‘Grand and intimate’: Miles Franklin shortlisted novels grapple with profound questions of our time
Six writers in running for $60,000 prize, including first-time nominees Randa Abdel-Fattah, Steve MinOn, Konrad Muller and Sean Wilson
· Emma Joyce
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FILE - The NBA logo at center court is shown during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that a…
Tiny publisher with just one book shortlisted for prestigious literary award
A former Australian diplomat shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award has described his selection as “miraculous”, after his debut novel was plucked from literary obscurity to compete for the country’s top fiction prize.
· Linda Morris
Minnesota county prosecutor says convictions were fair after review of medical examiner's testimony
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, at podium, discusses his office’s review of former Ramsey County Medical Examiner Michael McGee’s work during a news conference in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 11, 2024.(John Autey/Pioneer Press via AP, File)
Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink star in new Netflix interactive game, ‘Unhinged’
Horror is having a major moment, with the town buzzing over “Obsession” and “Backrooms.” Netflix is now gearing up for its own interactive entry into the spooky zeitgeist: “Unhinged,” a new home-invasion themed horror game starring Zoë Kravitz, Sadie Sink and legendary voice actor Troy Baker.
· Katcy Stephan
Mavs announce Dusty May as coach hours before start of NBA draft
Michigan head coach Dusty May talks with the media following their a win over Michigan State after an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, file)
· Schuyler Dixon
Michigan has set an affordability goal for utility bills
Karen Moore and Columbus Moore in their home Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Detroit. (Cydni Elledge/Outlier Media via AP)
Australia politics live: ‘Keep the flame of memory burning’, PM tells opening of new Australian War Memorial gallery
Anthony Albanese presided over ceremony in Canberra last night. Follow today’s news live
· Martinfarrer, Ben Doherty
The Decline Of Mainstream Media: From COVID To Capital Markets
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· Tyler Durden
Dutch doctors euthanize child under 12 for first time – media
A child under the age of 12 has been euthanized in the Netherlands for the first time, Health Minister Sophie Hermans has said, according to local media reports.
· RT
Dutch doctors euthanize child under 12 for first time – media
A child under the age of 12 has been euthanized in the Netherlands for the first time, Health Minister Sophie Hermans has said, according to local media reports.
· RT
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· The Associated Press
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Carolina Caroline’ on VOD, a Stereotypical Lovers-on-the-Run Sexy Crime Romance Starring Samara Weaving
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· John Serba
Life finds a way: Ukrainian bird builds nest with cables from fiber-optic explosive drones
A bird’s nest partly woven from fiber-optic cables discarded by combat drones was discovered in Ukraine’s Donbas region, according to a photograph shared on social media by Ukrainian anti-corruption advocate Olena Tregub.
· SHIR PERETS
I helped sell Obama’s Iran deal, and its critics owe us all an explanation - opinion
Neoconservatives have some ‘splainin’ to do, as Lucy’s television husband, Ricky Ricardo used to say.
· STEVE RABINOWITZ/JTA
Cayetano orders programming review, digital expansion, reorganization push for PTV-4
MANILA, Philippines — Lino Cayetano announced issuing his first official orders as general manager of government-owned People’s Television Network (PTV) meant to strengthen the network’s content, expanding its reach, and improving its organizational structure.
· Kristina Maralit
The ‘fingerprint’ hidden in Nancy Guthrie’s ransom notes that could help solve the case
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· Leah Bitsky, Teresa Roca
How Daylesford locals rebuilt their cinema, with a little help from The Block
It’s had more drama than a B-grade movie, with two shut-downs in five decades, but Daylesford residents hope it’s third time lucky with the official reopening of the town’s cinema this week.
· Carolyn Webb
Health firms tracked patients’ searches without consent, watchdog finds
People researching topics such as egg freezing, prostate conditions and contraception on two health websites were tracked through invisible code and had their searches fed to social media giants in conduct Australia’s privacy watchdog has now ruled unlawful.
· David Swan
Timeline: what Farage has said about the £5m gift from a crypto-billionaire
Whether the money was a reward for Brexit or for personal security, media interest in it has intensifed as the Reform UK leader returns to the public eye
· Kevin Rawlinson
Sonic the Hedgehog chases Mario in IP business, 35 years since debut
The fast-paced gameplay of the Sonic the Hedgehog games captured the imagination of legions of fans. © Sega
· Staff Writer
Lea Salonga plays villainous Manananggal in first 'Forgotten Island' trailer
DreamWorks Animation has released the first official trailer for the Filipino-themed animated film Forgotten Island, featuring legendary actress-singer Lea Salonga as the movie's main antagonist.
