Australia

Pegula Powers Past Zakharova, Sets Up All-American Clash in Melbourne MELBOURNE, 22 January 2026 – American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has made a commanding start to her 2026 Australian Open campaign, dispatching Russia’s Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets to book a second-round meeting with fellow American McCartney Kessler. Dominant Start at Melbourne Park Jessica Pegula […]

Cyclone Harry Ravages Sicily, Italy, With Widespread Flooding 22 January 2026 – A powerful Mediterranean cyclone named Harry has caused catastrophic flooding across the Italian island of Sicily, leading to mass evacuations, widespread school closures, and severe damage to transport and utility infrastructure. The Italian government has declared a state of emergency for the affected

Baptiste Battles Into Australian Open Second Round, Sets Up Clash With Hunter MELBOURNE, 21 January 2026 – American Hailey Baptiste navigated a tense all-American duel to book her spot in the Australian Open second round, setting up a compelling showdown with Australia’s Storm Hunter. The 24-year-old from Washington D.C. overcame compatriot Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-7(3),

US Justice Department Reports Progress on Epstein Files as Political Battles Intensify 20 January 2026 – The United States Justice Department has informed federal judges it is making “substantial progress” reviewing millions of pages related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even as political tensions escalate over congressional subpoenas and survivors raise concerns about the

Tasmanian Football Community Mourns Sudden Death of Rising Star Emily French WYNYARD, 20 January 2026 – The Tasmanian football and basketball communities are united in grief following the sudden and unexpected death of 16-year-old rising star Emily French. The Wynyard Football Club confirmed the devastating news this week, describing the talented teenager as a “wonderful

Albanese Issues ‘Now or Never’ Ultimatum on Hate Crime Laws as Political Divide Deepens CANBERRA, 19 January 2026 – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared a pivotal moment for his government’s national security agenda, warning that sweeping hate crime and extremism legislation may be abandoned entirely if it fails to pass parliament this week. The

Zakharova Faces Daunting Australian Open Opener Against Pegula MELBOURNE, 19 January 2026 – Russian qualifier Anastasia Zakharova faces the toughest of assignments in her Australian Open main draw debut, squaring off against world No. 6 and tournament sixth seed Jessica Pegula in the first round at John Cain Arena tonight. David vs Goliath Matchup The

Billy Bob Thornton Dismisses ‘Landman’ Exit Rumours as “AI-Generated Crap” SYDNEY, 18 January 2026 – Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton has forcefully denied swirling speculation that he is leaving the Paramount+ series Landman, labelling the reports as baseless fabrications. The rumours emerged following a dramatic plot twist in the show’s second season, which saw his

European Troops Deploy to Greenland Amid US Acquisition Standoff NUUK, 18 January 2026 – Military personnel from several European NATO nations have begun arriving in Greenland, marking a tangible show of support for Denmark after high-stakes talks in Washington failed to bridge what Danish officials termed a “fundamental disagreement” with the United States over the

Brisbane Braces for Showery Sunday Amid Statewide Flood Recovery BRISBANE, 18 January 2026 – The Queensland capital is set for a damp and humid Sunday, with a high chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, as the state continues to manage widespread flooding following the passage of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a