HMS Medway fires 120 rounds in Falklands drill
The Royal Navy patrol vessel HMS Medway fired 120 rounds from its 30mm cannon during a live-fire training exercise in the South Atlantic, drawing a protest from Argentina and adding a new
Supermarket fridge cyberattacks hit Europe’s cold chain
Cyberattacks targeting commercial refrigeration systems in supermarkets have been confirmed across multiple European countries, with operators in Belgium, Sweden, Estonia, and France all reporting incidents in which freezer temperatures were remotely manipulated and food safety was compromised. The attack method
King Charles’s Caribbean tour takes in Antigua’s 45th anniversary
King Charles visited Antigua and Barbuda in October and November 2026 for the country’s 45th independence anniversary. Queen Camilla was scheduled to join him
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Ongole, six days after Arnab
If you live on the Andhra Pradesh coast, or farm there, the next few days matter. Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu made landfall near Ongole
BYD Shark 6 recall affects 32,009 vehicles as owners are told to remove the spare wheel
If you own a BYD Shark 6 in Australia, there is one thing BYD wants you to do before your next drive: remove the spare wheel from under the vehicle. What the
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WTO trade report: Fragmentation could cut global GDP 6.9% while cooperation adds 2.9% by 2050
The WTO’s 2026 World Trade Report does not predict a catastrophe. It models three futures — and the differences between them are large enough to matter for every exporting economy, including Australia.
Sunita Somvanshi
US Iran war cost reaches $38 billion as CBO details spending and a five-year interceptor rebuild
The Defense Department‘s costs for combat operations against Iran reached approximately $38 billion as of August 1, 2026. That number is significant — but it is not a complete accounting of all
Venezuela faces estimated $21 billion earthquake recovery need after $14.831 billion in damage and losses
Venezuela’s June 2026 earthquakes caused $14.831 billion in direct damage and economic losses — and a full recovery could require up to $21 billion, according to a post-disaster needs assessment published by
Sonali Tiwary
Pauline Hanson offers qualified apology after resurfaced Indigenous Australians remarks
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has issued a statement of regret following widespread bipartisan condemnation of comments she made about Indigenous Australians during a podcast appearance, describing them as “the most primitive race
NAZA Gaza Documentary Sparks Israeli Military Backlash Over Targeting Claims
An Israeli documentary titled NAZA, featuring testimony from military officers, has sparked a significant backlash within Israel’s political and military establishment, centered on allegations about civilian deaths and decision-making in military targeting
Govind Tekale
Nairobi wins 2029 World Athletics Championships as London misses out
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya's capital the first African city to stage the event in its 49-year history. The decision was announced on September
US Iran war losses: $37.5B cost, damaged aircraft and bases revealed
If you have been wondering what the US-Iran war has actually cost America in real terms — beyond the battlefield headlines — a new Pentagon watchdog report puts the damage into plain
BYD Atto 1 Hits $19,990 Drive-Away as Australia’s Cheapest EV Question Starts
An electric car is now being sold in Australia for less than $20,000 drive-away. BYD has cut the price of its Atto 1 Essential to $19,990 — a figure that puts it
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Australia Spring Cold Snap Brings Rain, Hail and Snow Across the Southeast
A cold front is moving through southeastern Australia this week, bringing rain, hail, and snow to parts of the country. If you are in Melbourne, Sydney, or Tasmania and planning outdoor activities