Pope resting as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition as Argentines and Romans alike gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia. The Vatican’s short morning update…
Nurse charged with making threats after saying she ‘would not treat Israelis’
A Sydney nurse has been charged with making threats after she appeared in an online video saying she would not treat Israeli patients. Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, was arrested on…
Couple have ‘traumatic’ flight after dead body is placed next to them
An Australian couple have opened up about a “traumatic” Qatar Airways flight after a dead body was placed next to them. Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin were travelling to Venice…
Counting the climate cost of AI
Behind the AI revolution lies a hidden burden – rising carbon emissions, strained power grids and environmental degradation. Are we ready to pay the price?
‘Mother-in-law won’t call my son by his name – so I took extreme action’
Relationships with in-laws can be complex – and one woman’s story on Reddit highlights this perfectly. A user by the name of LittlePeach212 recounted her experience with her mother-in-law, which…
Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war
On the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the conflict has changed over the years.
‘I’m a neuroscientist – eating one fruit before bed can help you sleep well’
Most of us strive for a good night’s sleep. After all, we all feel better when we’re fully rested. Even so, some people can struggle to drift off into the…
South Korea birthrate rises for the first time in nine years
The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect. South Korea had seen its birthrate plummet as women prioritised career advancement…
Publication of Stormont’s programme for government hit by fresh delay
Stormont’s delayed programme for government has been hit by another hitch after its planned publication was postponed at late notice. Ministers had been due to meet on Wednesday morning to…
Heathrow records 31% jump in annual profits
Heathrow has said a 31% surge in annual profits and a record year for passengers underscores the need for it to build a third runway.