New Zealand is rolling out major changes to its international education policies under the newly announced “Going for Growth Plan,” with a strong focus on expanding opportunities for overseas students. Starting November 2025, international students will be allowed to...
Private equity giant Blackstone has exited a consortium aiming to acquire or invest in TikTok’s U.S. operations, a source familiar with the matter confirmed on Friday. The move introduces new uncertainty into a deal already under heavy scrutiny and deeply entwined in...
Microsoft announced on Friday that it will cease using engineers based in China to provide technical support for U.S. military cloud projects, following a revealing investigative report by ProPublica and heightened scrutiny from federal officials. The decision comes...
All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium this Saturday as Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois square off in a high-stakes rematch that could shake up the heavyweight division. Scheduled for Saturday, 19 July, the bout is more than just a title defense—it’s a battle for...
What began as a disastrous signing for the Baltimore Orioles has transformed into one of the most quietly impressive comeback stories of the MLB season. At 40 years old, veteran right-hander Charlie Morton has reemerged as a critical asset in the Orioles’ starting...
The long-running cooking competition MasterChef has been plunged into chaos following the shock dismissal of both its lead presenters, Gregg Wallace and John Torode, in quick succession. Production sources say the events of the past fortnight have left the crew...
A significant chapter in American television is coming to a close as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert prepares to go off air in May 2025. Unlike typical host transitions, this time the show is ending altogether—with no replacement lined up. Colbert has fronted the...
The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) has announced the cancellation of the 2025 edition of The Art Show, one of New York’s most respected art fairs, marking the first such pause since its founding in 1988. Organizers are calling the move a “strategic pause,”...
A former Afghan interpreter who once worked alongside Canadian forces in Afghanistan delivered emotional testimony in a Canadian courtroom, accusing a Global Affairs Canada employee of sexually abusing her after she arrived in the country. Tearfully clutching a teddy...
In the wake of widespread power outages across northwestern Ontario, aid organizations are stepping in to help First Nations communities suffering from severe food spoilage. The outages, which began last weekend, were triggered when wildfires damaged hydro poles...
