News - Sports - 17 days ago

Qatar GP: Norris eyes world crown as Verstappen targets perfect weekend

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Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 17 days ago

Trump announces migration freeze for 'third world countries' after national guard shooting

The US president said the plan would include cases approved under former president Joe Biden's administration.

SBS - Politics - 17 days ago

Naively brilliant: Serbia's world-famous village painters

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Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 18 days ago

China unveils 'lunar soil bricks', paving way for world's first Moon base

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International The News - Technology - 18 days ago

AIB says customers spent €250,000 on flights in the hour after World Cup play-off draw

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Irish Post - Sports - 18 days ago

From Kingston to the world: Jamaican music and film legend Jimmy Cliff passes on at 81

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Global Voices - Entertainment - 20 days ago

World War II Veteran Celebrates 99th Birthday with High School Diploma -- Dominic Bersani, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday recently by getting his high school diploma and...

Dominic Bersani, a World War II Navy veteran, celebrated his 99th birthday recently by getting his high school diploma and several awards for military service.

Military.com - US News - 20 days ago

Why the world's least-known volcanoes pose the greatest risk

The next global volcanic disaster is likely to come from a volcano that appears dormant, writes Mike Cassidy of The Conversation

Independent UK - Science - 20 days ago

Gianfranco Rosi: the slow documentary maker in a frantic world

Paris: If the regular recipe for success in the modern entertainment industry or on social media is being loud, attention seeking and a prolific creat...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 21 days ago

Video: Chinese humanoid robot's three-day walk sets world record

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Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 21 days ago

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SBS - World - 21 days ago

Biologist bawls eyes out in emotional video upon finding the world's rarest flower — after searching for 13 years

A flower hunter was moved to tears after encountering a super-rare species of bloom in Sumatra, Indonesia, marking the culmination of an over-decade-long plant pilgrimage.

New York Post - Weird - 24 days ago

World's biggest nuclear plant given nod to restart

Japanese local authorities approved on Friday the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster....

Daily Sabah - Business - 24 days ago

Labubu bounces into Pitt Street, still one of the world's most expensive shopping strips

The Chinese toy phenomenon is about to open a new Pop Mart store in Pitt Street Mall.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 24 days ago

Türkiye face Romania as global World Cup playoffs drawn

Türkiye will face Romania in the semifinals of the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, as they seek to end more than a two-decade-long wait to play...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 25 days ago

NZ Woman Plays French Horn On World's Coldest Stage

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October.

Huffington Post - Weird - 25 days ago

Ireland set to learn play-off opponents in bid for coveted World Cup spot

AFTER securing their place in the World Cup play-offs in dramatic fashion against Hungary on Sund...

Irish Post - Sports - 25 days ago

China Is Now the World's Climate Champion

The news out of COP30 does not engender much hope, but China’s embrace of renewable energy shows that climate protection makes smart economic sense.

The Nation - World - 27 days ago

North Korea's female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

North Korea's young female footballers have won back-to-back U17 World Cups. Why is the isolated state so good at the game?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 27 days ago

Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott secures World Cup play-off for Ireland after Hungary win

WITH Ireland relying on a wing and a prayer to reach the World Cup play-offs, it was Troy Parrott...

Irish Post - Sports - 29 days ago

Preview: Ireland set for crunch World Cup qualifier in Hungary

IRELAND will face Hungary this afternoon with a win guaranteeing at least a World Cup play-off sp...

Irish Post - Sports - 29 days ago

The Outer Worlds 2 review: Space opera where choices matter

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Independent.ie - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Tesla sets Elon Musk on path to be world's first trillionaire, clears his pay package -- Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world's richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world’s richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

The world is preparing to rebuild Gaza but few are ready for the climate cost

The ceasefire may have silenced the bombs, but it has not ended the damage to the land, the water, or the atmosphere we all share.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Dad And Son Each Catch Home Run Balls During Game 7 Of World Series

It's one of the strangest feats in baseball history. A dad caught the game-tying home run ball in Game 7 of the World Series.

Inside Edition - Sports - 1 month ago

Photos: Team effort produces back-to-back World Series titles for the Dodgers

Game 7 of the World Series will be played on Saturday at 5 p.m. PDT as the Dodgers try to secure their second straight title.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Why are stock markets around the world hitting record highs?

Paris: Why have stock markets around the world from Wall Street to Tokyo and from Paris to Seoul, been striking record highs despite the uncertain...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Introducing the Marine Corps' Attack Drone Team -- The U.S. Marine Corps is stepping up its game in the fast-evolving world of drone technology by launching a specialized unit...

