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Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris ‘24, where she failed to receive a single pointRachael “Raygun” Gunn says her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics was “not as bad as I thought!” after the Sydney-based breakdancer revealed she had finally watched back the moment that catapulted her to international fame – and mockery.The Sydney academi...
Archaeologists found a 1,500-year-old infant burial in northern Peru. The child was buried with whistles, a rattle, and a sculptural vessel. This burial displays patterns characteristic of the ancient Moche culture. The discovery occurred in a residential area, offering insights into daily life. Excavations continue to expand understanding of the Moche community.
A fire at a nursery in a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital killed at least 14 newborns, hospital officials and the government said.
In today’s newsletter: A collapsing trade deal has united Canadians more than ever, in an existential confrontation with the US presidentGood morning. When the Guardian asked Canadian readers whether they planned to boycott US products after dramatic escalations in the ongoing DC/Ottawa trade war, we received more than 2,000 responses within 12 hours.This inundation is perhaps evidence of the exis...
An industry leader and a lawmaker have called for subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises after fuel surcharges imposed by Hong Kong’s two power suppliers rose by nearly 80 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively, since March, amid the Middle East conflict. HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, announced that its fuel clause charge would rise ...
An industry leader and a lawmaker have called for subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after fuel surcharges imposed by Hong Kong’s two power suppliers jumped by nearly 80 per cent and 15 per cent respectively since March, following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. HK Electric, which supplies electricity mainly to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, announced that its fu...
A fire at a gas chemical complex in Russia's Amur region has claimed seven lives. Six Chinese nationals were among the deceased in the Tuesday incident. Nine more Chinese workers are currently missing after the blaze. The fire broke out at the facility and was later extinguished. The plant's press service confirmed the tragic events occurred.
Officials in Pakistan say a fire that erupted at a newborn nursery at a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital has killed 14 babies
A powerful typhoon is heading west over the East China Sea after slamming Okinawa and other remote southwestern Japanese islands, causing blackouts, flight cancellations and threatening landslides
A Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The alleged incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was believed to have been fired. No one was injured. Polic...
A Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was fired and no one was injured. Police stressed that the force h...
A Hong Kong constable is suspected of discharging his service firearm accidentally at a police base in Mong Kok, the force has revealed. The incident occurred at 11.01pm on Tuesday as the officer was loading a round into his service firearm in at the West Kowloon Regional Emergency Unit’s base, police said on Wednesday. A single round was fired and no one was injured. Police stressed that the forc...
European nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions but are discussing other protests against Gianni Infantino's ongoing but embattled leadership, Sky News understands.
European nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions but are discussing other protests against Gianni Infantino's ongoing but embattled leadership, Sky News understands.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.
Inspired by her own struggles during a research internship, Riya Velhal, a driven high school junior, established StratScholar. This innovative initiative is dedicated to providing mentorship and resources that empower young researchers, particularly those in middle and high schools. By fostering accessible research experiences and honing critical research and communication skills, StratScholar en...
South Korea said on Wednesday it had scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft entering its air defence zone, the second such incursion in weeks. The relationship between the countries has worsened since South Korea joined Western sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and since Moscow built stronger ties with North Korea. Seoul’s defence ministry said multiple Rus...
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngela Jackson, the commissioner of the Productivity Commission, said the body stands by the interim report into the GST, which found the deal with Western Australia to be a costly mistake that should be reversed.Jackson spoke to RN this morning after WA premier Roger Cook said “east coast clowns” didn’t understand the s...
Icelanders will vote in a referendum on Saturday whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity. Voters are not being asked to decide just yet if they want to join the 27-member bloc – only whether they want their government to negotiate possible terms.
Icelanders are to vote Saturday on whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity, in a referendum seen as going down to the wire.
Iran is betting global economic fallout and Republicans worried about the midterms will force Trump's retreat.
Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to review the city’s existing laws governing dangerous dogs and the related penalties after a woman and another pet were injured in the two most recent cases to come to light. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Wednesday acknowledged public concerns that had arisen due to a string of dog attacks and said public education would need to be strengthened to prevent furt...
Hong Kong authorities are investigating two new dog attack cases that have resulted in injuries to a canine and a woman, which come amid mounting safety concerns after two other similar but deadlier incidents last week. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said on Wednesday that it had been notified by police about the first incident involving the injured dog and had conta...
A truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.
Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years.
At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse.
A major analysis found that vaping outperforms patches, gum and other conventional aids in helping people give up cigarettes.
