Twenty years after the Oprah couch, the actor is easing back into the interview circuit — awkwardly.

The school had previously been blocked from operating in Oklahoma.

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour. Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga. Continue reading...

Scant details have not quieted rumors and online speculation about the former Senate Republican leader’s condition.

The end of federal tax credits for rooftop solar and flexible new subscriptions have changed the pros and cons of leasing versus buying.

Canada faces Switzerland today at BC Place in Vancouver at 3 p.m. Eastern in a match that will decide who finishes first in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

* Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouth * Socceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D match Socceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths when they speak, after Paraguay winger Miguel Almirón was given a historic red card against Turkey. The Socceroos and Paraguay face a showdown for second place in the group at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday (Friday AEST). If either team loses they will face a torturous wait to find out if they will progress as one of the eight third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Continue reading...

Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadline * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A scathing audit report has found nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to Anthony Albanese’s department, Treasury and the infrastructure department were rejected, creating a culture of “resistance and delay” in the Australian parliament. The review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent or accountable decision-making around requests and the pro-disclosure objectives of the law were being flouted. Continue reading...

After a dramatic lead up to this year's Venice Biennale, involving the tragic death of its chief curator, outcry over Russia, Israel and the United States, and a prize jury that quit, it was, in the end, a set of portable toilets that stole the show.

It took 10 years for Naseby to achieve its DarkSky International certification. Now, a night out in the tiny Otago town is like ‘a tour through the history of the universe’ As the last strip of pink on the horizon fades to indigo on the Maniototo Plain in Otago, every word I speak arrives in a puff of condensation. Six hundred metres above sea level, in winter the temperature here can drop to -15C. Spring isn’t much warmer. But the chill is worth it. Standing in the dark in what feels like the middle of nowhere, I’ve come to a paddock not far from the historic mining town of Naseby to stargaze. Even in a country where there’s about 20km of space per person, the Maniototo Plain is sparsely populated. During the 1860s gold rush about 20,000 fortune seekers descended on Otago, but when they eventually moved on, towns like Naseby were left to a sleepy future. Now home to just 140 people, it’s not even a place you drive through. “We’re not on the way to anywhere,” says local Jill Wolff. “You’ve got to choose to go to Naseby.” Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

Councillors are pushing for a ban on short-term rentals, particularly in inner-city suburbs – where vacancy rates can be as low as 1% At 10am on High Street in Millers Point, it’s checkout time. Departing guests have left laundry bags on their verandas for cleaners, who have laid out fresh towels on beds in neighbouring rooms. Other guests are heading out sightseeing in “I love Sydney” T-shirts. Although it boasts enviable harbour views, this is not a tourist resort. It’s a street of Federation-era houses – formerly some of the oldest public housing in Australia – overtaken by short-term rentals, many of them managed through Airbnb. Continue reading...

The Kissing Booth’s Joey King and Game Of Thrones’ Maisie Williams star alongside the original cast members as the next generation of the cursed Owens family * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The midnight margaritas are officially back on the menu. Within 24 hours of its debut, the first official teaser for Practical Magic 2 has surged into the Google Trends top 10, attracting millions of views and signalling an enthusiastic appetite for the return of the Owens family and all things witchy. Academy Award winners Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will return as sisters Sally and Gillian, with Kidman sharing a video of her and her fellow star on set last year, captioned: “The witches are back”. Continue reading...

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Stock of used EVs runs low as oil crunch increases enthusiasm for electric vehicles * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When a used vehicle rolls into a car yard, the usual trajectory for its price tag is down if it lingers too long. That is the (almost) iron law of the secondhand market – until the oil crisis hit and dealers started raising asking prices for used electric vehicles. Continue reading...

Ukraine’s Emergency Services posted images of rescue workers trying to save the animals — in one instance administering CPR to a dog — at the clinic in Chabany.

Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access, survey finds The Australian government has accused big tech firms like Meta, TikTok and Google of disobeying the landmark ban on under-16s using social media, after the country’s online safety office warned many children had accounts. A survey of 900 Australian parents found around a third (31%) said their children still had one or more social media accounts after the ban, compared to 49% before the laws. Continue reading...

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime employee and attorney Darren Indyke testified on Thursday that he “had no knowledge whatsoever” of the convicted sex offender’s wrongdoing and rejected “any suggestion” he assisted or facilitated his former boss’ crimes.

Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Sanders, is betting a populist agenda is Democrats’ path back to power in a state that has traditionally produced more moderate senators.

McLaren driver apologises to fans at Albert Park after mishap during formation lap * George Russell wins Australian GP in thrilling Formula One season-opener Sombre, pale and with eyes hidden by the brim of his cap, Oscar Piastri said sorry. The home favourite and one of the world’s fastest had just had a driver’s worst day, putting his car into the wall before the race had even begun. His first thoughts were for Melbourne’s motorsport fans who had filled Albert Park with orange, green and gold. “I’m just very sorry, obviously, for everyone that came out and wanted to support me,” Piastri said. Continue reading...

Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war have been identified by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve

The husband of a late staffer to Rep. Tony Gonzales called the congressman a “predator” on Wednesday, and said that the Texas Republican has “continued to lie to the American people” amid affair alleg...