Paper plant closure fears spark community protest
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.
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UK defence secretary resigns with stinging attack on Keir Starmer's military spending plans
The Defence Investment Plan has faced repeated delays despite warnings that the UK's armed forces face a major funding gap.
Watch live: Blanche, Mullin give remarks on Trump's immigration efforts
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin will speak with reporters Thursday morning about the Trump administration's efforts to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The joint press conference comes as the
US strikes another tanker in Hormuz as it tightens Iranian port blockade
CENTCOM disabled another tanker attempting to bypass the Iran blockade in a third strike this week, just hours after three Indian crew members were confirmed dead in Wednesday's strike on the MT Settebello.
Man accused of killing top Minnesota Democrat won't face death penalty
The man accused of killing the former Speaker of the state House in Minnesota will not face the death penalty under the terms of a proposed plea agreement, according to U.S. attorneys prosecuting the case. “The Attorney General has authorized and directed the government not to
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
‘Heart of the Beast’ Trailer: Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd Struggle to Survive the Alaskan Wilderness
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for “Heart of the Beast,” a new survival thriller film starring Brad Pitt. Pitt plays James Belmont, a former Army Special Forces soldier who must find a way to return to civilization after his small plane crashes deep in the Alaskan
US will seize and control Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil facilities, Trump says
Trump's social media post comes after the US and Iran traded strikes for a third day, pushing the region closer to the resumption of a full-scale war.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hands-on previews proves that delay was necessary
Out first hands-on demo of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis made it clear why Crystal Dynamics chose to delay the game to 2027.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis dev Crystal Dynamics explains how AI was used in development
After stirring controversy at Summer Game Fest, Crystal Dynamics has clarified how generative AI was used to make Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.
AI set to reshape Indigenous Ranger education
James Cook University senior leadership are ready to revolutionize the delivery of degree programs in remote communities, using AI to accelerate the integration of western and traditional knowledge systems. In their article published in The Australian Educational Researcher,
Would you return a favor? Scientists say it depends on the relationship
When a friend buys you a cup of coffee, it's likely that next time, you'll return the gesture. This type of reciprocal generosity has been well-documented in behavioral economics studies. However, anthropologists and other social scientists have known for decades that in the
‘I Was Angry’ Over ‘Hunger Games’ Fame: Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks on Learning to Love the Franchise, Hopes for ‘I Love L.A.’ and More
This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks first met making the first four “Hunger
‘Friday Night Lights’ Star Adrianne Palicki to Host Tour of Cast Reunions and Screenings Ahead of 20th Anniversary
Plex and ATX TV are taking “Friday Night Lights” on the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the drama. Across five cities, cast members will come together for screenings and live conversations, hosted by Adrianne Palicki, who portrayed Tyra Collette in the series. All
Thornton Wilder’s Last Play Vanished Into Thin Air. Or Did It?
"Decades after 'The Emporium' failed to open on Broadway in 1954, one man went on a quest to find it."
The new precision weapon: Is the West ready for cellular drones?
In an operation that will likely be studied for years, Ukraine used dozens of internet-connected drones, launched from trucks inside Russia, to destroy strategic Russian aircraft. The drones took off from Russian soil, but they were guided by operators located deep within
Neuroscientists left the lab to study memory loss. The results were surprising
Using smartphone-based tools, researchers find that older adults’ recollections of past events may remain more intact than previously thought.
MTN targets AI, mobile money and broadband in next growth phase
MTN has set out plans to invest up to $2.5bn a year as Africa’s largest mobile operator tries to turn itself from a telecoms company into a broader platform business spanning connectivity, fintech and digital infrastructure.
Tanzania remains a strategic lynchpin for the West
For years western governments have sought reliable partners in parts of the developing world that hold strategic importance. In doing so, they often juggle various strategic imperatives: regional stability, economic opportunity, security interests, developmental promise, and
Elder Scrolls 6 Is ‘Coming Along Well’ But Still Not Ready For A Re-Reveal Yet
The Bethesda RPG could still be years away
Bonnaroo 2026 Merch Appears To Be AI-Generated
It's Bonnaroo time, baby! Look at that lineup ! The Strokes! Noah Kahan! Rüfüs Du Sol! Kesha Presents: Superjâm Esoteríca: The Alchemy Of Pop! It's about to be an epic weekend, one that you will surely want to commemorate with the purchase of a $45 festival T-shirt that depicts
Live updates: Trump vows more 'very hard' strikes on Iran, which declares 'utter nullification' of ceasefire
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes for a second night, with President Trump saying the Americans launched 49 Tomahawk missiles at targets in the Islamic Republic. On Thursday morning, Trump vowed to hit Iran again "very hard tonight." "At some point in the not too distant future,
Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.7% in May, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
Judge rejects bid to halt 'anti-weaponization' fund, warns DOJ not to 'play possum'
A federal judge on Wednesday tossed a watchdog group’s lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) scrapped $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the request for a temporary restraining order by the Citizens for
Air pollution's daily pulse over the Northeast
The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026. More than 35 million people live along the New York–Washington corridor and breathe the region's air. While air quality has
Shock at the pump: Indonesia’s Pertamax hike fuels cost worries for middle class
Fuel price jump triggers queues, cost concerns and policy debate in Indonesia.
I went to the woods to drink surprisingly great espresso
As summer returns, I'm again reminded of my limits as I head into the great outdoors: I can put up with a heavy, uncomfortable backpack, bug bites, mud, and even bland dehydrated food, but I will not forsake my morning brew. I've tried every imaginable coffee gadget in my
