Flooding rains, ocean gains: how a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast

In 2022-23, a vast plume of floodwater from the Murray River delivered thousands of tonnes of organic material to the ocean – and a feeding…

Teal independents’ new party presents an opportunity – and a risk

To succeed, Community Strong will need to preserve community connections within their electorates, maintain their independence and ensure intra-party stability.

How is the Australian poultry industry preparing for a possible outbreak of bird flu?

The poultry industry is on high alert. But authorities have had years to prepare for this moment and plans are being put in place.

When ‘Made in India’ really means ‘Made in China’

India’s pharmaceutical industry is a significant global player. It produces about 20% of the world’s generic drugs by volume and has supported major vaccine efforts,…

An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.

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Oregon Leaders Are Trying to Save the Deschutes River. Here’s Why That’s So Hard.

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How Nigel Farage Twists the Facts About White Boys in Schools to Manufacture Racial Tension

Official data completely contradicts Nigel Farage’s false claim that ethnic minorities are favoured at the expense of white children, reports Nafeez Ahmed

Reality reasserts itself

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. ASEAN rejects a Russia-free Asian…

Exclusive: How Palantir harvested millions in UK tax breaks

In 2024, Palantir’s effective tax rate was just 8%, far less than the usual 25%, despite £25.3m of pre-tax profits

Taiwan opposition stalls US$6.6 billion domestic drone plan to protect island against potential Chinese attack

Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament stalled on Friday the government’s proposed US$6.6 billion in spending on domestically made drones that could be used to defend the island…

The 2026 World Cup breaks the all-time World Cup goalscoring record

The 2026 World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history, with 173 goals scored in just 59 matches. It has surpassed the…

MeidasTouch Full Podcast – 6/26/26

Iran just struck another cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US response was dead silence. MeidasTouch host Katie Phang won big against…

Insecurity: Oyo govt extends curfew in 10 LGAs by 24 hours

OYO State government has extended the 48 hours curfew imposed on the 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park by 24 hours.…

Hong Kong ‘free birth’ couple lose custody of baby Danny for 3 years

A Hong Kong court has handed down a three-year protection order for baby Danny, an infant at the heart of a child welfare saga, according…

Al Carns is not an “independent” voice

Al Carns has bottled the idea of entering a Labour leadership race. The ex-Armed Forces Minister had been eager to establish himself as a supposedly…

2026 World Cup breaks attendance record as fans defy heat and travel disruptions

The 2026 World Cup has made history in a big way, with FIFA announcing the highest spectator turnout in the tournament’s history, surpassing the record…

Building collapse: LASEMA recovers 9 bodies, rescues 27

THE Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus…

Australian shares edge higher as precious metals bounce

The ASX200 has risen 0.2 per cent as precious metals and oil rebound from their recent weakness.

Bitcoin dips as Iran oil returns to the dollar system

Bitcoin’s latest weakness cannot be explained only by ETF outflows or a cooling of large-holder demand. There is another layer that has not been sufficiently…

Former Trump Campaign Chair Has the Funniest Crashout of 2026