NSW Icac exposes a 'shit sheet' document targeting former police minister David Elliott, linked to the Liberal's Reformers sub-faction, alleging undeclared donations from banned donors and systemic corruption.
19-year-old Lamine Yamal credits his mother, Sheila Ebana, for his success after winning the FIFA World Cup, highlighting her sacrifices and influence on his life and football career.
District councillor Peggy Wong and Prestige Construction directors Gordon Ho and Hau Wah-kin deny allegations of gift bag exchanges for proxy votes and bid-rigging in Wang Fuk Court renovation contract selection.
Actor Jared Leto, 54, denies allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, who claim incidents occurred when they were teenagers (16-19) between 2002 and 2016.
A former British government expert claims to know the likely location of Peter Falconio's body, 25 years after he vanished in Australia, aiding police in their pursuit of closure for his family.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Serena Williams overcame childhood poverty in Compton, California, to become a tennis icon. Her parents, Richard Williams and Oracene Price, coached her and Venus on public courts with limited resources, fostering discipline and belief that led to 23 Grand Slam titles and breaking barriers in the sport.
China, after a surprising five-set victory over the United States, has advanced to the Women's Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau. They are set to face Turkey on Saturday, a team that has consistently defeated them in recent major tournaments, including the 2023 VNL final and the Paris Olympics quarter-finals.
British Para-cyclist Daphne Schrager, a Paris 2024 silver medallist, has received a two-year ban for testing positive for the banned substance Ligandrol. Schrager denies cheating, arguing the positive test was due to environmental contamination. The ban is backdated, making her eligible to compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games.
BAE Systems CEO Dr Charles Woodburn warns the UK is complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He advocates for significantly increased defence spending, beyond current commitments, to counter modern warfare challenges and autonomous weapons, despite recent boosts.
Russian influencer Anna Otavina sustained second-degree burns after a power bank exploded next to her bed in her Moscow penthouse, igniting her hair and bedding. She now warns followers about the dangers of unattended charging and using power banks on soft surfaces, urging caution with unknown quality devices.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback in his first T20I against Zimbabwe after a two-year injury layoff, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs. His father, Prabhu Yadav, was performing a religious circumambulation in Mathura during the match, praying for his son's fitness after a tough period of injuries.
A Florida pastor, Scott Winters, has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT's medical advice, which included religious references, repeatedly discouraged him from seeking emergency treatment for serious symptoms. This allegedly led to a near-fatal pulmonary embolism, causing him to lose his home and career.
BAE Systems CEO Dr. Charles Woodburn warned the UK has been too complacent about foreign attack risks, citing the highest threat level in his lifetime. He welcomed increased defence spending but stated much more is needed to meet the 3.5% GDP target by 2035, also highlighting the nearing use of autonomous lethal weapons by adversaries.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback after two years of injury struggles, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs against Zimbabwe. His father was performing a pilgrimage, unaware, while coaches praised his hard work and the BCCI's faith during his rehabilitation.
Indian gymnasts Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das from Puri, Odisha, are set to make their Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, aiming for medals after intensive training in England and previous international experience.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for a "generational investment" of nearly $1.5 trillion for 2027 military spending, a 44% increase, while also seeking emergency funds for the ongoing, unpopular Iran war. This comes despite a previous order for budget cuts and questions about $75bn in unobligated funds from a prior bump.
Trump's administration offered Saudi Arabia a nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment and limited inspections, contrasting sharply with his demands for Iran, which is currently engaged in a costly war initiated by Trump, further complicating regional stability.
Independent developers Friday Sundae's new video game, 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand', blends genres to tell a British ghost story. Players renovate a dilapidated hotel, fight ghosts, and interact with characters speaking authentic British slang, aiming for a diverse portrayal of real Britain.
This article ranks Benedict Cumberbatch's 20 most notable film roles, from early comedic appearances to critically acclaimed dramatic performances, highlighting his versatility across genres in films like "The Imitation Game" and "The Power of the Dog."
Satellite images reveal the Israeli army is constructing a large earthen barrier and trench, extending beyond the "yellow line" in Gaza, effectively separating over 50% of the enclave under Israeli control. This construction, already over 23km long, fuels Palestinian fears of permanent land appropriation and prevents their return to destroyed communities.
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially opened as a police station on Wednesday. This initiative aims to destroy the building's appeal as a pilgrimage site for those who glorify the Nazi dictator, while a memorial stone remains outside.
Amid recent Apple price hikes, several tech products are on sale, including the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 (512GB) for $1,549.99, the 11-inch iPad Air M3 (1TB) for $749, refurbished Playstation 5 Slim consoles for $499, and a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $89.99.
