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Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict
The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.
Published: November 30, 2025, 7:18 pm
The Language of Tom Stoppard, Ablaze With Energy and Urgency
In works like “Travesties” and “Arcadia,” the playwright embraced the really big questions and wrestled words into coherent, exhilarating shape.
Published: November 29, 2025, 11:32 pm
Top Trump Aides to Meet With Ukrainians in Florida on Sunday
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to discuss peace terms again after an uproar over a 28-point proposal drafted with Russian input.
Published: November 29, 2025, 9:41 pm
Tom Stoppard, Award-Winning Playwright of Witty Drama, Dies at 88
Drawing comparisons to the greatest of dramatists, he entwined erudition with imagination in stage works that won accolades on both sides of the Atlantic.
Published: November 30, 2025, 4:13 pm
In Firing His No. 2, Zelensky Loses Both a Negotiator and an Enforcer
Andriy Yermak had ensured internal discipline in Ukraine’s wartime politics. He also led the country’s peace negotiations, which now must go on without him.
Published: November 29, 2025, 9:46 pm
The Ukrainians Stuck in Russia’s New Gulag
Even if a peace can be reached, it won’t be easy to solve the problem of Ukrainian civilians languishing in Russian jails. This is one prisoner’s story.
Published: November 29, 2025, 10:00 am
Russia Bombards Ukraine for Nearly 10 Hours in a Deadly Assault
The attack came as U.S. officials were expected to hold peace talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in the coming days.
Published: November 29, 2025, 8:53 pm
South Africans Were Promised Job, but Ended Up ‘Going to War’ for Russia
The South African government is investigating how more than a dozen men unwittingly ended up on the front line in Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Published: November 29, 2025, 6:52 pm
Pope Leo Visits Turkey on His First Trip as Pontiff
The pope started his six-day trip, which will also include a visit to Lebanon.
Published: November 29, 2025, 7:33 pm
Baby joy for footy star who is about to become the highest-paid player in the NRL
Dylan Brown has unveiled the exciting news that he has become a father.
Published: November 30, 2025, 1:14 pm
Nicole Kidman's heartbreaking comments on divorce revealed in resurfaced interview amid split from Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman's views on marriage have been revealed in a resurfaced interview.
Published: November 30, 2025, 1:02 pm
Footy star with suicidal thoughts worked up the courage to tell his mum he has a deadly brain disease. Her response will floor you
Former NRL player Nat Wood has bravely opened up on how he contemplated ending his own life as he revealed that he is suffering from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
Published: November 30, 2025, 1:00 pm
The Christmas party warning EVERY Aussie worker needs to hear after a top EY executive was sacked from his $1.3million-a-year job for allegedly making sleazy remarks to a married female colleague
EY high-flyer axed after bar brawl and sleazy party remark - court backs sacking as experts warn Christmas parties are legal minefields
Published: November 30, 2025, 11:24 am
Footy star Eli Katoa makes stunning promise and reveals shattering new photos after horror head knocks forced him to have emergency brain surgery
The NRL world was left aghast when Eli Katoa had to be given oxygen on the sidelines before being rushed into the operating theatre.
Published: November 29, 2025, 11:39 pm
Matildas star's secret heartbreak as teammates pay tribute during gutsy performance against New Zealand
Matildas star Winonah Heatley entered Matildas camp amid personal tragedy but refused to tell her teammates for fear the news would distract from preparations for their matches against NZ
Published: November 29, 2025, 9:01 am
Cricket star goes viral for hilarious celebrations after FINALLY scoring a maiden first class century
New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has finally made a name for himself with the bat, rather than the ball, and gone viral in the process with a hilarious WWE-inspired celebration
Published: November 29, 2025, 5:40 am
Have you suddenly started suffering from embarrassing flaky dandruff? This is the shocking new everyday cause experts have just discovered - and the simple and cheap way to get rid of it for good
About half of all Britons will suffer from the condition at some point in their life.
Published: November 30, 2025, 3:46 pm