Location · 42 published stories · 24 outlets · All places
Donald Steven Lang, 62, was arrested in British Columbia over the weekend after being indicted in Hawaii for allegedly exploiting a child aboard his sailboat. The arrest followed cooperation between the FBI and RCMP, and Lang also faces separate child sex abuse charges in Idaho.
Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has signed a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs, unveiled as the club's 007 signing ahead of the 2028 NRL season. The move ends speculation about Nathan Cleary and adds to a formidable backline, while raising questions about Manu's All Blacks aspirations.
A new study from the University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle finds that allowing tropical forests to regenerate naturally can be up to 96% cheaper than traditional tree-planting programs, while still delivering substantial carbon and biodiversity benefits. The research, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, provides an interactive global map to help identify priority areas for cost-effective restoration.
The Perth Bears have unveiled their inaugural NRL jersey, featuring red hoops on a black background in homage to the North Sydney Bears. The league has granted the expansion club significant salary cap concessions, including a 20% dispensation for marquee players, as they prepare for their 2027 entry.
FIFA has dismissed as 'pure fiction' a New York Post report that its president sought support from the Trump administration after abandoning a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. The plan's collapse followed widespread opposition, including a UEFA boycott threat.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong told the Garma Festival that historic First Nations connections to the Pacific offer Australia a strategic advantage, as the Prime Minister's absence and calls for a truth-telling process marked the gathering.
As China narrows the AI gap with the US, Beijing promotes open-source models as a global public good, but its strategy is also shaped by US export controls on advanced chips. The World AI Conference in Shanghai highlighted China's push for influence in global AI governance.
Taiwan is reviewing its LNG purchases from Papua New Guinea after Port Moresby announced the closure of Taiwan's representative office, citing its One China policy. China has welcomed the decision, while Taiwan says it will keep the office open and seek negotiations.
A national mobile network outage at Telstra disrupted train services, payment systems and some emergency calls after a software defect in time-keeping servers. Telstra apologised and said services were restored, while the prime minister called the incident deeply concerning and the communications regulator opened an investigation.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has proposed a Pacific-wide security agreement and condemned China's recent missile test in the region, saying 'this is not something a friend does.' Fiji and Papua New Guinea leaders also voiced objections, signaling a potential shift in regional attitudes toward China.
The State of Origin series concludes with Queensland hosting New South Wales at Brisbane's Lang Park in a winner-takes-all Game III. The Maroons levelled the series with a Game II win in Melbourne, while the Blues have won only three of their 13 deciders at the venue. Coverage includes broadcast details, kick-off times across regions, and a recap of the opening matches.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an unequivocal apology for comments he made about pop star Kylie Minogue during a lighthearted podcast interview. The remarks, made while playing a 'shag, marry or date' game, drew criticism from MPs who called them inappropriate and disrespectful to women.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized after he said on a comedy podcast he would 'shag' singer Kylie Minogue, prompting criticism from female lawmakers and opposition figures. The incident has sparked debate about politicians engaging with new media outlets.
China has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean, marking a first for Beijing and drawing mixed reactions across the region. While China called the launch a routine training exercise with relevant countries informed in advance, some regional leaders and analysts expressed alarm, viewing it as a demonstration of China's growing military power.
Australia and Fiji have signed a major defense alliance, the Ocean of Peace Alliance, committing to mutual defense obligations. The pact, signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva, marks Fiji's first alliance and Australia's fourth formal ally. The move is seen as part of Australia's broader strategy to counter China's influence in the Pacific, which has intensified following China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile in the region.
China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The test, conducted within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, was described by Beijing as routine, but regional leaders called it destabilizing.
Australia and Fiji have signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a mutual defence treaty that makes Fiji Australia's fourth official ally. The pact has drawn a warning from China and interest from New Zealand, signalling broader regional security implications.
American pilot Nicholas F Gosselin was shot dead by Papuan separatists in Indonesia's Papua region, with the West Papua National Liberation Army claiming responsibility. The group said the attack was a message to the US and Indonesian governments over the conflict's root causes. The Indonesian military has recovered the pilot's body.
At the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, 15 countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration, committing to improved data collection and sharing to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The declaration builds on the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency and marks a growing push for accountability in the global seafood industry.
New South Wales can win the State of Origin shield with a victory in Game II at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday night. After a record comeback in Game I, the Blues are one win away from the title, while Queensland must triumph to force a decider in Brisbane.