SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape in the capital of the largest Pacific Island nation on Wednesday for defence talks after plans to sign a landmark mutual defence treaty stalled.
This is the second setback to defence ties faced by Australia in September.
The former Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, on Tuesday made her first public remarks since she was fired by President Trump last month following a poor jobs report and substantial revisions to earlier data. Speaking at the Levy Economics
“The Morning Show” has been renewed for a fifth season at Apple TV+, one day before the premiere of Season 4. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the drama series follows the major players at a morning news show and the network that airs it. The logline for Season
Principal photography has started this week on “Actual Nobodies,” writer and director Alex Wyse’s indie dramedy starring “Grease” star Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie. The official description for the film states, “‘Actual Nobodies’ tells the story of two loners who find
Principal photography has started this week on “Actual Bodies,” writer and director Alex Wyse’s indie dramedy starring “Grease” star Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie. The official description for the film states, “‘Actual Bodies’ tells the story of two loners who find belonging
The Making The Band 2 contestant wants a second opinion on the racketeering and sexual abuse allegations in her $60 million lawsuit
Harrelson, along with Demi Moore, starred in the 1993 drama Indecent Proposal alongside Redford
Last year, Superdestroyer and Leave Nelson B teamed up for the joint album Nelson Comes To Visit . It turns out that collaboration isn’t over; the DIY artists are announcing a sequel called NCTV Vol. 2: Negative thoughts about myself and people I love dearly . The lead single
Valve may finally be showing off its long-rumored headset with the codename "Deckard."
People taking semaglutide report far fewer obsessive thoughts about food, with cravings dropping sharply and mental health improving. This new research hints the drug may offer freedom from the constant distraction of food noise.
Before Jesse Welles was Jesse Welles, Neil Young was Jesse Welles. Which is to say, the reigning paragon of protest music. He reminded his audience of that Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl with a four-song sequence of powerfully raging tunes about America that couldn’t
On September 2, a US Navy destroyer opened fire on a vessel in the southern Caribbean, sinking it and killing 11 people. Washington described the craft as a “narco-boat” linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Days later, two Venezuelan fighter jets buzzed the USS Jason
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, in a Tuesday opinion piece for The Guardian, called out President Trump for boosting “divisive, far-right politics” worldwide in recent years. “We must unite to take on the reactionary populists and nativists who are exploiting economic concerns, the
In a Soviet-era warehouse near the Kharkiv front, Eugene, a company commander in the 92nd Assault Brigade, oversees preparations for a night mission. There is a debate over whether to send an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) to rescue a wounded Ukrainian soldier waiting for
Australian researchers have discovered that sleepy lizards (Tiliqua rugosus) can recognize the smell of smoke as a sign of approaching fire and attempt to escape, but they do not respond to the sound of fire.
The UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is said to be driving the trend.
The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first cut to interest rates since 2024.
Julia Chuñil is one of 146 land defenders who were killed or went missing last year, a third of them from Indigenous communities One day last November, Julia Chuñil called for her dog, Cholito, and they set off into the woods around her home to search for lost livestock. The
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for the time being, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will skip a relevant meeting during the United Nations General Assembly this month, the Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed government sources.
"If these guys who hold ByteDance stock want in, they are probably going to have to sell," one prospective equity investor told On The Money. "If this thing looks like it’s going to be majority owned or even close to it by the Chinese, Congress is going to go nuts."
