Two New Zealand skiers killed in Japan avalanche
Two skiers from New Zealand, one of whom was a 21-year-old ski guide, lost their lives in an avalanche while engaging in backcountry skiing...
Malaysia offered to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
Malaysia has announced that it has been offered £100 million to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, stepping in after the Australian state of Victoria...
NSW lags target on renewable energy
The state of New South Wales (NSW) is facing a significant gap between its 2030 emissions reduction targets and the current pace of renewable...
Oscars: 20 Days in Mariupol, a war film from Ukraine, is best documentary
The documentary film "20 Days in Mariupol," shot within the besieged port city during the Russian assault, has clinched the best documentary Oscar at...
Oscars: Hayao Miyazaki’s last film is ‘best animation’
The Boy and the Heron, purportedly the last creation from renowned Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, secured the Oscar for the best animated feature film...
Australia: Hobart sees hottest night in 112 years
Hobart residents endured the hottest night in 112 years as a severe heatwave persisted across south-east Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts continued extreme...
Pilots sleep on flight with 153 people; Indonesia starts inquiry
An investigation has revealed that two Indonesian pilots dozed off for nearly 30 minutes mid-flight. Both the pilot and co-pilot were simultaneously asleep for...
New Hong Kong law: Treason can invite life sentence
The government of Hong Kong has unveiled a preliminary version of a new national security law, referred to as Article 23, aiming to enhance...
Saving calls for Canada’s melting Arctic
The escalating trend of "last chance tourism" in Canada's melting Arctic is sparking a conflict between environmental concerns and the economic needs of local...