Nadal defeated by Zverev in likely French Open farewell

Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first-round defeat against Alexander Zverev.

Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, went down 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to world number four Zverev on Monday, suffering only his f…[Read more]

World Bank, Türkiye kick off $400M project for resilient forests

The government of Türkiye and the World Bank have launched a $400 million (TL 12.90 billion) project to strengthen the country’s capacity to protect people and forests from wildfires, the lender announced Thursday, and a ceremony was held in Ankara.

“Türkiye is vulnerable to floo…[Read more]

Türkiye showcases defense might in major int’l military exercise

Hosting a major military drill that saw the participation of approximately 11,000 personnel from some 45 countries, Türkiye Thursday once again showcased the advancements of its prosperous defense sector among peers in the western Izmir province.

Held in Izmir’s Seferhisar d…[Read more]

Erdoğan vows action against ‘terroristan’ next door

In a patch of sparsely populated land located near a Greek island, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan watched Turkish troops performing a massive military drill on Thursday. The president highlighted that Türkiye had no intention of capturing any piece of territory from any other country but repeat…[Read more]

What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

Humans have long been searching for a “magic elixir” to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory. This includes traditional Chinese medicine used thousands of years ago to improve cognitive function.

Now we have nootropics, also known as smart drugs, brain boosters or cog…[Read more]

Senate estimates offered a brief peek inside one of parliament’s most opaque corners, but don’t expect a transparency overhaul

The windows at Parliament House have undergone extensive cleaning in recent weeks.

Sunlight is literally permeating the home of Australia’s democracy like never before.

Figuratively, though, the government is as opaque…[Read more]

Australian state appoints official for ‘Men’s Behavior Change’ as outcry over violence against women grows

As Australian women push for action on domestic violence – a problem described by the country’s prime minister as a “national crisis” – one state has appointed a special official charged with improving men’s behavior.

Victor…[Read more]

Capacity utilization, business confidence decline in May

The capacity utilization rate (CUR) in the key manufacturing sector fell, while business morale deteriorated in May, according to official data released on May 27.

The unadjusted CUR declined from 76.7 percent in April to 76.3 percent in May, the numbers of the Central Bank showed.

On a…[Read more]

`Turkish forces rescue 75 irregular migrants off İzmir

Turkish security teams have rescued 75 irregular immigrants, including 12 children, who were pushed back by Greek forces off the country’s western coast, media reports said on May 26.

The Turkish Coast Guard units were alerted to a group of irregular migrants in a rubber boat off the…[Read more]

Rafah attack exposed Israel’s true colours — Turkish President Erdogan

Turkish President Erdogan says Israeli PM Netanyahu imitates former Yugoslav strongman Slobodan Milosevic, genocide convict Bosnian Serb politician Radovan Karadzic, and late German dictator Adolf Hitler.

“Sunday’s attack on Rafah, which came after the International Court o…[Read more]

Punched, choked, kicked: German police crack down on student protests

Germany’s students, labelled ‘terrorist sympathisers’ for protesting against Israel’s war on Gaza, say their right to free speech is under attack.

“We are witnessing a great endangerment of academic freedom – and this has started since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza,”…[Read more]

Far right eyes Europe vote surge and ditches German AfD

Far-right parties are on the rise in much of Europe, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni senses a big moment.
“We are on the eve of a decisive election,” the Brothers of Italy leader tells a packed hall in Madrid by video link. Marine Le Pen of France’s National Rally is in the front…[Read more]

Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy

Emmanuel Macron has begun the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years, to boost ties between the two countries and to emphasise the importance of defending democracy against nationalism in upcoming European elections.

“Franco-German relations are i…[Read more]

Gov’t honors war dead at Chidorigafuchi cemetery

The government on Monday held a ceremony to honor the nation’s war dead at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo, where the unidentified remains of Japanese soldiers are interred.

Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Keizo Takemi attended the formal service of remembrance. The imperial family w…[Read more]

High-profile opposition figure Renho to run for Tokyo governor

High-profile opposition lawmaker Renho said Monday she will run in Tokyo’s gubernatorial election in July, setting the stage for a likely showdown with incumbent Yuriko Koike, who is seeking reelection for her third term.

The bid to run for governor by the 56-year-old House of…[Read more]

North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile, not to reach Japan

North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Monday, the Japanese government said, with Japan’s J-Alert early warning system indicating the projectile was unlikely to reach Japan.

The incident came after North Korea notified Japan of a plan to launch a…[Read more]

‘In a mess’: Evacuees from New Caledonia tell of relief

Australians evacuated from New Caledonia after being stranded during more than a week of violent protests have been expressing their relief at returning home.
Two Royal Australian Air Force planes landed in Brisbane on Tuesday night, carrying 108 Australians and other tourists stranded by…[Read more]

Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, police say, as more details emerge of his six victims

Australian police said Monday that the attacker who fatally stabbed six people at a busy shopping mall in Sydney’s beach suburb of Bondi may have been targeting women, as heartbreaking details emerged of those who lost their lives, plunging a n…[Read more]

Ex-US Marines fighter pilot loses bid to block extradition to the United States over China training allegations

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The fate of former US Marines pilot Daniel Duggan now rests with Australia’s attorney general after a magistrate ruled he was eligible to be extradited to the United States to face charges related to the all…[Read more]

Australian abolitionist, Grace Forrest, receives coveted ‘Freedom from Fear’ award

Grace Forrest is the founding director of Walk Free, the Australian-based anti-slavery organization responsible for publishing the Global Slavery Index (GSI).

The GSI provides national estimates of modern slavery for 167 countries, drawn from thousands of int…[Read more]