Researchers at the University of Essex have developed microscopic medicines that could pave the way for new approaches to treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and motor neurone disease (MND). Working with an international team, the scientists used artificial intelligence to create extremely small antibody fragments that can be…
Brittany Higgins’ former boss ‘vindicated’ after $1.48million payout – but no apology after false political cover-up claims
By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 02:46 BST, 20 August 2026 | Updated: 02:47 BST, 20 August 2026 Brittany Higgins’ former boss Fiona Brown has said she is vindicated after settling a lawsuit against the Commonwealth, but did not receive an apology. Fiona…
Trump’s bombshell boast about Kim Jong Un and their secret letters as he casually reveals his harrowing nuke stockpile
By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 18:31 BST, 19 August 2026 | Updated: 02:15 BST, 20 August 2026 Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he will meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un later this year. The confirmation came after a Wall Street Journal report indicating that he had…
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ finally blasts onto Disney+ next month
Despite our love for little “Baby Yoda”, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” wasn’t the thrilling “Star Wars” feature film to drag fans back to theaters when it dropped back in May. It wasn’t bad, but it felt more like a TV special than a cinematic event. But now the $166 million…
Sydney Swans fans vow to boycott match as sexual assault allegation rocks the club and five players apologise for their behaviour at hotel
By MAISY RAE – NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:41 BST, 20 August 2026 | Updated: 01:46 BST, 20 August 2026 Sydney Swans fans have vowed to boycott the club’s next game after several players were temporarily suspended as cops investigate an alleged sexual assault. Isaac Heeney, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice, James…
TOM LEONARD: What IS the truth about Trump and the blonde ‘human printer’ who’s his most devoted aide?
Whether sprinting around a Scottish golf course to keep up with the presidential buggy or being squashed into a car boot to ensure she didn’t miss one of his court appearances, Natalie Harp has always swallowed her pride and put her devotion to Donald Trump above all else. After all,…
Scientists create ‘laundry gun’ for astronauts to clean their clothes by shooting out plasma
If you have ever shared a room with multiple people for days on end, you may know how clothes and living conditions can rapidly turn rather smelly. Imagine that happening in a confined spacecraft. Even worse, since water on a space mission is in short supply, space travelers can’t easily…
Farm where Tony Martin shot and killed teenage burglar given green light to develop four new homes
Dilapidated barns on the farm where Tony Martin shot and killed a teenage burglar have been given permission to be converted into homes, a council has ruled. West Norfolk Council has given permission for two buildings in Emneth Hungate to be remodelled into four properties. These will consist of two…
Centrelink cash boost for millions of Aussie pensioners and JobSeeker recipients: What you need to know
By CAITLIN POWELL – NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:04 BST, 20 August 2026 | Updated: 00:06 BST, 20 August 2026 More than five million Australians on social security payments are expected to see a boost as a result of the most recent indexation. From Thursday, a range of rates, thresholds and…
Scientists just found the fastest known star in the Milky Way. It zooms around our black hole at 15,500 miles per second
Astronomers have found the fastest known star in the Milky Way, a faint object racing around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy. Dubbed S301, the star reaches about 15,500 miles (25,000 kilometers) per second at its fastest — more than 8% the speed of…