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Japan has formally raised Anthony Albanese’s controversial podcast appearance involving Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her gift of Japanese melons, as both governments move to prevent the embarrassing episode from damaging one of Australia’s most important strategic relationships. Official correspondence from Japan addressed the controversy after Albanese came under sustained criticism over an exchange in … Read more

Born healthy and full of promise on November 16, 2014, Matvey Zakharenko entered the world in Tula, Russia (roughly two hours south of Moscow). His mother, 19-year-old Ekaterina (Katya) Zakharenko, gave birth to a boy weighing about three kilograms with no apparent congenital issues. Like many newborns, however, Matvey developed jaundice—a common condition causing yellowing … Read more

After Five Cancer-Free Years, Bubba’s Brain Tumor Returns After celebrating five cancer-free years, Bubba and his family are facing heartbreaking news: his brain tumor has returned. For years, Bubba’s loved ones had hoped that the difficult chapter was finally behind them. Reaching the five-year milestone represented an enormous victory after everything he had endured during his original … Read more

At least 111 people have been killed after a powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, bringing down buildings, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and triggering a desperate search for survivors trapped beneath the rubble. Colombia declared a national state of emergency as authorities confronted widespread destruction from the country’s strongest earthquake this century. The earthquake struck … Read more

When Tessa Evans was born, doctors immediately realized she was unlike any patient they had ever seen. The little girl, from Maghera in Northern Ireland, was born with Bosma arhinia microphthalmia syndrome (BAM), an exceptionally rare genetic condition that left her without a nose. Because of the condition, she could not breathe through her nose … Read more

Watching their tiny daughter struggle to breathe, Hannah Wicks and Steve McSween feared they might soon have to say goodbye. Wanting to make sure she would never feel alone, they even bought a small stuffed bunny they planned to place beside her if the worst should happen. When Hannah and Steve learned they were expecting … Read more

“I believe every person has one defining moment in life,” Katie says. “The one thing that changes who you are forever. For me, that person is Harlow.” Born on October 22, Harlow Jean Scott entered the world after a long labor that lasted 56 hours. But instead of celebrating her arrival, doctors rushed to help … Read more

Australian mortgage holders could need to brace for interest rates substantially higher than today’s 4.35 per cent cash rate, according to a leading economist who says the Reserve Bank has been “too kind” and allowed inflation to become far harder to defeat. EQ Economics managing director Warren Hogan has delivered one of the most aggressive … Read more

Kyle Sandilands has launched a deeply personal attack on Sunrise host Natalie Barr, days after their tense television interview left the controversial broadcaster furious over questions about his treatment of women and his long history of offensive on-air remarks. Sandilands revisited the encounter during the latest edition of his newly launched subscription program, Kyle Sandilands Live, … Read more

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have been accused of declaring a “war on property” as Australia’s housing downturn deepens and controversial tax changes reshape the financial calculations facing property investors. Veteran Queensland columnist Des Houghton has launched a blistering attack on the Albanese government, arguing Labor’s economic agenda has damaged investment, weakened the housing market … Read more