Shakespearean thespian Ian McKellen brands Hamnet ‘improbable’ fiction: ‘I don’t quite get it’

Mystery blast rocks Perth boat harbour

Boats have been destroyed and a popular restaurant evacuated in an explosion at Hillarys Boat Harbour in Perth.

New Zealand's North Island braces for more rain amid widespread flooding

Gaza's Nasser Hospital condemns move by MSF to suspend most services

Nasser Hospital in Gaza has condemned the decision by Doctors Without Borders to suspend most work at the hospital due to concerns over armed men

The Arab world’s own Epstein

The scandal involving American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein involved more than sex trafficking and the exploitation of minors – it revealed a massive blackmail network involving figures at the highest levels of power, politics, and wealth. The Arab public response to the scandal has largely been a collective “I told you so.” It is viewed as … The post The Arab world’s own Epstein appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Efforts to expedite small projects in rural areas will intensify in 2026, says PM

PONTIAN: 2026 will be a crucial year to ensure the swift implementation of small projects, particularly those directly impacting rural communities in districts, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story

UK’s chief prosecutor: Royals like Andrew are not above the law

Stephen Parkinson said he has ‘total confidence’ that the police will be independent as officers examine claims Andrew shared confidential reports while acting as the UK’s trade envoy