The U.S. Marine Corps is stepping up its game in the fast-evolving world of drone technology by launching a specialized unit dedicated to attack drones. The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team aims to equip Marines with affordable, high-impact tools that can strike targets from miles away, drawing lessons from ongoing conflicts around the globe.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

A retired teacher found some seahorses off Long Beach. Then he built a secret world for them

Rog Hanson isn’t a scientist, but he’s likely spent more time with Pacific seahorses than anyone else. He built them a secret underwater city.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now

A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world’s largest biological database.

BBC News - Technology - 1 month ago

Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice. Video, 00:01:04 - Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice

The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us.

BBC News - Science - 2 months ago

Palestine is now the conscience of the world. No deal will change that

Dressed up as statesmanship, the Trump-Netanyahu proposal is nothing but an attempt to impose surrender

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

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Keep in the know on the FIFA World Cup - from the football teams and players, to matches, results and more with NZ Herald.

NZ Herald - Sports - 2 months ago

Study of world's oldest person reveals what helped her live to 117 -- Maria Branyas Morera once posted on social media about her love for yogurt, saying it "gives life," and hers was a long one.

Maria Branyas Morera once posted on social media about her love for yogurt, saying it "gives life," and hers was a long one.

CBS News - Health - 2 months ago

Caribbean athletes shine at the 2025 World Athletics Championships

It began with a full-circle moment as Jamaica's beloved Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran the last individual race of her career; over the coming days, there would be more performances to celebrate.

Global Voices - Sports - 2 months ago

Guess Who Just Overtook Elon Musk As World's Richest Man

The Tesla mogul now only has a paltry $385 billion fortune.

Huffington Post - Business - 3 months ago

Meet the world's hottest upstart weapons dealers

A ferocious global arms race is big business

Economist - World - 3 months ago

Want to be a world record holder? These are still available

The Guinness World Records honours titles from the world's longest tongue to the most extensive collection of Spice Girls memorabilia, while the likes of Taylor Swift and even Sky News are also honoured.

Sky News - Weird - 3 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 3 months ago

How to write laws of war for a wicked world

The post-1945 order is crumbling. History offers a glimpse of alternatives that might work

Economist - World - 4 months ago

Singapore brings World Aquatics Championships to a close after three weeks

Singapore has closed the curtains on the World Aquatics Championships after three weeks of action, in a ceremony celebrating its culture. The world aquatics governing body has called this edition an exceptional one. The competition gathered about 2,500 top-tier athletes from over 200 member federations, across six aq

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 4 months ago

Singapore's performance as World Aquatics Championships host praised as 'standout success'

The International World Aquatics committee says Singapore's performance as host was a standout success. Its executive director credited the local organising committee's leadership and efficiency, despite a short runway leading to the championships. Despite a few hiccups, the local organising committee says the nimble

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 4 months ago

Quah Zheng Wen continues strong comeback with near-personal-best performances at World Championships

National swimmer Quah Zheng Wen has continued to deliver strong performances even late into his long career. The 28-year-old concluded his World Aquatics Championships outing by clocking his best timing in the men's 50m backstroke since 2015. It's the third consecutive day in which Quah has nearly broken a personal-bes

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 4 months ago

Gaza flotilla: The Madleen shows us the world as it could be

What if thousands set sail, from every Mediterranean port? What if fishers, sailors, students and parents rose to say: not in our name?

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Gamers around the world get their hands on Nintendo Switch 2 | Video

Excited gamers around the world finally got their hands on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 on Thursday (Jun 5). While the new Switch 2 levels up with a bigger screen, more functions and more processing power, it also comes with a heftier price tag of US$449.99 in the US - about 50% more than the original's launch price.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 6 months ago

Earth's oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: study

Satellite data reveals 21% of oceans have darkened, affecting photic zones and marine life. Researchers warn of severe effects on global marine life and ecosystems.

Fox News - Science - 6 months ago

Stories of 5 Plane Crash Sole Survivors Who Stunned the World

While many people share a very real fear of flying, few know the horror of experiencing — and surviving — an actual plane crash. These are the stories of a handful of people lucky enough to have come out of a major plane crash alive.

Inside Edition - US News - 6 months ago

White House Proposal Could Gut Climate Modeling the World Depends On

Potential funding cuts for NOAA and its research partners threaten irreparable harm not only to climate research but to American safety, competitiveness, and national security.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

How Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Upended World Markets

A recession now looms after two days of market mayhem. Here’s how it all played out.

New York Magazine - Business - 8 months ago

How Google's Ad Business Funds Disinformation Around the World

The largest-ever analysis of Google’s ad practices on non-English-language websites reveals how the tech giant makes disinformation profitable.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago