Riot police officers push back anti-migration protesters outside on Aug. 4, 2024 in Rotherham, U.K. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images Five countries have now issued travel and safety warnings to their citizens living or visiting the U.K. as riots and street disorder continue to plague the country. The United Arab Emirates, … Read more
Australian Olympic breaking athlete Rachael Gunn poses during a portrait session in the Sydney central business district on April 17, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Cameron Spencer | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” That quote from George Bernard Shaw, often thrown disparagingly at teachers, has been convincingly … Read more
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning upon landing in Brunei that it is a “dry country” … Read more
Peanut allergies are the second-most common allergy in Australia — and for those severely allergic to the legume, mere traces can be fatal. Now, 10 paediatric hospitals across Australia are introducing a world-first mainstream care model offering “peanut oral immunotherapy program” for babies under the age of one. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New peanut allergy … Read more
Representational Image Sydney, Australia: Covid-19 is still driving Australia’s above-average mortality rate, research showed on Monday, with experts predicting the disease’s impact will continue to be felt for years to come. The Australian Actuaries Institute found that five per cent more people died than would be expected in 2023, amounting to 8,400 excess deaths. Experts … Read more
Spilt Milk has joined the growing list of Australian festivals biting the dust after organisers dropped a bombshell on Friday. The multi-city music, food and arts event will not go ahead this year, a short post on its official Instagram page confirmed. “Sorry pookies, we couldn’t get you the Spilt Milk you deserve this year,” … Read more
Charles will make his first royal visit to Australia as king after it was confirmed he would land on our shores in October, alongside wife Camilla. Details on their Autumn tour itinerary are light at this stage, although the King and Queen’s program does include engagements in the Australian Capital Territory and in New South … Read more
A popular IKEA powerbank has been recalled over a risk of serious injury or fire damage, due to a manufacturing fault. The dark blue “VARMFRONT power bank” can overheat and melt during use, the Product Safety Australia recall said on Monday. “Consumers should stop using affected power banks immediately,” it said. Know the news with … Read more
Singapore is the world’s safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters, ascribed safety scores from 0 to 100 — with the safest cities receiving the lowest scores. Based on the study’s assessment, Singapore scored 0 points. … Read more
A general view of the Lotte tower amid the the Seoul city skyline and Han river during sunset. Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street. Futures for Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 stood at 7,956, slightly higher than the index’s last close of 7,931.7. … Read more
