China's 'quirky' fix for property crisis rewards marathon runners
Local governments in China are offering marathon runners, AI experts and tennis players subsidies to purchase unwanted properties amid a lingering real estate downturn. Source link
How Hani Watson manages rogue bones and a body on fire
When Hani Watson settles under the barbell at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, she will be lifting more than just the plates on the bar. Source link
US allies turning to Japan for defence supplies as Iran war drags on
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar deal with Japan for its future warships could set a template that will help Tokyo rapidly expand defence exports across Asia. Source link
Treasury's impossible task: Prepare a budget as oil shock unfolds
Accompanying the oil shock unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz is a profound change in the way fiscal and monetary policymakers operate. And as the government prepares the budget, with the impact of the Iran war still unfolding, a recession may be ahead. Source link
Daniel MacPherson and Amy Shark fight for their lives in Beast
Bosch & Rockit filmmaker Tyler Atkins’s latest feature put his stars through the wringer on camera, but held them with love behind the scenes. Source link
Trump turmoil is political kryptonite in Australia
As Donald Trump’s approval in Australia sinks, Anthony Albanese needs to walk a careful line: keep voters convinced of the merits of the alliance, while avoiding the impression he is being too reverential. Source link
Sixteen dead in strikes as Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl
Marking the anniversary, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is using “nuclear terrorism” as a weapon of war. Source link
Hollywood actor to join Welsh soap after learning language
Better Call Saul actor Hans Obma says Wales has “always been meaningful” to him. Source link
Kenyan runner breaks 2-hour marathon barrier, shattering world record by 65 seconds
In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering the previous men’s world record by an astonishing 65 seconds. Source link
Quickfire questions with Jane Dodds
Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds answers quickfire questions ahead of the Senedd election. Source link