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European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are holding talks to increase pressure on the U.S. President Donald Trump before his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday. The…
Rwandan football player Emmanuel Imanishimwe, also called Mangwende, has returned to play football after being injured for seven months. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, his club AEL Limassol from Cyprus played a friendly…
With just one year remaining until Australia’s next national Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced plans to hire more than 30,000 temporary workers across the country to fill “critically…
The Coalition has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of being “shamed” by Hamas after the militant group reportedly praised his decision to recognise a Palestinian state. It's Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel…
Australia and 23 other countries have issued an urgent appeal to Israel to permit the delivery of aid into Gaza, warning that the humanitarian crisis has reached “unimaginable levels.” According to ABC, the joint…
Pavelh Ndzila, a goalkeeper from Congo-Brazzaville, is in talks to join Rayon Sports. He used to play for APR FC but left the team after his contract ended. Rayon Sports is preparing for the new 2025/26 season. They…
The world basketball body FIBA and the American basketball league NBA will bring the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) camp to Kigali, Rwanda for the first time. The camp will happen from August 23 to 26, 2025, at Petit…
Queensland is battling the lowest flu vaccination rate in the nation this winter with fewer than one in three residents rolling up their sleeves prompting renewed calls for action to protect the community from the…
Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel has officially joined the ranks of American celebrities with dual citizenship — and he’s making no secret of the timing. Appearing on The Sarah Silverman Podcast on August 12,…
Swedish striker Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United that he does not want to play for them anymore. He wants to join Liverpool, this season. Isak had a great season last year. He scored 27 goals in 42 games, and…
US President Donald Trump announced that he will press Russian President Vladimir Putin to return some occupied Ukrainian territory during their meeting in Alaska on Friday — a location rich in symbolism as a former…
Israel’s defence minister and military chief have engaged in a public dispute over senior army appointments, highlighting growing tensions between the country’s political and military leadership. According to The Times…
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says a future Coalition government would overturn Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state, formally opposing the Albanese government’s decision announced on Monday. In a statement…
A powerful heatwave originating over northwest Africa is advancing into Europe, bringing dangerous temperatures and sleepless nights to millions across the continent in the coming days. According to the UK Met Office,…
Australia has officially recognised the State of Palestine, a decision Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a “step towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.” The announcement, made on Monday, aligns…
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has reassured locals and visitors that the Royal Queensland Show fondly known as the Ekka will continue without disruption, even as significant construction takes place at the…
Mike Goldman, the instantly recognisable voice of Big Brother Australia, has escaped a terrifying house fire in Brisbane alongside his wife and their one-year-old son. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. on Friday at the…
<span;>Torrens Creek grazier Peter Finlay has been left heartbroken after a sudden and rare outbreak of blackleg claimed nearly 40 of his weaner cattle within just a few days. <span;> <span;>Mr. Finlay, who has spent…
WVIU Web Radio has officially announced the nominees for the prestigious 2025 WVIU Radio Music Awards, recognizing outstanding independent gospel artists worldwide. Among this year’s exceptional talents is Prof. Ras…
Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of sweeping new tariffs on China, granting another 90-day pause just hours before the most recent trade agreement between the two largest economies was set to expire, reports…
In Uganda, the Electoral Commission has started giving out nomination papers to people who want to run in the presidential elections scheduled for January 2026. On Monday, August 11, 2025, when the forms were first…
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, has said that Canberra’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state will do nothing to end the war in Gaza. Speaking on ABC’s 7.30, Mr Maimon also rejected claims that…
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, with the condition that Hamas plays no role in its governance. ABC reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Mali’s authorities have arrested dozens of soldiers accused of plotting to overthrow junta leader Assimi Goïta, who himself came to power through two coups in 2020 and 2021, sources told AFP on Sunday. Since taking…