Energy giant AGL was convicted and fined $60,000 after five workers suffered elevated blood lead levels during the decommissioning of the Torrens Island A Power Station in Adelaide.
Redonda Island, once a barren ecosystem, has flourished after invasive species removal, leading to the establishment of the Redonda Ecosystem Reserve, protecting 30,000 hectares of land and sea, and hosting at least 30 globally threatened species.
Beijing is mass-producing advanced anti-ship missiles, including the YJ-20 hypersonic missile, to hold the US Pacific Fleet at a distance and deter allied navies in a potential Taiwan Strait contingency.
Typhoon Dolphin cuts power to 44,000 buildings and injures five people after striking Japan's Okinawa island, with flights cancelled and authorities warning of severe weather before it heads to China.
Just one year after invasive rats were removed from Ulong Island in Palau, researchers discovered that returning seabirds are supplying marine nutrients via guano, driving unexpected coral reef and fish population recovery.
Removal of invasive rats from Ulong Island in Palau leads to swift return of seabirds, which in turn accelerates coral reef recovery through nutrient transfer, increasing fish populations within just one year.
Taiwan's interior ministry has petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Chinese Unification Promotion Party, marking the first such party dissolution action in the island's history due to alleged ties to organized crime and security violations.
The tiny Spanish mountain village of Somosierra is preparing for thousands of visitors for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, prompting logistical challenges for its 93 inhabitants.
Taiwan's leader William Lai Ching-te rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation in an armored vehicle during the Han Kuang military exercise, simulating a potential PLA decapitation strike.
An American oil company linked to Donald Trump has brought drilling equipment ashore in remote Greenland without local approval, prompting a strong warning from the government as Trump renews claims on the Arctic territory.
Marri Ngarr artist Ryan Presley won the $100,000 top prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for his oil painting 'Our lifestyle of tranquillity undisturbed'. Fellow artist Jenna Mayilema Lee also won the Work on Paper Award.
Beijing is intensifying its rhetoric against Tokyo's changing defense posture, labeling it 'new militarism' and using WWII history to rally regional sympathy, while Japan rejects the claims and highlights China's military build-up.
Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, in development for nearly three years, promises a vastly expanded experience compared to its predecessor, with diverse gameplay mechanics, a complex narrative, and numerous secrets, as revealed by developer Daniel Mullins.
The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, founded in 2002, anticipates its biggest turnout yet despite economic headwinds, citing an audience with expendable income and a loyal following for Black independent films and A-list celebrity appearances
The Akros rowing boat used by Fyodor Konyukhov in his attempted solo crossing of the Indian Ocean from South America to Australia will be preserved in a museum in the Tula Region, Russia, after being recovered following 16 months adrift.
In 1831, a volcanic island named Ferdinandea emerged off Sicily, sparking claims by Britain, France, and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The island, about 800m across and 60m high, eroded and disappeared by 1832, leaving behind a submerged volcanic cone now home to a marine ecosystem.
Prime Video's new coming-of-age drama Sterling Point highlights a thriving new wave of teen television defined by slow indie pacing, emotional self-awareness, and analogue storytelling that resonates with both Gen Z and nostalgic millennials.
Phillip Island, part of Norfolk Island National Park, is experiencing a remarkable environmental recovery nearly 40 years after the complete eradication of invasive rabbits and livestock that left the volcanic island barren.
Blockchain.com secured a virtual asset service provider license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority on July 22, 2026, enabling it to offer regulated crypto custody and exchange services.
The US Treasury sanctioned Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba's military attache in Beijing, for facilitating the procurement of military equipment from China for Cuba's armed forces.
Tuvalu, a Pacific nation of 11,000, faces imminent disappearance due to rising sea levels and extreme weather, prompting many to migrate to Australia under a new visa program, while struggling to preserve their culture abroad.
Die isländische Küstenwache hat das Anti-Walfang-Schiff 'Bandero' gestürmt und die 21 Aktivisten festgesetzt. Die Crew hatte versucht, die umstrittene Jagd auf Finnwale zu blockieren.
Women in The Gambia's Ndangan settlement are balancing traditional oyster and crab harvesting with mangrove restoration efforts to safeguard their livelihoods and protect the capital, Banjul, from rising seas and coastal erosion.
Mystery surrounds the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, whose body was found on Horn Island, Mississippi, after a July 4 boat trip, prompting demands for transparency and civil rights scrutiny over the investigation.
