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Backlash erupts online after Aishwarya Rai left out of Cannes 2026 campaign video
International beauty brand confirms actor's attendance as fans flood comments demanding answers for omission
Gaborone gold rush: how Botswana rose to the top of men’s sprinting
Country with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this progress is under threatIt was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In the final strait, Collen Kebinatshipi surged past South Africa’s Zakithi Nene to win the men’s 4x400m rela...
Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: US official
'There's an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel,' says US envoy to Israel
Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: official
'There's an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel,' says US envoy to Israel
Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
The treasurer will deliver the 2026 federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updatesFederal budget 2026: what we know so farSee all our Australia budget 2026 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Let’s build more houses … not start taxing them’, shadow finance mi...
Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan During China Summit
Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.
Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.
Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby asks politicians not to leverage child’s death: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’
Labor introduced condolence motions in parliament on Tuesday to honour the five-year-old who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs last monthWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news ...
Islamabad seeks increased Russian oil imports amid Hormuz crisis, says Pakistan's envoy to Russia
Says, 'We are now also considering building a pipeline from Central Asia and Russia at some point'
Altar Boy Who Called Out Sexual Abuse in the Philippines Is Now a Lawyer for Victims
Michal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.
It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction
Tuesday’s question time seemed more suited to prime time; full of sordid allegations, only the cast seems far less likableFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQuestion time in the Queensland parliament is not a ratings jugge...
FIFA drops new World Cup track 'illuminate,' featuring Palestinian singer Elyanna
The song blends R&B with Arabic melodies, focusing on themes of identity, unity and resilience
Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging
Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in inkJapan’s biggest snack maker has been forced to use black-and-white packaging for some flagship products because of ink ingredient shortages caused by the strait of...
Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership
In today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies aheadGood morning. Yesterday, Keir Starmer gave a speech which he hoped would draw a line under any potential moves within Labour to replace him, after the nation resounding...
Gold prices jump by Rs4,100 in local markets as global rates surge
Price of gold per ounce rises by $41 in international market
Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
Shady Shipping
The murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.
Teen bedroom art installation shines spotlight on Ukraine’s stolen children
Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by RussiaIt looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on the floor, exercise books open on the desk. But it is a work of political art, intended to evoke the empt...
Canberra teenager charged over allegedly planning ACT terror attack
Seventeen-year-old, previously charged over alleged extremist material, now faces additional charges relating to allegedly preparing for an attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Canberra teenager has become the first ...
China reiterates opposition to US arms sales ahead of Trump visit
Beijing's remarks come after US president said he would discuss arms sales to Taiwan with his Chinese counterpart
Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff accused in Ukraine corruption investigation
Anti-graft agencies say Andriy Yermak suspected of participating in criminal group that laundered $10.5m in housing project, which he denies ownership inUkrainian authorities have named Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful former chief of staff as a suspect in a major corruption investigation, a move like...
Akshay Kumar, Anees Bazmee reunite for new comedy set to release in December
Duo back with father-son comedy featuring dance number by Ganesh Acharya
Esha Deol launches luxury design venture with support from family
Actor says late father Dharmendra's words, creativity continue to guide her forward
Eidul Azha likely to fall on May 27: SUPARCO
Based on these astronomical parameters, SUPARCO says chances of sighting Zilhajj moon on evening of May 17