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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, seen here on the day of the Democratic primary June 24, 2025, has little experience but has energized followers with a leftist campaign

NYC Mayor Mamdani Urges King Charles To Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond Hours Before 9/11 Ceremony Meeting

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, citing his Indian heritage, called for the return of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond to India just hours before meeting King Charles III at a solemn ceremony honoring victims of the September 11 attacks, reigniting a long-standing international dispute over one of the world's most famous gemstones.

Three Aussie Beaches Make It To World's 50 Best Beaches List For 2026
Three beaches located in Australia have been included in the World's 50 Best Beaches list for 2026. Which ones are they?
Australia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Port Arthur Massacre
Australia is marking the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre, a mass shooting incident that claimed the lives of 35 people.
(VIDEO) 10 Must-Know Facts On Trump Assassination Attempt At 2026 WH Correspondents' Dinner
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was rushed to safety Saturday night after gunshots rang out during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, in what authorities are investigating as the latest apparent assassination attempt on the sitting president. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were unharmed, but the incident has reignited national debates over presidential security and political violence.
Oil Prices Spike Above $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears
NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude topping $105 per barrel and WTI hovering near $97 as stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge amid one of the most significant supply shocks in recent years.

Australian Travellers Warned To Stay Vigilant As UK Raises Terrorism Threat To 'Severe'

Australian travellers have been warned about travelling to the United Kingdom after the terror threat has been upgraded to "severe."

Jeff Mundy leaving his home shortly after 2.30pm on 19.12.2020

Jeff Mundy Remains Found In South Australian Bushland Five Years After Disappearance, Sparking Murder Probe

INMAN VALLEY, Australia — The decomposed remains of Jeff Mundy, a 36-year-old single father missing since December 2020, have been positively identified after a bushwalker discovered them in dense scrub along a walking track in South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, bringing painful closure to a five-year mystery while launching a fresh murder investigation tied to alleged drug-related killings.

Economy in Focus

Australia's Two-Speed Housing Market Cools As Sydney, Melbourne Prices Slip In 2026
SYDNEY — Australia's $12.6 trillion residential property market is showing clear signs of divergence and moderation in early 2026, with house prices falling in Sydney and Melbourne while resource-driven cities like Perth and Brisbane continue to post strong gains amid persistent supply shortages and shifting interest rate pressures.
Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey
Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

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Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy Diagnosed With Neurodegenerative Disorder But Will Continue Leading Team
MELBOURNE — Long-serving Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the NRL club confirmed Thursday, delivering a significant health update on one of rugby league's most respected and successful figures.

Meta Axes Kenyan Contractors Who Reported Viewing Ray-Ban Meta Sex Footage, Citing Failure To Meet Standards

NAIROBI, Kenya — Meta Platforms Inc. terminated its contract with a Kenyan data-labeling firm after workers reported viewing highly intimate and explicit footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses users, including scenes of people having sex, using the toilet and undressing, sparking fresh accusations of retaliation and poor treatment of overseas contractors.

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Life

(VIDEO) Tornado Warnings Triggered Across Southeast Louisiana As Severe Storms Batter Region
NEW ORLEANS — Tornado warnings swept across southeast Louisiana on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, as a line of potent thunderstorms unleashed damaging winds, possible waterspouts and radar-indicated rotation, disrupting communities from the West Bank to the Northshore and prompting urgent safety alerts.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Kidnapping Mystery Enters Fourth Month as FBI Analyzes DNA Evidence in High-Profile Case
NYT Puzzle Answers May 2 2026 Unveiled Wordle BRING Connections Groups Spark Solver Debates

Technology

Spotify Adds Verified Checks For Artists To Prove They Are Humans With Legit Content
Spotify is adding a verification checkmark to artists on the platform to ensure that they are human and have authentic content.
The Oscars' New AI Policy Won't Give AI-Generated Performances Eligibility in 2027
Rumored 20th Anniversary iPhone Redesign Might Stick Around to the Pro Series

