Flag football takes flight as young Aussie athletes compete in China
Pathway opportunities are opening in the emerging sport of flag football, with a team of Gold Coasters trying their luck in China.
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LIVE: FAA issues nationwide ground stop after communications outage in US
US air regulators have issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights, citing a communications problem.
Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss
Mauricio Pochettino was in tears as he announced he would depart the US men's national team to take up a position with fallen English Premier League giants, Manchester United.
Midterm losses could give Trump a quest to emerge from Apec summit as a winner
When G7 leaders gathered at the French resort of Evian-les-Bains in June, Donald Trump arrived late but wasted no time in grabbing the spotlight. With a cheeky declaration, “I am the boss”, the US president drew a ripple of awkward laughter from around the table. Months earlier, in his September…
Qld's CFMEU inquiry has delivered a sobering warning ahead of 2032 Olympics
Months of public hearings, eight million documents and testimony from more than 80 witnesses compelled Commissioner Stuart Wood KC to declare an "urgent and pressing" need for reform, writes Ciara Jones.
Commentary: Jensen Huang may prove that the ‘irreplaceable CEO’ is a myth
Jensen Huang's successor will have to figure out how to run a company built around someone who is no longer there, says Beth Kowitt for Bloomberg Opinion.
How Does a 74-Year-Old in Argentina Escape House Arrest on the Fifth Floor?
The answer involves a heating pad, a bomb scare and animal fats. Police are still searching for an Italian man facing extradition on terrorism charges from the 1970s.
Stocks fall but Wall Street notches a winning week after several turbulent days
FAA issues US national ground stop on all flights
"All departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice," the US Federal Aviation Administration said. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said technicians are investigating the issue.
Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Fueling ‘Racist’ Hostility Against Arabs
Gadi Eisenkot sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days after the Israeli leader attacked Arab lawmakers in a divisive speech.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans
Large emergency response under way to rescue people from the water, with overnight cruise ship on its side
Gambia's Adama Barrow seeks third term
In tonight's programme, Gambia's electoral commission has announced the five official candidates for the country's upcoming presidential election. President Adama Barrow is seeking a third term. Tensions continue to rise in Ethiopia following the federal government's appointment of a new head of…
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions
McKeown returns, Pallister stars at Swim GP
As Kyle Chalmers led his team from the pool deck, fellow Australian stars Lani Pallister and Kaylee McKeown impressed at the inaugural Swim GP.
The Big Fly Swat unleashed after bar flies' inspired idea
Kingoonya only has 13 residents and three horses, but it does have a lot of flies. Now, it also has the world's biggest fly swat, which it hopes will bring in the tourists.
Giant sequoias return to Hobart's St David's Park in centenary celebrations
A pair of young giant sequoia trees have been planted in Hobart's St David's Park to replace two that were removed in April after vandalism, fire and other factors led to their decline.
All flights across US grounded due to air traffic control communications problems
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said FAA technicians were investigating the issue. Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin later added there was no indication of a threat to the country.
France among five major powers to represent EU in Ukraine talks
European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday said that Brussels will send diplomats from the bloc and five countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland, to upcoming Ukraine talks.
France escalates Algeria trade dispute to EU-level
France on Friday asked the European Commission to look into Algeria’s alleged non-compliance with a EU trade deal. Paris is accusing Algers of an almost total blockade on French imports and of suspending urea shipments to France.
US air force responds to suspected drone activity over UK airbase
The incident follows recent security concerns, with US military aircraft moved from British bases due to reported threats from Iran.
US air force responds to suspected drone activity over UK airbase
The incident follows recent security concerns, with US military aircraft moved from British bases reportedly due to threats from Iran.
Cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans, passengers in water
Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
US grounds flights nationwide after air traffic control communications outage
The announcement means flights in the air may land, but flights on the ground cannot take off.
Flights grounded across US due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’, FAA says
The US Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide on Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centres. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”. Transport…
US grounds all flights after ‘communication issue’
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says federal aviation agency is 'investigating the issue'.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi in New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people in New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. More than 30 people were hospitalized but all passengers have been accounted for.
EU’s fixation on Chinese subsidies masks its own structural stagnation
The European Commission is moving to shield its industrial machinery and chemical sectors from Chinese imports, and is weighing a “kill switch” mechanism. Together with Washington, Brussels has settled into a familiar narrative: a record trade deficit with China is framed as proof of its…
Ohio Appeals Court revives inmate's challenge to foreclosure over improper service claims
A foreclosure dispute surrounding Mamadou Diallo is back in court due to notification concerns. The Ohio appeals court has ruled that Diallo's subsequent actions do not establish proof of proper service for the foreclosure notice. Having been convicted for the murder of his spouse, Diallo contested…