SINGAPORE – The United Nations climate panel’s report warning that climate change is widespread, rapid and intensifying is an urgent call to action, world leaders, scientists and others said on Monday (Aug 9). The projections of escalating weather extremes, higher sea levels and threats to food security, human health and economic survival point to a more dangerous future for nations […]

The history of history is that it is a thing said and done. Facts were facts, researched and written, taught in schools and used to define our collective identity. The local version, as it existed for generations: America’s story began with Columbus, found its soul with Jefferson and reached its dramatic high point somewhere between the end of World War […]

A GOOGLE Maps glitch has left users in hysterics after spotting an X-rated snap. People hoping to see the Loch Ness Monster certainly got an eyeful – but of a very different kind of Nessie. Instead of the mythical creature protruding from Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, users were met with a stark naked man. The unclad bloke is […]

Joe Biden 'violated the federal constitution' claims Levin We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Biden made another verbal gaffe on Saturday, claiming 350 million Americans […]

BRITS have scoffed at weather experts who claim this summer has been hotter and drier than average. A Met Office meteorologist said that despite the periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms the weather across the country has been warmer than usual. Becky Mitchell, of the Met Office, confirmed yesterday that this summer has been "warmer and drier than average." But […]

Victoria has recorded 11 new community cases of Covid-19 today – the same number as yesterday. Authorities said they were all linked to existing cases, but only one has been in isolation throughout their infectious period. Despite the promising reported number, the state is still on alert today after a St Albans women and children’s hospital was identified as a […]

California wildfire now second-worst in state history The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California continued to grow overnight, making it the second-largest wildfire in state history as thousands of people continued to flee advancing flames, authorities said Sunday (Aug 8). As of early Sunday it had destroyed 463,477 acres (187,562 hectares), up from the previous day’s 447,723 acres. It now […]

MEGHAN Markle's brother said he warned Prince Harry his "shallow" sister will "ruin your life" in an explosive preview for Big Brother VIP. Thomas Markle Jr, the Duchess of Sussex's estranged half-brother, is already stirring up trouble ahead of his entrance to the star-studded Australian reality show. In the dramatic teaser ahead of Sunday night's launch, the 55-year-old boasts: "I'm Meghan […]