My Chemical Romance just wrapped up their massive Long Live The Black Parade tour, which featured covers , an appearance from Billy Corgan , and a debut of an unreleased song . Now, Gerard Way is switching gears and teaming up with the Interrupters to launch a new band called
A handful of House Republicans extracted concessions from House GOP leaders on tariff policy after rebelling on a procedural vote Tuesday. GOP leaders agreed to shave two months off the length of a prohibition on votes that could end President Trump’s tariffs, and agreed to
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Energy, chemical industries slam proposed rail merger Trade associations representing various industries issued a letter Tuesday expressing “serious concerns” about a proposed merger between major rail
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said Tuesday the U.S. economy will likely avoid a recession if the wealthiest individuals continue to spend at the current rate. In a post on the social platform X, the chief economist highlighted updated charts showing spending
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Parents push lawmakers for chatbot guardrails Parents called for guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots Tuesday as they testified about how the technology drove their children to self-harm and suicide. © Katie
The victim allegedly was between 14 and 15 years old, but authorities haven't publicly revealed her name
A year ago, Refused revealed they were breaking up . They released a tribute album called The Shape Of Punk To Come Obliterated of their peers covering them, and they went on a farewell tour earlier this year. Now, the Swedish punk group is announcing their final shows as well
Well, that's a novel way to get people to stop playing I suppose.
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Former CDC leadership to go after Kennedy in hearing Two former leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will appear before a Senate committee Wednesday to discuss the
FBI Director Kash Patel struck a combative tone in a Tuesday hearing that included multiple shouting matches with Democratic lawmakers and a prediction that President Trump “will cut you loose.” The appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee was Patel’s first sitting with
Former Vice President Mike Pence has joined George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government as a distinguished professor of practice, the university announced Tuesday. Pence will begin teaching undergraduate courses and public-facing seminars starting in the
The Trump administration has reportedly approved its first U.S. weapons package for Ukraine under a new financial agreement with allies. Using weapons from U.S. stocks paid for by NATO countries, a mechanism known as the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), Ukraine
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Gen Z protesters in Nepal tell the BBC of their pride and heartbreak after last week's momentous protests.
Korean workers who were detained in the US say they were treated like criminals and are still in shock.
The latest data from the US labor market point to a structural weakening that will likely compel the Federal Reserve to initiate a cycle of interest rate cuts. This policy pivot, marking the end of the post-pandemic tightening era, is not merely a domestic decision but a key
The Steam release comes with a caveat for players looking to consolidate their game library.
Syrian foreign minister presents plan to restore security in the south of the country as contacts continue between the Syrian regime and Israel on border security arrangements
Parents called for guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots Tuesday as they testified before the Senate about how the technology drove their children to self-harm and suicide. Their pleas for action come amid increasing concerns about the impact of the rapidly
Today, the film industry lost not only one of its brightest stars, but also one of its biggest champions: Robert Redford, who was instrumental to two revolutions that transformed Hollywood. An iconic face in such films as “All the President’s Men” and “The Natural,” Redford was
The estate of Whitney E. Houston, in tandem with Primary Wave Music and Park Avenue Artists, has plans to return the late singer to the stage. Notably, the estate has equipped AI stem separation technology via music creation platform Moises to extract Houston’s vocals from
House Republican leaders are charging ahead with a GOP plan to extend government funding, rejecting Democratic pleas for bipartisan talks and escalating the odds of a shutdown at the end of the month. Behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), GOP leaders on Tuesday unveiled a
One year after China’s aggressive property stimulus, prices are still falling in most cities - except Shanghai. Analysts explain why.
Though the Nepali old guard struggled for decades to achieve democracy, they have ignored the frustrations of young people, says Puspa Sharma of the Institute of South Asian Studies.
President Trump says his administration and major tech investors have reached a deal to take over TikTok's US operations.
Amy Poehler called out the Oscars on her “Good Hang” podcast for always ignoring comedy movies when it comes time to give out awards. Poehler’s latest episode featured Olivia Colman as a guest as part of the latter’s press tour for the Searchlight Pictures comedy “The Roses.”
If you're starting Borderlands 4, we have a ton of guides and walkthroughs to help you complete quests, finish vaults, and upgrade your loot.
Rob Savage is directing the supernatural thriller, whose high-profile cast includes Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark and Dichen Lachman.
The materials that the musician's choreographer and dancer said were stolen from a Jeep Wagoneer rental in Atlanta during the Cowboy Carter tour have not been recovered