Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett has been appointed as a visiting professor at the University of Oxford, where she will teach contemporary theatre during the 2026/27 academic year. Blanchett, a two-time Oscar winner, will take up the prestigious role at St...
Australia has recorded its first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain, becoming the last continent to detect the virus in wild bird populations. The country's Agriculture Ministry confirmed that the virus was identified in a brown skua, a migratory...
Poland has withdrawn its highest state distinction, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Ukraine's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group whose wartime legacy remains deeply...
Jio Platforms, the telecommunications subsidiary of Reliance Industries owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that analysts believe could become one of India's largest share sales. Speaking at Reliance Industries'...
The FIFA World Cup is not only a contest between national teams but also a high-stakes marketing battle between sportswear giants Nike and Adidas, both aiming to dominate global audiences during the 2026 tournament. This year's campaigns from the two brands have taken...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to remain in office and fight any attempt to remove him from the leadership of the Labour Party following a significant political victory by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Speaking on Friday, Starmer...
Emerging details of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities have highlighted a complex dilemma for Washington and its allies. Analysts suggest that easing sanctions to encourage Iran's compliance could significantly benefit...
Airlines are increasingly voicing concerns that the latest generation of aircraft engines has not delivered the reliability levels promised by manufacturers, creating additional costs and operational challenges for carriers already dealing with aircraft shortages and...
India remains one of the world's fastest-growing major economies, but mounting economic pressures are testing the country's growth story during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term in office. Although Modi continues to enjoy strong domestic popularity in his 12th...
The experience of travelling in a driverless car through London's busy streets is leaving many passengers with a mixture of fascination, disbelief and uncertainty about what the future holds. As autonomous vehicle technology continues to develop, riding in a...
