Pickett takes mark of the year contender in Demon's stunning outing
Melbourne eases to a 54-point over Richmond at the MCG, as the hapless Tigers remain the competition’s only side without a win in 2026. Follow live. Source link
Why Trump's appearance at White House correspondents dinner is triggering controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump, who regularly attacks news coverage and journalists he dislikes with lawsuits and verbal tirades, will be the featured guest at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, and annual gala celebrating freedom of the press. Source link
Canada’s top general tries to reassure Ukraine as NATO tensions flare
Canada’s top military commander attempted to deliver a message of reassurance to Ukrainians on Thursday that NATO remains a stable, vital force despite turmoil and criticism — most of it from the Trump administration. Source link
Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive
Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won’t be able to access the government’s penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out. Source link
Michael Jackson biopic turns up the music and mutes the controversy. What's wrong with that?
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael is a surface-level replay of the iconic King of Pop’s life. Audiences get toe-tapping entertainment value and an impressive impersonation by nephew Jaafar Jackson at the expense of virtually any investigation into the mind and motivations of the eponymous star. Source link
Family says mom of baby who died was ‘begging for help’ at remote Ontario hospital, waiting for doctor's call
The family of an 11-month-old Cree baby from Attawapiskat who died in a Fort Albany hospital in northeastern Ontario this month says he would still be alive if he had received the health care he needed and deserved. Ontario’s Office of the Chief Coroner says it’s investigating. Source link
Blues star says Women's Origin timing 'not ideal' after six-month lay-off
Kezie Apps is one of a number of Origin stars who will play her first match in a matter of months when she represents the Blues, and she doesn’t believe the lay-off is the best preparation. Source link
The consequences of India's push to get more women in parliament
India’s government proposed a plan to get more women into parliament but it came with one major condition. Source link
Saros is an exhilarating sci-fi shooter set in a haunting, cryptic world
Finnish studio Housemarque follows up from its 2021 hit Returnal with Saros, refining the “bullet ballet” action to make it a more approachable game without sacrificing its adrenaline-pumping nature. Source link
Injury-decimated Broncos score spectacular tries to heap more pain on Dogs
Injury-hit Brisbane stands tall at a wet and wild Lang Park, scoring two remarkable tries in a 32-12 defeat of Canterbury-Bankstown. Source link