Entertainment
KIIS FM's Intern Pete Celebrates Birthday Amid Kyle & Jackie O Show Collapse
Pete Deppeler marked his 41st birthday as KIIS FM staff rallied around him following the dramatic termination of Jackie O Henderson's $100 million contract and Kyle Sandilands' suspension.
Sports
F1's 2026 Season Kicks Off in Melbourne Amid Global Tensions and Technical Overhauls
The 2026 Formula 1 season begins at the Australian Grand Prix, with uncertainties over Middle East races due to war and new technical regulations reshaping team dynamics.
Politics
Iran War Enters Seventh Day as First UK Evacuation Flight Brings Britons Home
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its seventh day as a government-chartered flight evacuates British nationals from Oman. Over 140,000 Britons have registered in the Middle East, with 4,000 returning amid escalating regional strikes.
Crime
US to Exhume 88 Pearl Harbor Unknowns for DNA Identification Effort
The US military plans to exhume remains of 88 sailors and Marines from Pearl Harbor buried as unknowns, using advanced DNA technology to identify them after 85 years.
Business
Health
Weather
Australia's Wettest Summer in Decade Among Hottest Ever
Australia experienced its wettest summer in a decade, with heavy rainfall and flooding, while also recording some of the highest temperatures ever, highlighting climate extremes.
Queensland Flood Warnings as Tropical Low Hits Coast
Far north Queensland residents are urged to seek higher ground amid severe weather warnings, with up to 240mm of rain expected in six hours, causing life-threatening flash flooding.
Australians Urged Not to Panic Cancel Flights Amid Conflict
Travel industry leaders urge Australians not to cancel flights hastily as airlines adapt to Middle East disruptions. Repatriation efforts continue with government support.
Millions Face Severe Storms and Tornado Threat in US
A major storm outbreak threatens millions from Texas to Iowa, with severe thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes forecast for Thursday and Friday.
UK Issues Cuba Travel Warning as Airlines Suspend Flights
The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Cuba due to severe fuel shortages and infrastructure disruptions, with airlines suspending flights.
British Isles Geography: Thursday Challenge
Thursday means geography challenge time! Test your knowledge of the British Isles with questions about landscapes, cities, rivers, and famous landmarks.