This marks the first time the US government has publicly revealed any action taken to secure Griner’s release. Source: Tommy Williams, Flickr. The Biden administration has offered Russia a deal to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner and former US marine Paul Whelan back to the states. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not…
“I am a work in progress,” said Will Smith after his altercation with Chris Rock. Source: Budiey, Flickr. The comedian has addressed the Oscars situation for the first time at a stand-up show in New York, saying that he’s not a victim. The incident which happened on live TV, sent shockwaves not only throughout the…
Since the beginning of 2022, WFP has reached 4.8 million people across Sudan with life-saving food or cash and nutrition support, school meals, and livelihood opportunities. Source: International Committee of the Red Cross. The World Bank has contributed $100 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan amid the countries worsening food and…
It is believed to be the largest pink diamond find in the last 300 years since the Daria-i-Noor. Source: Lucapa Diamond Company via Africa Facts Zone, Twitter. Australia’s Lucapa Diamond Company has found a historic 170-carat stone, named the “Lulo Rose”, after the Angolan mine it came from. The Lulo Rose weighs 34 grams and…
“The Government is continuing to support Ukrainians and their immediate family members in Australia by providing access to additional visa pathways,” said Mr Miles. Source: Shutterstock. The government has announced that additional visa pathways will be given to Ukrainians who have sought refuge in Australia. It comes as the offer of Temporary Humanitarian Stay to…
The review would be investigating the approach of the city to events, communications and community management. Source: Russel Charters, Flickr. Melbourne City Council has voted in favour of a motion to review the city’s approach to Australia Day celebrations. The motion was put forward by Lord Mayor Sally Capp who said this is part of…
The Sparks released a statement saying that the “contract divorce” was amicable. Source: Los Angeles Sparks, Twitter. Liz Cambage has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Sparks to part ways, just 25 games into her first season with the franchise. She held averages of 13.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in those games.…
“Under the new laws, landlords will need to disclose if the property meets minimum standards in force, when advertising the property,” says The Greens ACT. Helpful reforms could soon be coming ACT renters way after the government is proposing to make several amendments to the RTA. These changes would aim to remove no cause evictions…
The Loch Ness Monster or Nessie, Scotland’s mythical creature, has often been speculated to be linked to the plesiosaur. Source; Nick Longrich, University of Bath. Fossils of prehistoric reptiles have been discovered that invites more speculation about the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. The scientists from the University of Bath and University of Portsmouth…
Source: Wikimedia Commons. Queensland police have charged a man after he set several cars on fire in Surfers Paradise late last night. The 33-year-old reportedly set five cars alight between 10:45pm and 11:55pm on Tuesday night, with two damaged in Hamilton Avenue, two in River Terrace and a fifth one on Vista Street. The man…