Viral lesbian bar that received backlash over mask mandate being eyed for Hollywood adaptation

Australian students went scuba diving to rebuild an oyster reef

Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes

A US judge blocked the Trump administration on Monday from conditioning counterterrorism funds to state and local ‌governments on changes to election administration. The decision by Washington-based US District Judge Amir Ali marks the latest defeat for US President Donald Trump in his bid to increase the federal government’s authority over elections ahead of the November 3 midterms, when his Republicans are fighting to retain majorities in both houses of Congress. Earlier this year, the...

5 years of Spring Sprang Sprung: How this Singapore watch fair grew from 24 to more than 70 brands

Discover Spring Sprang Sprung 2026 in Singapore, featuring over 70 independent and microbrand watches, hands-on workshops, talks and more.

Exclusive-Anthropic's IPO prospectus shows sweeping AI vision, surging costs

Meta taps Australia's Firmus for AI computing capacity in Southeast Asia

Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

"Hoax": Trump Denies Report On Iran Sanctions Relief

The Axios story reported that Trump "is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program." It quoted unnamed US officials.

‘Exclude her’: British Jews urge UK to bar entry of Australian author over October 7 remarks

Britain’s peak Jewish group wants Randa Abdel-Fattah blocked from visiting to promote her new novel over her past comments in which described the Hamas attack on Israel as “exhilarating”.

Owens Faces Defamation Suits: Right-wing host presses Kirk theories; family fears grow

Candace Owens’ comments about Charlie Kirk’s death have raised concerns among relatives and former security staff. She is also facing two defamation lawsuits, including one from Brian Harpole. Her June trip to Russia led to speculation about a move, but Owens denied that. Despite the criticism and legal pressure, she continues building her media career and speaking to millions online.

Malek Bennouioua Death: French CSGO streamer dies at 35; tributes pour in

Malek Bennouioua, known as maleK and MalekCSGO, has reportedly died at 35. His death was announced by a close friend, while major Counter-Strike figures paid tribute online. Malek had spent years competing before moving into streaming and content creation. His family has asked people to respect their privacy and avoid rumours as they deal with the loss at this time.

Evicted 87-year-old Spanish pensioner to return home after deal

An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner whose eviction became a rallying point for Spain’s housing protests will be able to return home after reaching a deal with the property’s owners, her lawyer said Monday. The agreement comes as demonstrations across the country pile pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government to address soaring rents, a shortage of affordable homes and weak tenant protections.