A Queensland family faces the difficult decision of moving an 83-year-old mother with dementia into aged care, potentially hours away from her lifelong home on a rural farm. The family has struggled with limited local aged care options and issues with home care providers.
Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier shares insights on Brexit, Boris Johnson's motivations, and the EU's future. He criticizes the 'great lie' that Brussels was solely responsible for UK problems post-Brexit and expresses concern about the rise of the far-right in Europe.
Thomas Tuchel praised England's second-half performance against Croatia, urging them to maintain an aggressive, front-foot style after their 4-2 World Cup opener win. He envisioned fans enjoying the team's attacking display, which ignited a sense of possibility for the tournament.
Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier stated the UK could rejoin the EU with special terms, retaining the pound and Schengen opt-outs. He believes this is possible due to existing precedents and that evidence of Brexit's negative impact is growing clearer for the British public.
Skin care experts reveal that beyond a gentle cleanser, appropriate moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, most other products are optional "nice-to-haves" for improving skin appearance.
South Africa secured a crucial draw against Czechia with a late penalty, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Czechia, who dominated for long periods, squandered a lead, setting up a tense final group stage matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, reportedly liked an Instagram post criticizing Bruno Fernandes' performance for Portugal, drawing attention amid the team's disappointing World Cup start after a draw with DR Congo.
Ultrahuman announces M2 Live, a second-generation continuous glucose monitoring platform for the US. It uses Abbott's over-the-counter Lingo monitor, offering a cheaper and more accessible option, especially for non-diabetics. The system combines glucose data with activity stats, analyzed by Ultrahuman's AI Jade for metabolic insights.
La Bank of England ha confermato i tassi d'interesse al 3,75% nella riunione odierna. L'inflazione resta al 2,8%, sopra il target del 2%. Calo della disoccupazione al 4,9%.
While the US stock market has doubled since 2020, many American families face economic hardship. Rising costs for cooling homes, credit card debt, and utility bills strain household budgets, contrasting with the perceived success of the wealthy.
Despite falling jet fuel prices to their lowest in over three months, airlines are unlikely to lower ticket prices or fees. Experts cite rising labor and operational costs, and the willingness of travelers to pay higher fares, suggesting price increases will persist.
A Hong Kong programmer, Cheung Lai-ming, has been convicted of four charges related to making explosives at his public rental flat. He admitted to possessing over 20kg of chemicals and intended to cause "maximum chaos" by targeting officials, police, and judges.
South African indie artist Bongeziwe Mabandla's new album 'Ndingubani' explores heritage, family, and personal struggles with addiction and depression. Recorded partly at home in Paris and South Africa, the album blends traditional isiXhosa music with modern electropop, reflecting his journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Asean leaders met with Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, marking 35 years of ties and demonstrating Asean's diplomatic reach beyond Western pressure. The leaders sought energy, fertilizer, and technology, signaling a desire to engage with Russia despite geopolitical tensions and doubts about Washington's commitment.
Spanish bars and cafes feature the functionally useless servilleta, a thin paper napkin. Despite poor absorbency, they are a cherished part of Spanish life, sometimes thrown on the floor as a sign of authenticity. Photographer Felipe Hernandez documents these personalized napkins in his book, 'Servilletas,' celebrating their 'beauty of the useless' against homogenization.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be reunited with his mother at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Uruguay in Miami, thanks to expedited arrangements by US authorities. The intervention followed Vozinha's emotional revelation that visa issues prevented his mother from attending his historic debut against Spain.
Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Panama with a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, joining England at the top of Group L. The match, played in Toronto, saw few clear chances, with Yirenkyi scoring the decisive goal from a Brandon Thomas-Asante cross.
Taiwan's first civil defence drone training programme, inspired by Ukraine's use of drones in warfare, aims to equip citizens with skills for surveillance and information sharing in potential conflict scenarios with China. The course, run by Kuma Academy, focuses on manual piloting of Taiwanese-made drones.
Player ratings for England and Croatia's match. Key performances included Harry Kane (9) equalling England's World Cup finals scoring record and Dominik Livakovic (9) making crucial saves for Croatia. Several players received ratings of 8, including Elliot Anderson and Noni Madueke for England.
Manchester United and Tottenham are pursuing Crysencio Summerville. Chelsea is interested in Diogo Costa and Andrea Cambiaso. Real Madrid's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is questioned, with Michael Olise as a top target. Other rumours involve Marcus Rashford, Luka Vuskovic, Said El Mala, and Charlie Gray.
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty against Croatia after goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was penalized for moving off his line. Kane explained his stuttered run-up was designed to draw the keeper out, a tactic he researched. The penalty was retaken due to both Livakovic and defender Josko Gvardiol moving too early.
FOMC members' forecasts reveal a significant shift, with nine now predicting rate hikes in 2026, compared to none in March. The median dot plot also shows an upward revision for 2026 and 2027, indicating a more hawkish outlook.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but introduced several surprises, including the absence of Chairman Kevin Warsh's "dot plot" and the formation of five task forces. Markets reacted negatively to the uncertainty, with major averages declining.
US stock markets fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but signaled a possible hike by year-end. The Fed cited economic expansion despite Middle East conflict uncertainty and elevated inflation, with nine members projecting at least one rate increase.
