Soccer-loving nun who taught Brazil's last dictator is the world's new oldest person
A lifelong teacher, among her former students was General Joao Figueiredo, the last of the military dictators who governed Brazil between 1964 and 1985. She was also the beloved creator of two ...
Cruise ships have worst year for stomach bugs in over a decade
The CDC also notes that "outbreaks are found and reported more quickly on a cruise ship than on land," thanks to reporting protocols. On average, some 19-21 million instances of norovirus illness ...
One small thing can add years to your life, experts say
Experts on habit formation say that if you attach a new habit to an old one — called habit stacking — it's easier to remember to accomplish the new task. And downing a refreshing glass of water while ...
Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?
Now, Musk's growing infatuation with Tommy Robinson has positioned the billionaire as an idol for Britain's online far-right ...
Sydney man's misery over return to work turns to joy after $2.1 million lottery win
A man from Manly in Sydney's eastern suburbs went from moping about his return to work this week to jubilant after being told he had won $2.1 million in Saturday's Lotto draw. The winner, who was ...
Green Beret who blew up Cybertruck battled injuries, depression, ex-partner says
The soldier, Matthew Alan Livelsberger, who authorities said fatally shot himself shortly before the truck exploded, texted Alicia Arritt in late December after more than two years of silence between ...
Melania Trump to feature in documentary from X-Men director
The film is the latest connection between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump. The company in December announced plans to donate US$1 million ($1.6 million) to the President-elect's ...
New Orleans attacker used Meta glasses to record the scene in advance
The man who carried out an attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early New Year's morning visited the city twice in the months prior and used Meta smart glasses to film the street and plan out the ...
Etihad flight aborts landing at high speed, leaving runway blocked in Melbourne
An Etihad flight from Melbourne has been forced to slam on the brakes at high speed, damaging the plane's tyres and leaving it stuck on the runway. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was travelling close to ...
Golden Globes 2025: Aussies among stars vying for film and TV awards
The Globes recognizes achievement in both film and television. This year's ceremony will honor Viola Davis with the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Ted Danson with the Carol Burnett Award. This year's ...
What the weak Aussie dollar means for the rest of the economy
This hurts the cost of living for an importing nation like Australia, sending the price of anything from overseas higher. It's a bad time for a trip to America, England or Europe, but the Australian ...
Flights grounded as snow blankets UK, Europe
Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights.