Court Recognises Native Title for Spiritually Significant Land and Waters in Queensland
The blue section marks the land at the centre of the claim. Native Title RegisterAustralia’s Federal Court has recognised exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights for the Gamilaraay people over…
12/22/2025 00:46
Bunnings Retains ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Title for Second Year in a Row
Shoppers looks through the bargain bins at the David Jones flagship store in Sydney‚ Australia‚ on Dec. 26‚ 2023. Jenny Evans/Getty ImagesAustralians trust most retailers and service providers‚ except…
12/21/2025 23:45
Firefighters Say They Face Increasing Rates of Violence While on Duty
A Waretown volunteer firefighter helps prepare a fire truck to respond to a wildfire on April 22‚ 2025‚ in Waretown‚ N.J. AP Photo/Chris SzagolaFirefighters say they are facing increasing levels of violence…
12/21/2025 23:37
U.S. Envoy Witkoff Calls Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Productive’ as Russia and Ukraine Signal Progress—but Kremlin Denies Three-Way Negotiations
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff described weekend peace talks in Florida as “productive and constructive‚” posting on X‚ as Ukraine and Russia reported progress in separate negotiations. However‚ the Kremlin…
12/21/2025 22:14
U.S. Ambassador to Argentina Hails Milei’s Reforms‚ Declares Latin America ‘Waking Up’ to Pro-Market Shift
In his first major interview since arriving in Buenos Aires‚ U.S. Ambassador Peter Lamelas endorsed President Javier Milei’s economic reforms‚ calling Argentina’s pro-market turn part of a broader…
12/21/2025 22:12
Federal Public Servants to Be Informed of Upcoming Job Cuts in January Â
The snow-covered Confederation building is seen in Ottawa on March 10‚ 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean KilpatrickFederal public service workers are expected to find out about job cuts in their departments…
12/21/2025 20:00
Tracing the Billions Spent on Net-Zero at All Levels of Government in Canada
Add to My ListSaveCattle graze on a wind farm in southern Alberta in a file photo. Renewable projects have received government incentives through various programs. Ramon Cliff/ShutterstockBy Riley Donovan|December…
A Rebublican Guard stands by the French president's office at the Elysee Palace during the 42nd edition of the "journees europeennes du patrimoine" (European heritage days")‚ in Paris on September 20‚…
12/21/2025 18:56
Another High-Profile Heist at Paris Mimics a Pink Panther Film
As if the French weren’t shocked enough earlier this year with the theft of the crown jewels from the Louvre‚ a Paris prosecutor is now taking to trial three men accused of stealing thousands of euros…
12/21/2025 18:32
Another High-Profile Heist at Paris Mimics the Antics of a Pink Panther Film
As if the French weren’t shocked enough earlier this year with the theft of the crown jewels from the Louvre‚ a Paris prosecutor is now taking to trial three men accused of stealing thousands of euros…
12/21/2025 18:32
Nigeria to Receive $2.1 Billion in U.S. Aid for Christian Health Care Providers
Christian Nigerians will receive American funding to boost their faith-based health care services in what the State Department describes as a reward to the Nigerian government for prioritizing protecting…
12/21/2025 17:03
Nigeria To Receive $2.1 Billion in U.S. Aid for Christian Health Care Providers
Christian Nigerians will receive American funding to boost their faith-based health care services in what the State Department describes as a reward to the Nigerian government for prioritizing protecting…
12/21/2025 17:03
U.S. and Qatar Deepen Strategic Partnership at Seventh Strategic Dialogue in Washington
By Amr GoharWASHINGTON‚ D.C. — The United States and Qatar highlighted major advances in security‚ economic cooperation‚ and regional diplomacy during the seventh U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue‚ held…
12/21/2025 15:27
Negotiations on US Peace Plan to End War in Ukraine ‘Proceeding Constructively’: Kremlin
Russian Presidential foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov‚ left‚ U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner‚ center‚ U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff‚ foreground right‚ and Russian Direct Investment…
12/21/2025 15:26
At Least 9 Killed‚ 10 Wounded in Second South Africa Mass Shooting This Month—Manhunt for 12 Suspects After Gunmen Open Fire on Tavern Crowd
Nine people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting at a Bekkersdal tavern near Johannesburg‚ South African police said‚ as authorities launch a manhunt for 12 suspects who fired randomly from a…
12/21/2025 14:27
Thousands Mourn Bondi Beach Attack Victims as Australia Declares National Day of Reflection—‘This Must Be the Moment Light Eclipses Darkness’
More than 10‚000 mourners gathered at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Sunday to honor the 15 victims of a deadly antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah celebration‚ as Australia declared a national Day of Reflection…
12/21/2025 14:12
Israel Prepares for Renewed Gaza Offensive as Netanyahu Heads to Trump Meeting—Phase 2 Plans and Iran Strike Options on the Table
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago‚ Israel is planning a renewed military offensive in Gaza as part of “Phase 2” of its conflict with Hamas‚…
12/21/2025 14:04
Iraq’s Post-Election Scramble Begins as Parties Jockey for Power and Outside Pressures Mount
BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Political forces across Iraq have been maneuvering intensively since parliamentary elections held more than a month ago‚ seeking to assemble alliances that will determine the…
12/21/2025 10:35
Deadly Missile Strike Hits Odesa Port as Ukraine and Russia Trade Long-Range Attacks
By Gloria OgbonnaAt least eight people were killed and 27 others wounded late Friday after a Russian missile strike slammed into port infrastructure in Odesa‚ a key coastal city in southern Ukraine‚ according…
12/21/2025 10:31
1 in 3 French Muslims Back Global Sharia Law‚ 23% Support Muslim Brotherhood: Poll
A new Ifop poll reveals 33% of French Muslims believe Sharia law should rule the world‚ while 23% align with the Muslim Brotherhood—a group France accuses of undermining Western civilization through…