5 dead after New Zealand boat flips in possible whale strike

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Five people died Saturday in New Zealand after the small charter boat they were aboard capsized, authorities say, in what may have been a collision with a whale. Another six people aboard the boat were rescued. Police said the 8.5-meter (28-foot) boat overturned near the South Island town of Kaikōura. […]

The Diaspora Had Interesting Reactions To Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died on Thursday afternoon at age of 96. The Royal family confirmed her death at Balmoral Castle, saying that the queen “died peacefully” at her residence in Scotland.  Many around the world mourned the death of the monarch who had an unprecedented 70-year reign, but the announcement was met […]

BBC blasted after pair 'took photos' during Queen's death announcement

BBC are blasted for ‘poor error of judgement’ after pair were spotted taking photos on their phones in background as emotional Huw Edwards announces Queen’s death to the nation Huw Edwards has been praised for sensitive and genuine delivery of the Queen’s death to the public Two staffers were filmed in the background appearing to […]

Can Melbourne cope with peak hospitality season?

Melbourne events and hospitality groups are scrambling to fill thousands of job vacancies ahead of the city’s major events season as it returns fully for the first time in three years. The Victoria Racing Club has more than 1000 job vacancies in hospitality alone for its $434 million spring racing carnival, according to one industry […]

Russian troops fall off fleeing tank that ends up in a tree

Russian troops fall off fleeing tank that ends up in a tree as Ukraine’s forces continue 30-mile advance in to Russian-held areas Ukrainian forces are continuing to successfully advance into Russian-held areas Video footage has captured the moment Russian soldiers are thrown off a tank  The fleeing tank is sent crashing into a tree which falls […]

Royal beekeeper informs the Queen's bees that Her Majesty has died

EXCLUSIVE: Royal beekeeper has informed the Queen’s bees that the Queen has died and King Charles is their new boss in bizarre tradition dating back centuries Royal beekeeper John Chapple has notified the palace hive of the Queen’s death He told the bees that King Charles is their new boss and urged them to be […]