Fire engulfs 154-year-old church in Amsterdam
London: A major fire broke out in the tower of the historic Vondelkerk church in Amsterdam shortly after revellers rang in the new year, with videos on social media showing the spire of the 154-year-old building engulfed in flames. London’s Telegraph…
This is the damage RFK Jnr has done in less than a year
Proponents of the push to align US recommendations with those of so-called peer nations such as Denmark, Japan and Germany – all of which recommend fewer shots than the US – have billed it as a commonsense corrective. But, as innumerable doctors and…
The ends of the Earth
The Arctic and Antarctic are otherworldly places of furious extremes, where unfamiliar rhythms and patterns will keep you in a perpetual state of wonder.
Heightened security leads to 38 arrests as Sydney NYE crowd numbers dip
Premier Chris Minns said earlier this week that police have flagged intentions to train more officers to use long-arm weapons. Loading Crowd numbers were predicted to be slightly down from usual, although many vantage spots were still at capacity by noon…
Monsoonal deluge continues to batter northern Queensland
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Donald Trump slams George Clooney and Amal Clooney after they gain French citizenship
“Clooney got more publicity for politics than he did for his very few, and totally mediocre, movies. He wasn’t a movie star at all, he was just an average guy who complained, constantly, about common sense in politics. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” French…
Iranian forces fire at protesters attacking government building
The protests erupted on Sunday in Tehran’s largest mobile phone market after Iran’s currency, the rial, plunged to a record low of 1.42 million against the US dollar – a 40 per cent decline since June. The unrest comes at a delicate time for Iran after…
Perfect for brunch or dinner
Hot-smoked salmon and potato salad would be perfect for a weekend brunch or midweek dinner.James Moffatt easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4 All the flavours of a New York lox bagel, reimagined as a texture-rich salad. Chunks of hot-smoked salmon and tender…
Family loses pets, belongings in New Year’s Eve blaze
Her cries for their pets joined his – but then, 10 minutes later, she emerged swaddling a cat. It was out the back and, as if by a miracle, had survived. The family’s pet carriers were destroyed in the fire, so they waited outside for someone to bring…
Australia condemns new import duties that could cost industry $1 billion
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday was more circumspect than his ministers, saying Australia had not been singled out by China and added he was optimistic about the beef industries prospects in new markets. “This is an announcement that is…