Entertainment & Culture

China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.

Rancho Palos Verdes threatened by worsening landslide with no injuries reported and but trigger unknown A wealthy enclave in southern California that has been threatened by worsening landslides for years saw more of its land crumble this week. Aerial photos showed parts of several backyards of large homes in Rancho Palos Verdes, a coastal community … Read more

Almost a third of British adults lived largely cashless lives in 2024, says UK Finance Young people have fuelled its rise but the use of buy now, pay later is exploding among older people, with uptake among 55- to 64-year-olds more than doubling in a year, UK data shows. The shift to digital payments is … Read more

Divorce papers filed in Nashville court include detailed plan for shared childcare of their daughters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage, bringing a surprising end to a … Read more

Russia claims US Tomahawks won't do much to help Ukraine, but could signal US 'interference'.

Instability of building in East Java town hampers search but 99 boys and school staff known to have survived Parents were desperately searching for scores of missing teenage boys feared trapped under huge piles of concrete on Tuesday after a building at an Islamic boarding school collapsed in Indonesia. Authorities said 91 people were listed … Read more

European Commission president met Nato secretary general while UK, France, Germany and Sweden have said they will help Denmark increase security ahead of Copenhagen summits If you are keen to understand the dynamics between the US and Belarus a bit better (10:08), here’s a brilliant story from our own Pjotr Sauer, who recently visited Minsk. … Read more

Productivity commission under fire for failing to consult Australian artists about copyright issues around AI recommendations Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Productivity Commission is under fire for failing to consult artists or model the impact of a key recommendation … Read more

Mosul’s shoemakers are restoring an ancient craft, creating jobs and hope after years of conflict.

Video platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump's suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at US Capitol.