Passengers face strikes as Sydney trains talks break down
NSW government to take legal action in attempt to stop train strikes.
NSW government to take legal action in attempt to stop train strikes.
NEW YORK — The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekend, American Museum of Natural History officials announced Wednesday. The giant stegosaurus fossil, dubbed "Apex," is 3.3 meters tall and 8.2 meters nose to tail. The display will start in a giant atrium at the museum's entrance before being moved to the museum's existing fossil halls next year. The museum also confirmed the identity of the philanthropist who purchased Apex. Billionaire... Читать дальше...
(241208) -- ABU DHABI, Dec. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kick Sauber's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu competes during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- As a major side effect of the ongoing political crisis in South Korea, the local currency gave its worst performance last week compared to other major currencies against the U.S. dollar, Yonhap said on Sunday citing available data.
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Czech Matyáš Lienerth won silver yesterday at the UIAA Continental Ice Climbing Cup in Brno as the best of Czechia. In the women's category, Aneta Loužecká placed as best Czech in 7th place. The winners were Jonathan Arthur Brown from Switzerland ...
It began as a tank battalion exercise in 1991. Today, Exercise Steel Knight is an annual training event lead by the 1st Marine Division – one that spans the western United States and California coast. Focusing on ground fires, maneuver warfare tactics and command and control capabilities, this exercise tests Marines and sailors across a …
Syrian rebels have claimed the capital as they advance across the country in the early hours of Sunday morning.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA — Richard Andre Newman thought he would live the rest of his life in his quiet, leafy neighborhood in suburban Virginia. He was born and raised in Bren Mar Park, where children ride their bikes and neighbors wave hello. But now, as he's approaching 60, he's considering selling his Fairfax County home and moving away. That's because he's getting a new neighbor: Plaza 500, a 466,000-square-foot data center and an adjacent electrical substation to be built a few hundred feet from townhomes... Читать дальше...
DAKAR, SENEGAL — For the artistic and cultural elites of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment. Every two years, hundreds of artists, curators and art lovers from across the world descend on the West African capital to attend the event, which was founded in 1989 by the Senegalese government and has over the decades become one of the most important showcases on the continent. Pop-up exhibitions are held in hundreds of venues, from stylish five-star hotels to local art galleries. Читать дальше...
323-run victory in Wellington secures first away series win in two years
SEOUL (Sputnik) - The transfer of presidential powers to the ruling party and the prime minister is unconstitutional and it is necessary to hold negotiations with the opposition for an immediate suspension of the president's duties, South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said on Sunday.
LONDON — London's Royal Albert Hall, the gilded concert venue known for an annual Rule Britannia singalong, is preparing to host a different kind of spectacle: Sumo wrestling. Camera shutters clicked furiously and reporters "Ahhhed" in delight Wednesday as wrestlers Daisuke Kitanowaka and Akira Fukutsuumi demonstrated a sideways stamp and put on an exhibition of heavyweight grappling to promote a tournament scheduled for next October. It marks only the second time an elite five-day tournament will be held outside Japan. Читать дальше...
Netanyahu's delight at Trump's return is tempered by changed circumstances. Trump's pro-Israel stance during his first term contrasts with the current complexities of Netanyahu's political situation, including his corruption trial and the ongoing Gaza conflict. While Netanyahu hopes for renewed support, Trump's unpredictable nature and evolving Middle East dynamics create uncertainty about their future alignment.
Bigg Boss Farah Khan schools contestants for targeting Karan Veer Mehra
Despite growing EU concerns and the U.S. moving forward with its TikTok ban, analysts find it wouldn't be sensible for Estonia to take similar action against the Chinese-owned social media platform on its own.
Ferrari-supported driver Maya Weug scored her first single-seater win in the final race of the F1 Academy season in Yas Marina.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were criticised in a new documentary that's aired this week.
Xiaomi India will launch the Redmi Note 14 series on December 9. The series includes the Redmi Note 14 5G, Pro, and Pro+ models. The Note 14 5G will be available on Amazon India. It features a 50MP camera with OIS. The phone will have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra SoC.
Dont sit in your hotel room Gavaskar urges India to practice more in Australia
The series has been called the 'most binge-worthy show' of the year and a hidden gem that is exclusive to Apple TV+
The monarch is close to his daughter-in-law
I know some people do not like me challenging their team but the Charter School situation is as far from what Seymour promised as buttercups are from being red. This is what he has said: “Seymour says he’s learnt much from his previous attempt to establish the charter model here, although most of the lessons […]
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President-elect Donald Trump praised the future King of England during a historic meeting in France.