The Tedesco family's purchase of a heritage-listed Baulkham Hills property, Chelsea Farm, has uncovered its rich 220-year history. Originally established by George Suttor in 1801 for commercial citrus sales, it later served as a refuge for European Jews and a WWII military base before its current restoration.
Comércio bilateral e investimentos entre Brasil e Canadá crescem, impulsionados pela conectividade aérea. Air Canada destaca o Brasil como mercado estratégico, com aumento de brasileiros estudando e vivendo no país, e novas demandas de viagem.
Mohammad Ibrahim, an Afghan interpreter who worked for Australia, found refuge in Apollo Bay after fleeing the Taliban. A local community group rallied for four years, advocating for his humanitarian visa and providing financial support, demonstrating the power of kindness and community action.
Face à la canicule, les centres commerciaux deviennent des refuges climatisés gratuits pour les Français. Ils y cherchent la fraîcheur, flânent, font des courses ou achètent des ventilateurs, profitant de températures plus basses que dehors.
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their personal stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities found in new homes.
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities they can seize when given a chance, contrasting with restrictive US refugee policies.
À Meudon, le cimetière historique des Longs Réages, végétalisé depuis 2020, est devenu un îlot de fraîcheur et un refuge pour les promeneurs face aux fortes chaleurs récurrentes, contrastant avec son passé d'îlot de chaleur urbain.
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, UK, believed to have sheltered Robin Hood, has likely died after failing to sprout leaves this spring. Conservationists cite compacted soil from millions of visitors over centuries, along with climate change, as contributing factors to its decline.
Four Socceroos, including Mo Touré, have refugee backgrounds, highlighting Australia's talent pathway and the sacrifices of parents like Amara and Mawa Touré, who fled Liberia's war. Their journey from hardship to international football success is celebrated during Refugee Week.
French riot police, deployed under a UK-France deal, are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers in northern France. The £660m deal aims to prevent small boat launches, but refugee charities condemn the potential use of water cannon as "sickening" and inhumane.
French riot police deployed in northern France under a £660m UK deal are authorised to use water cannon, CS gas, and batons against asylum seekers. Refugee charities have condemned the move as "sickening" and "inhumane".
Une vague de chaleur s'abat sur la France, rendant les destinations touristiques traditionnelles moins efficaces. L'altitude, les forêts, les gorges et les vieilles pierres deviennent de nouvelles stratégies pour trouver la fraîcheur.
Germany braces for a heatwave, the AfD faces potential surveillance by intelligence agencies, and interior ministers debate lowering deportation thresholds for refugees who commit crimes. New figures reveal 4 million refugees in Germany in 2025.
Blackpool CC, a historic cricket ground that has hosted legendary players, is facing challenges. The Lancashire men's team's recent defeats and relegation, coupled with internal club disputes and economic struggles in the town, cast a shadow over its future, despite efforts to engage refugees and attract new talent.
Awer Mabil, Socceroos forward, discusses his refugee background, inspiring younger teammates, and the viral video showcasing the team's multicultural diversity ahead of the match against the US.
Socceroos star Awer Mabil, a refugee from Kenya, was moved to reflect on his past and Australia's multiculturalism during a press conference. He spoke about being a 'big brother' to younger teammates and the viral video celebrating the team's diversity.
Conservative proposals to strip judges of powers to rule on asylum appeals and quit the ECHR have been called an "attack on justice and equality" by refugee groups and lawyers. Immigration decisions would be made internally by the Home Office, with legal aid scrapped.
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) stated that 2.4 million refugees will require resettlement in 2025, a figure down 6% from last year. This comes as several countries, including the US, have significantly reduced their resettlement quotas, creating a dire shortage of options for those unable to return home.
The author reflects on Australia's multicultural narrative, questioning if exceptional talent like Nestory Irankunda's is the sole reason for celebration, contrasting it with the vitriol faced by English footballers after misses. The piece also touches on anxieties exploited by politicians like Pauline Hanson and the 'model minority' myth.
River Ahmad, an Afghan refugee in Melbourne, has become the first woman from Afghanistan to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Her climb aims to inspire women and girls in Afghanistan, where women's rights have severely diminished.
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has admitted its staff are accused of sexually abusing at least 59 Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. Young girls were exploited, with food or jobs offered for sex. MSF sacked 18 staff but couldn't identify others.
NASA ordered astronauts on the ISS to take emergency refuge in a Crew Dragon due to persistent cracks in the PrK module, a Russian segment. Russia's proposed repair methods worried NASA, leading to a standoff resolved by Russia agreeing to decommission the module, removing the risk of depressurization.
Two players accused of sexual assault face contrasting fates at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied a Canadian visa due to rape allegations, while a Japanese player implicated in a gang rape remains on the tournament roster.
Ghana's Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa due to rape allegations, missing World Cup opener. Meanwhile, a Japanese player implicated in a gang rape remains on the tournament roster, drawing scrutiny.
