Ben Wallace urges 'greater investment' in military amid Russia threat

Ben Wallace admits Tory manifesto pledge on defence spending WILL be broken and warns ‘greater investment’ is needed amid Russia threat as Boris Johnson kicks off NATO summit urging allies to boost funding Boris Johnson will tell fellow Nato leaders to increase their defence spending But Tories dropping manifesto vow to hike UK defence budget […]

Hollywood star’s historic country Victorian homestead to open to public

The National Trust will enter the accommodation sector when, for the first time in Victoria, it opens one of its properties for overnight stays. A $2 million state government grant, announced on Wednesday, means tourists will be able to stay at Mooramong, a 1600-hectare farm in western Victoria once owned by a Hollywood movie star. […]

Boris Johnson compares Ukraine to Falklands war in dig at Argentina

Boris Johnson compares Ukraine conflict to Falklands war in dig at Argentina PM said he was ‘disappointed’ issue was raised as he met Argentinian president  He met Alberto Fernandez on Monday at G7 summit on response to Russia’s war  PM said sacrifice of lives ‘vindicated’ Falklanders’ right to choose their future Reportedly Mr Fernandez responded ‘we […]

Who is Gianno Caldwell? | The Sun

GIANNO Caldwell wears many hats in his career. From being a political commentator, podcast host, and more, Gianno Caldwell is always busy. Who is Gianno Caldwell? Caldwell, 35, was born in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Currently, he is living in Miami, Florida, per his Instagram bio. He is currently working as a Fox News […]

From the Archives, 1947: Qantas airlines nationalised

First published in The Age on May 28, 1947 Government and Qantas The intention of the Commonwealth Government to take control of the overseas air service operated by Qantas Empire Airways between Sydney and Karachi was announced today by the Acting Minister for Air (Mr Barnard). One of the four new Cams Lockheed Constellation arrives […]

US officials announce more steps against monkeypox outbreak

NEW YORK (AP) — Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus. They also said they are providing more monkeypox vaccine, working to expand testing, and taking other steps to try to get ahead of the outbreak. […]

Fans' fury as Max Verstappen remains SILENT over Nelson Piquet's slur

Fans’ fury as Max Verstappen remains SILENT over his partner’s father Nelson Piquet using the N-word at Lewis Hamilton – while other F1 aces leap to the Brit’s support Max Verstappen has been criticised by F1 fans over ‘lack of support’ for Hamilton Social media user, Joey M, tweeted: ‘Max Verstappen is very quiet on […]

Liz Truss says UK should arm TAIWAN amid fears of invasion by China

Now Liz Truss says Britain should send weapons to help TAIWAN amid fears of an invasion by China Foreign Secretary made remarks in Commons select committee yesterday UK has no defence or diplomatic ties with Taiwan, with fears of Chinese invasion  She said we should have armed Ukraine ‘earlier’, with a lesson learned for Taiwan […]