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Entertainment

Olivia Rodrigo Launches The Unraveled Tour With $20 Tickets: Full Dates And How To Buy
LOS ANGELES — Olivia Rodrigo announced "The Unraveled Tour" on Thursday, a massive 65-date arena trek across North America and Europe supporting her forthcoming third studio album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, due June 12 via Geffen Records. The 23-year-old superstar posted on Instagram that she is "counting down the days" until she can perform the new songs live, sparking immediate frenzy among fans known as Livies.
Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Wedding Date and Location Rumors Spark Buzz: July 3 NYC Eyed?
Rita Wilson Reveals Heartbreaking Requests for Tom Hanks During 2015 Breast Cancer Battle

NYC Mayor Mamdani Urges King Charles To Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond Hours Before 9/11 Ceremony Meeting

Three Aussie Beaches Make It To World's 50 Best Beaches List For 2026

Australia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Port Arthur Massacre

(VIDEO) 10 Must-Know Facts On Trump Assassination Attempt At 2026 WH Correspondents' Dinner

Oil Prices Spike Above $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears

Intel Stock 2026 Outlook Mixed as Turnaround Hopes Clash with Execution Risks

(VIDEO) Passenger Removed from Delta Flight Miami to Atlanta After Refusing Phone Call

Nepean Elections Result: Early Count Shows Liberal Anthony Marsh Ahead in Nepean By-Election

Kuwait International Airport Resumes Operations After Closure as Regional Tensions Ease in 2026

Geelong Cats Dominate North Melbourne in AFL 2026 Round 8 Clash at GMHBA Stadium

Nvidia Stock 2026 Outlook Strong Buy Signals Dominate as AI Demand Fuels Optimism

Spirit Airlines on Brink of Shutdown as Bankruptcy Rescue Talks Collapse Amid Surging Fuel Costs

(VIDEO) Lebron James Post Game Interview: LeBron James Leads Lakers to Game 6 Victory Over Rockets

Australian Travellers Warned To Stay Vigilant As UK Raises Terrorism Threat To 'Severe'

Jeff Mundy Remains Found In South Australian Bushland Five Years After Disappearance, Sparking Murder Probe

Australia's Two-Speed Housing Market Cools As Sydney, Melbourne Prices Slip In 2026

Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey

Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy Diagnosed With Neurodegenerative Disorder But Will Continue Leading Team

Channel 9 To Axes 20 Jobs In Major Restructure As Staff Brace For More Cuts Across Network

Nancy Guthrie Update: FBI Analyzes Critical DNA In Nancy Kidnapping As Search Enters Fourth Month

Aussies Furious Over Bunnings Snag Changes: Price Hike And Recipe Overhaul Spark Rage

Meta Axes Kenyan Contractors Who Reported Viewing Ray-Ban Meta Sex Footage, Citing Failure To Meet Standards

Inflation Surge Forces RBA To Reassess Rate Path As March CPI Hits 4.6%

Fair Work Commission Abolishes Junior Pay Rates For 18- To 20-Year-Olds In Landmark Ruling

Alphabet Shares Hover Near Buy Territory As AI Momentum Offsets Macro Headwinds, Analysts Say

GameStop Shares Edge Higher In Early Trade As Meme Stock Volatility Persists

(VIDEO) Tornado Warnings Triggered Across Southeast Louisiana As Severe Storms Batter Region

Nancy Guthrie Update: Kidnapping Mystery Enters Fourth Month as FBI Analyzes DNA Evidence in High-Profile Case

NYT Puzzle Answers May 2 2026 Unveiled Wordle BRING Connections Groups Spark Solver Debates

Spotify Adds Verified Checks For Artists To Prove They Are Humans With Legit Content

The Oscars' New AI Policy Won't Give AI-Generated Performances Eligibility in 2027

Rumored 20th Anniversary iPhone Redesign Might Stick Around to the Pro Series

Syria Reveals Australian Government 'Refused To Receive' 'ISIS Brides,' Children

Qantas Jetstar Extend Domestic Cuts Trim NZ Flights as Fuel Crisis Drives Higher Costs

ASX 200 Dips 0.24% to 8,666 as Mining Stocks Drag Market Lower

Tesla Stock Dips 1% as Investors Await Q1 Earnings and Robotaxi Unveiling

Olivia Rodrigo Launches The Unraveled Tour With $20 Tickets: Full Dates And How To Buy

Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Wedding Date and Location Rumors Spark Buzz: July 3 NYC Eyed?

Rita Wilson Reveals Heartbreaking Requests for Tom Hanks During 2015 Breast Cancer Battle