· Miguel Paolo Togonon
The end of the Polish-Ukrainian love story
By Ksenia Smertina, senior lecturer at the HSE Institute for Media, expert at the Russian International Affairs Council on Eastern and Central Europe
· RT
The end of the Polish-Ukrainian love story
By Ksenia Smertina, senior lecturer at the HSE Institute for Media, expert at the Russian International Affairs Council on Eastern and Central Europe
· RT
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi make romance official with special Australia trip: ‘She sees a future’
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· Sarah Jones
'De-gayed for TV for 26 years': Gardening Australia star is proud to be out
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 4:30am
· Jack Gow
Is ‘Dutton Ranch’ replacing Rip Wheeler? ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff rumor explained
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· Lauren Sarner
Nancy Guthrie died after abduction, note adressed to media alleges- report
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie, died after her abduction at the end of January, according to investigators interviewed by CNN, citing a note sent to the media shortly after her abduction.
· ASHER SMITH
Ancient treasure cache discovered in biblical city from the Book of Genesis
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· Ben Cost
Hollywood powerhouses bring AI fight to Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Cate Blanchett brought Hollywood star power to Brussels on Tuesday as she launched a free tool to give people the right to decide how their image can be used by AI firms.
· Agence France-Presse
Under Starmer or Burnham, the future of UK politics looks bleak
By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.
· RT
Under Starmer or Burnham, the future of UK politics looks bleak
By Graham Hryce, an Australian journalist and former media lawyer, whose work has been published in The Australian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Age, the Sunday Mail, the Spectator and Quadrant.
· RT
Fox News Channel announces major addition to its roster of correspondents
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· Ariel Zilber
Rubio aims to head off Gulf Arab unease over interim Iran deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Eric Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
· Matthew Lee
Trump Privately Told Zelensky To Act 'More Boldly' Toward Russia: Ukrainian Media
While the globe's attention has been fixated on efforts to finally achieve US-Iran peace, based on negotiations in Switzerland, the Russia-Ukraine war has been quietly (or not so quietly) heating up, as evidenced in the increasingly brazen Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea.
· Tyler Durden
Kylie Jenner takes a surprising new step in her fashion career
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· Avery Matera
Trump threatens ABC News with new lawsuits over Reflecting Pool report: ‘It came out great, except for the vandalism’
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· Taylor Herzlich
‘CBS Mornings’ ratings hit historic June low under Bari Weiss overhaul: report
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· Ariel Zilber
‘Off Campus’ co-stars spotted packing on PDA in Paris, confirming dating rumors
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· News.com.au
Joe Manganiello reveals life-threatening health battle resulting in ‘amputation’
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· Tamantha Ryan
Israeli success in France: Tel Aviv AI firm sold to French giant media group Netgem
BARY, an Israeli AI company founded in Tel Aviv, was sold to the French media and technology group Netgem, as part of another Israeli exit in the artificial intelligence sector. Netgem, which is traded on the Euronext exchange, said it is acquiring the French-Israeli startup BARY, which developed TheSubtil.ai, an AI…
· ANNA BARSKY
The quiet hero in your blood
Nitric Oxide is NO, not the word “no,” but a tiny gas molecule your body makes.
· Cory Quirino
Jon Stewart on Trump and Middle East: ‘Iran is a circumcision away from becoming Israel’
The late night host slammed the US peace deal with Iran, discussed JD Vance’s snub by leaders and the ‘Mountain Dew green’ reflecting pool
· Guardian staff
Health, sustainability drive Cavite community run
Health and environmental awareness will be at the forefront of a community running event in Cavite this month, as organizers encourage participants to adopt simple habits aimed at reducing waste while promoting active lifestyles.
· The Manila Times
Binibining Pilipinas 2026 aspirants talk wellness and purpose
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· Iza Iglesias
Clive Davis obituary
One of the most powerful men in the American recording industry who promoted Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Barry Manilow
· Adamsweeting
Justice Department withdrew subpoenas seeking reporters' grand jury testimony
A banner with a portrait of President Donald Trump is hung from the Department of Justice, March 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Alanna Durkin Richer
Brandi Glanville reveals latest health scare as facial parasite woes rage on
Brandi Glanville has been diagnosed with a benign facial tumor.
· Riley Cardoza