Iconic “Succulent Chinese Meal” Quote Immortalised in Australia’s National Archive A quirky piece of Australian pop culture has been officially recognised for its cultural and historical significance, with the now‑famous “succulent Chinese meal” speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) as part of the 2026 “Sounds of Australia” collection. The phrase comes […]

Spain closes airspace to US military planes involved in attacks on Iran Spain has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in attacks on Iran, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles has announced, marking a significant escalation of Madrid’s opposition to the conflict. The move, confirmed by Defence Minister Robles on Monday extends Spain’s […]

Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse paintings stolen in daring three-minute heist at Italian museum Paintings by renowned artists Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy in a brazen heist that lasted less than three minutes, authorities have confirmed. The theft occurred on the night of March 22–23 […]

Australian Manhunt Ends as Fugitive Believed to Be Dezi Freeman Is Shot Dead One of the largest and most prolonged manhunts in Australian history has come to a close after police shot dead a fugitive believed to be Dezi Freeman, the man accused of killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third. The July 2025 […]

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after landmark legal battle with father A 25-year-old Spanish woman at the centre of a prolonged and emotional legal battle with her father over her right to die has died by euthanasia.The woman, identified as Noelia Castillo Ramos, had been fighting for nearly two years to exercise her legal right […]

Military Officer Urges Tinubu, National Assembly to Act as Attacks Ravage Tiv Communities A senior Nigerian military officer has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to urgently intervene in the escalating violence affecting Tiv communities in southern Taraba and parts of Benue State. The appeal follows a renewed wave of coordinated […]

Remains of legendary French musketeer d’Artagnan may have been found under Dutch church Discovery beneath Maastricht church sparks global interest as scientists begin DNA tests to confirm identity More than 350 years after his death, the remains of the legendary French musketeer d’Artagnan may have been discovered beneath a church in the Netherlands. Archaeologists say […]

How content creator killer Stephen McCullagh used a YouTube alibi in murder plot A content creator who murdered his pregnant girlfriend tried to avoid detection by creating a fake YouTube livestream to make it appear he was at home during the killing. Stephen McCullagh, a YouTuber from Northern Ireland, was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old […]

UN Weather Agency Confirms 2015–2025 as Hottest Decade on Record The United Nations weather agency has confirmed that the period from 2015 to 2025 represents the hottest decade ever recorded, warning that the Earth is edging dangerously close to breaching the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold.The findings, released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), highlight […]

LIVE POSSUM DISCOVERED AMONG PLUSH TOYS IN HOBART AIRPORT GIFT SHOP In an unusual and light‑hearted encounter that delighted travellers, a live Australian brushtail possum was found nestled among cuddly toy animals on a gift shop shelf in the departure terminal of Hobart Airport on Wednesday.

Woman Killed After Ski Gondola Crashes Down Mountain at Swiss Resort Engelberg, A tragic accident at a popular Swiss ski resort has claimed the life of a woman after a ski gondola cabin detached and crashed down a snowy mountainside during strong winds, local officials confirmed. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the Engelberg‑Titlis […]

Ranks Finland, Iceland and Denmark as world’s happiest nations The latest edition of the World Happiness Report has ranked Finland, Iceland and Denmark as the three happiest countries in the world. The annual report, which assesses global wellbeing, highlights the continued dominance of Nordic nations in measures of life satisfaction and overall happiness. Finland retained […]

One killed after cable car crashes down Swiss mountainside during strong winds One person has died after a cable car cabin detached and plunged down a snowy mountainside at a ski resort in Switzerland during strong winds. The incident occurred on Wednesday at a resort in Engelberg in central Switzerland, where the gondola cabin reportedly […]

Maritime authorities have issued urgent warnings for vessels to steer clear of a crewless Russian fuel tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Malta after an alleged drone attack, amid mounting fears of an environmental disaster The 277‑meter Russian‑flagged tanker the Arctic Metagaz has been adrift for days with no crew on board […]

Naija Stars Abroad Paul Onuachu Breaks Record as Nigerian Players Shine in Europe Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered another historic performance in Europe, breaking a club record for Trabzonspor after scoring in his 10th consecutive league match during a 1–0 victory over Çaykur Rizespor. The Super Eagles forward scored the decisive goal shortly after halftime, […]

Italy to Curb Ancestry‑Based Citizenship After 160‑Year Tradition For more than 160 years, since the founding of the modern Italian state in 1861, one thing was certain under Italian law: a child born to an Italian citizen was automatically an Italian citizen themselves. That principle, known as jus sanguinis the “right of blood” allowed generations […]

Barcelona continue €1.5bn Camp Nou redevelopment as capacity set to reach 105,000 Spanish football giants FC Barcelona will continue major construction work at the iconic Camp Nou as part of a massive redevelopment project expected to transform the stadium into one of the largest and most modern in world football. The project is part of […]

Osimhen Playing in Turkey is a “special experience” for me Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen has described playing in Turkey as a special experience, as the Super Eagles star continues to enjoy life at Galatasaray S.K. following his impressive performances for the club. The Nigerian forward made the remarks while speaking about his time in […]

Spain to legalise up to 500,000 migrants in residency amnesty as workers welcome plan The Spanish government has unveiled a far‑reaching residency amnesty that could grant legal status to up to 500,000 undocumented migrants, a move designed to provide jobs, stability and economic benefits while addressing severe labour shortages. Under the exceptional scheme, announced by […]

AUSTRALIA WILL NOT REPATRIATE CITIZENS WITH ISLAMIC STATE LINKS, PM ALBANESE SAYS “IF YOU MAKE YOUR BED, YOU LIE IN IT”The Australian Government has made clear it will not assist in the repatriation of Australian citizens alleged to have links to the Islamic State (IS) group from camps in northeastern Syria, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese […]

ITALY’S ICONIC “LOVERS’ ARCH” COLLAPSES ON VALENTINE’S DAY DURING HEAVY STORMSAn Italian coastal beauty spot famed for its romantic appeal the natural “Lovers’ Arch” collapsed into the Adriatic Sea on Valentine’s Day 2026 after being battered by days of severe storms and turbulent weather, local officials and eyewitness reports say. What one mayor called “a […]

SPAIN ORDERS PROBE INTO X, META AND TIKTOK OVER ALLEGED AI-GENERATED CHILD ABUSE CONTENTThe Spanish government has instructed prosecutors to investigate major social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok over allegations that artificial intelligence tools on their services are involved in creating and spreading sexual abuse material involving minors. The move underscores growing concerns about […]

A Ukrainian skeleton racer has been withdrawn from competition at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a high-profile dispute with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over his insistence on wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed during Russia’s war on Controversy Over Helmet Tribute Leads to WithdrawalVladyslav Heraskevych, 27, a leading Ukrainian skeleton athlete and flag-bearer […]

HERO TEEN’S EMERGENCY CALL RELEASED AFTER EPIC RESCUE SWIM PERTH, Western Australia Australian authorities have released the recording of the emergency Triple-Zero call made by 13-year-old Austin Appelbee after he swam for hours in rough seas to seek help for his stranded family a call now being hailed as calm, courageous and crucial to saving […]