Australia: World’s first koala sanctuary bans koala cuddles
For what feels like an eternity, cuddling a fluffy koala has been an Australian rite of passage for celebrities, tourists, and locals alike. A...
Australia signs new funding deal with PNG to support asylum seekers
The Albanese government is set to establish a new funding agreement with Papua New Guinea (PNG) to support asylum seekers, following PNG's threat to...
Koo: India’s alternative to X to shut services
Millions of social media users in India are stranded after the homegrown microblogging platform Koo, which positioned itself as an alternative to X, announced...
89 migrants killed after boat capsizes off Mauritania
Nearly 90 migrants headed for Europe have died, and many others are missing after their boat overturned off the coast of Mauritania earlier this...
Is Hurricane Beryl a warning sign for world?
Hurricane Beryl is causing significant damage in parts of the Caribbean, highlighting the role of climate change. With maximum sustained winds exceeding 160 mph...
Australia: Expensive healthcare pinches patients’ pockets
Thousands of patients may face increased out-of-pocket healthcare costs following a breakdown in negotiations between St Vincent’s private hospital network and the private health...
Google’s emissions goes up by 50% as demand for AI energy rises
Google’s goal of reducing its climate footprint is at risk as it increasingly relies on energy-hungry data centers to power its new artificial intelligence...
Germany: Parliament to impose fines on unruly politicians
Germany’s parliament is set to increase fines for politicians who interrupt sessions with insults and rowdy behavior, following a rise in antisocial outbursts in...
Severe turbulence injures many in Air Europa flight
An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo had to make an emergency landing at a Brazilian airport due to “severe turbulence,” the airline...