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The US is poised to approve a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan, despite recent speculation about a potential pause. Experts say the deal's timeline makes it unlikely that a pause would be due to the current tensions with Iran. Actual…

Kenneth Branagh has returned to the Royal Shakespeare Company in a production of The Tempest at the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. This enchanting production reimagines Prospero as a conductor, weaving a unique interpretation of Shakespeare's tragicomedy. The play's themes…

Mahmoud Khalil, a 31-year-old, has been granted a temporary reprieve from re-detention by a US appeals court. This decision allows Khalil to remain free while his legal team prepares to petition his case to the Supreme Court. Khalil's case has…

Labor's federal budget is set to face its first major test at the polls, with the latest Essential poll revealing only a third of voters support the party's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax. The poll results come…

Australia, the US, Japan, and India have signed an agreement to establish a maritime surveillance network. The deal aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This network will enable the Quad countries to share data and track…

Reform UK's plan to reduce the civil service workforce by 20% would have significant implications for various professions. The proposed cuts would reportedly eliminate more planning officers than currently exist. This suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of the civil service's composition.…

A hazardous materials incident occurred at a packaging plant in Washington state, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident has been described as an 'implosion' by local authorities. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid and contain…