Man charged over death of security guard at Sydney’s Royal Hotel Sutherland pub

Man charged over death of security guard at Sydney’s Royal Hotel Sutherland pub

A man has been charged after a security guard died from injuries sustained when he was allegedly assaulted at a hotel in Sutherland in Sydney’s south overnight. Emergency services received reports of the alleged assault at the Royal Hotel Sutherland on East Parade at 2am on Sunday. NSW Police said officers rendered first aid to … Read more

What is an AI smartphone? Samsung, major players talk up tech

What is an AI smartphone? Samsung, major players talk up tech

Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy S24 smartphones during a media preview event in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Samsung, the world’s most prolific smartphone maker, is leaning into artificial intelligence as the key to unlocking greater sales this year. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images Artificial … Read more

Ukrainians seeking refuge in Calgary worry about support faltering on 2nd anniversary of invasion

Ukrainians seeking refuge in Calgary worry about support faltering on 2nd anniversary of invasion

A rally was held in Calgary on Saturday to mark the two-year anniversary of Russia’s  invasion of Ukraine. It was organized by the  Calgary chapter of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Anna Tselukhina, who helped organize the rally, said it’s a way to remember those who have died and to remind the world that the war … Read more

Israeli leaders to discuss possible Gaza truce proposal

Israeli leaders to discuss possible Gaza truce proposal

Israeli leaders are planning to convene to hear of possible progress in mediated negotiations on a new Gaza truce to recover hostages held by Hamas while Palestinians suggested they saw little change in polarised positions almost five months into the war. Israeli delegates met on Friday in Paris with Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators who … Read more

Navalny’s body handed over to his mother, aide says

Navalny’s body handed over to his mother, aide says

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, a top aide to Navalny said Saturday on his social media account. Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, made the announcement on his Telegram account and thanked “everyone” who had called on Russian authorities to return … Read more

How Russia’s Military Uses Volunteer Fighters To Plug Gaps In Ukraine

How Russia’s Military Uses Volunteer Fighters To Plug Gaps In Ukraine

Russian fighters injured in fighting with Ukraine transported through eastern Ukraine’s Balakliia Balakliia, Ukraine: When Russian forces withdrew from the town of Balakliia in eastern Ukraine in late 2022, pursued by Ukrainian troops and under artillery fire, they left a poorly equipped group of volunteers to guard their retreat. The force of around 50 men … Read more

Trump soundly defeats Nikki Haley in South Carolina Republican primary | US elections 2024

Trump soundly defeats Nikki Haley in South Carolina Republican primary | US elections 2024

Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina, a stinging setback that narrows her vanishingly thin path to the nomination. The Associated Press called the South Carolina primary for Trump right when polls closed at 7pm ET, in a clear indication of his large victory in Haley’s home state. Palmetto State … Read more

Education minister hints at relief on student Hecs debt and university course fee changes | Australian universities

Education minister hints at relief on student Hecs debt and university course fee changes | Australian universities

University course fees may be changed and students given more support in paying their Hecs and Help debts, as part of a proposed massive overhaul of the tertiary education system being considered by the education minister, Jason Clare. The changes may include paying some students to complete work experience as the government plans for the … Read more