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This image released by the Maldives President’s Media Division, shows divers preparing to search for the four missing Italian divers near Alimathaa Island, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Saturday, May 15, 2026. (Maldives President’s Media Division via AP) (Maldives Presidents Media Div) Italy’s Foreign Ministry says rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers believed to…
A massive police presence has swarmed on the streets of London to ensure that two rival marches, attended by tens of thousands, and the climax of the FA Cup unfolded without major incident. In what’s been described as a “significant public order policing operation,” London’s Metropolitan Police deployed at least 4000 officers, armoured vehicles, horses,…
The meat of the summit doesn’t start until Thursday, when the leaders hold bilateral talks, visit the Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors once prayed for bumper crops, and take part in a formal banquet. But the Chinese offered Trump a pomp-filled welcome on Wednesday night, literally rolling out the red carpet for him after…
The president complained about the iconic building while speaking at a Rose Garden dinner event in honour of Police Week. Donald Trump has dedicated much of his time to renovations at the White House. (AP) “I want to welcome you to the Rose Garden. You know, this is a whole new thing. This used to be…
The internet blackout in Iran is more than two months old, the longest on record. For millions who rely on being online to make a living, the void has been devastating. But some have privileged access through what’s called “Internet Pro” – and that’s causing widespread public criticism. The program, launched earlier this year, appears…
The four Australian citizens, one permanent resident and a New Zealand national are expected to leave the Canary Islands, where passengers have finally begun to disembark, on Monday and touch down in Perth on Tuesday. A federal government spokesperson said Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade consular officers in Tenerife and Canberra had been closely…
Australian authorities are preparing to repatriate four citizens and one permanent resident from a hantavirus-afflicted cruise ship headed for the Spanish-controlled Canary Islands. The Dutch-flagged vessel at the centre of the outbreak is set to dock on the island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, about midday tomorrow local time (9pm AEST). Once…
Could you beat Donald Trump in a fight? Your answer might depend on your political opinions. A survey of thousands of Americans by YouGov asked a direct question: “Who do you think would win in a physical fight between you and Donald Trump?” Fifty-five per cent of Americans polled said they could beat the president…
The statement, Iran’s first reaction to the suspension, did not specify what the new procedures entailed and thanked owners and captains of ships for respecting Iranian regulations when moving through the waterway. “We thank captains & shipowners in Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman for complying with Iran’s Strait of Hormuz regulations & contributing to…
Russia has threatened to release a “massive military strike” in the centre of Ukraine’s capital if the nation breaches two separate ceasefires put in place by both countries. Earlier this week, Russia and Ukraine declared unilateral pauses in their four-year war, which has become the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II. Russia announced…
