US to Send Hospital Ship Next Year to Peru to Help With Impact of El Niño
U.S. Ambassador to Peru Bernie Navarro said the United States plans to send hospital ship USNS Comfort to the northern Pacific coast of Peru in February 2027.
“Lucky” Collapsed on Amsterdam Street. Did He Go Missing in Vancouver in 1994?
Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine if an unidentified man who collapsed on the street in the Netherlands three years ago is a Canadian who went missing in B.C. in the 1990s. Amsterdam police said in a news release on Monday that the man known as “Lucky” wasn’t carrying ID when he suffered a brain hemorrhage or stroke in 2023, leaving him unable to communicate. They say in a video that the man has aphasia, meaning he has great difficulty speaking, and he’s been unable to provide investigators with information about his identity or address....
International Groups Sending 70,000 Doses of Ebola Vaccine to Congo
It's not clear whether the vaccine is effective against the ebolavirus strain behind the Congo outbreak.
Israel, Turkey Continue Dispute Over Syria After Airbase Strike
Syria has denied any plans to establish a Turkish military base at Abu al-Duhur.
Australia Passes Law Forcing Big Tech to Pay 2.75 Percent of Revenue for News
Big Tech firms have the choice of signing direct deals with media outlets to 'offset' the size of the annual levy.
Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison by Chinese Regime
Sentencing Xu Jiayin, a court in Shenzhen stated that the crimes of China Evergrande Group 'caused particularly serious social harm.'
Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Fuel Supply Fears, US Escalates Pressure on Iran
The Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, with conflicting claims over its status.
20 Common Scams and How to Spot Them
The rise of artificial intelligence is supercharging new and more sophisticated scams.
‘It Will Follow the Money’: Carroll Unveils Big Build Royal Commission
Commissioner Chris Kourakis will decide who is called to give evidence, including former premiers Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews.
Labor, Coalition Back Expansion of ASIO Questioning Powers
A bill to expand the intelligence agency’s capabilities by making its compulsory questioning powers permanent has passed its second reading in Parliament.
Chinese Solar Executive’s Attempted Tea Bag Bribe a ‘Cultural Thing’
A Chinese businessman who tried to bribe a public official is allowed to return home.
Iron Ore Giant’s Profit Falls 15 Percent as ‘Green Metals’ Gamble Takes Toll
Fortescue's bottom line also suffered after it was ordered to pay $150 million to an Aboriginal corporation.
Brazilian Police Say At Least 23 Killed in Minibus and Truck Crash
A minibus and a truck collided head-on in the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing at least 23 people and injuring five others.
Death Toll in Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Rises to More Than 100
The death toll from a gold mine collapse in a western part of Central African Republic has risen to more than 100.
Minerals Council Vows to Fight Victorian Mining Fee Rises of Up to 400 Percent
The new fees take effect in January 2027.
Ambassador Says Israel ‘Grieves’ Over Aid Worker’s Death After IDF Findings
The IDF acknowledged serious failures in the military operation, but said its personnel’s decisions did not amount to criminal misconduct.
Australia's Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark for the First Time
The national debt briefly crossed this major milestone after the sale of bonds during the week.
Alberta Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking With $5.5 Million Grant Funding
In 2025–26, a provincial agency reported that 63 victims were rescued from human trafficking, while police arrested 73 suspects and laid 159 charges.
8 Ways Australians Can Navigate Rising Taxes and Living Costs
'If you dream it, make it happen or forever it will remain a dream,'—consider that thoughtful financial planning is more important than ever.
Property-Owning Pensioners Face Cut to Support Payments Under New Rules
The deeming rate, which the government uses to assess pensioners' social security payments, will increase on Sept. 20.
