Pacific to IMO: Fast-track the Net-Zero fund or fail

Pacific leaders are calling for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to fast-track setting up its Net-Zero Fund (NZF), warning that without urgent action the Organisation will fail to deliver on its own commitment to contribute to a Just...

What Pacific Island leaders told the UN about climate, conflict and peace

A banner at UN Headquarters on the second day of the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Photo: UN Photo / Loey Felipe Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...

Sink or swim: Can island states survive the climate crisis?

Small island nations across the world are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, and their problems have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely affected their economies, and their capacity to protect themselves from...

What Pacific Island leaders told the UN General Assembly about climate, conflict and peace

A banner at UN Headquarters on the second day of the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Photo: UN Photo / Loey Felipe Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...

Stranger Suggests: Funny and Feminist Punk, Fuck Shit Up Kind of Dance, and a Couple of WNBA Badasses

MONDAY 9/29 Mona Awad with Katie Campbell (BOOKS) Books that go viral on TikTok aren’t always worth the hype, but Mona Awad’s dark academia satire Bunny is a notable exception. Following in the footsteps of Heathers and The Secret History, the...

Exclusive: Arab mediators suggest changes to Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan

Arab mediators have suggested changes to US President Donald Trump's 21-point plan to end the Gaza war, including a two-stage release of hostages and a full Israeli withdrawal from the strip, sources told The National on Sunday. The sources said...

Declaration of Peace amid realities of violence

ANALYSIS: Pacific leaders have declared a Blue Pacific “Ocean of Peace” - yet many warn the document misses a chance to ground peace in Pacific values and practice. The Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace declaration was signed earlier this month at the...

‘More work to be done’: Chanel Contos encouraged by Australia’s social media age ban

Greek Australian activist Chanel Contos has expressed encouragement with the development of Australia’s social media age ban in the wake of their recent event at the UN, believing it marks the first step in helping protect under-16-year-olds from...

John Cena's WWE replacement suggested

A WWE veteran has named John Cena's replacement for a big feud like Brock Lesnar. As per Tommy Dreamer, Gunther could benefit from feuding with The Beast Incarnate following Cena's retirement. Cena is all set to retire in a few weeks, with his...

Jade Cargill "didn't learn a whole lot" in AEW, WWE veteran says

A WWE Hall of Famer didn't mince his words while talking about Jade Cargill's run in Tony Khan's AEW. Booker T made the statement while criticising the recent Triple Threat match featuring Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax. Tiffany Stratton...

A pioneering heart surgeon, he led the church with optimism and hope

President Russell M. Nelson, the pioneering heart surgeon whose second act as an apostle culminated in his 90s with leadership so vigorous and sweeping that his presidency forever transformed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has...

How Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine

The future of the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem could rest on Monday’s meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, in which they are expected to discuss Israel’s furious response to a wave of...

From Diesel Dreams to Electric Ambitions

The champagne flows, the teak decks gleam, and the engines… whir quietly? As the yachting world faces its carbon reckoning, an unlikely coalition of engineers, entrepreneurs, and enlightened owners is proving that you can have your caviar and a...

Locals in the NFL: Jaxson Dart praises Russell Wilson after leading Giants to win in 1st start

AROUND THE SHIELD — Jaxson Dart's first NFL regular-season start couldn't have gotten off to a better beginning. Perhaps that's an overreaction. But the Giants rookie completed his only two official pass attempts on his first drive of New York's...

Family, community mourn Seattle scuba diving legend

For Jeff Christiansen’s family, only some solace came from learning he died doing what he loved: scuba diving 80 feet under the surface of Puget Sound, searching for signs of sixgill sharks. Christiansen’s wife, Mary, lost her champion,” favorite...

Diplomatic Snub of 77 Countries at the United Nations: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Mass Boycott Over Gaza Onslaught

In a moment that encapsulated the deepening fissures in global diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, only to address a chamber that had been...

Major WWE name reveals one thing he hated about working with Stephanie McMahon

A WWE Hall of Famer has revealed one thing he hated about working with Stephanie McMahon. Booker T says he used to hate Stephanie producing his vignettes. Stephanie used to work behind the scenes in WWE back in the day and produce content/matches...

Popular female star wants to attend John Cena's final WWE match

A female star has expressed her desire to attend John Cena's final WWE match. Former WWE Superstar Peyton Royce aka Cassie Lee says Cena was her childhood crush and she would love to witness his final match in person. Cena is mere weeks away from...

Major WWE name confirms he will attend Stephanie McMahon's Hall of Fame induction

A WWE veteran has made it clear that he will be in attendance at Stephanie McMahon's Hall of Fame induction. Booker T, who currently works as a commentator on the NXT brand, recently confirmed that he will attend Stephanie's Hall of Fame...

SmackDown Superstar isn't expected to be back on WWE TV anytime soon - Reports

A current WWE SmackDown star might not be back on television anytime soon, if the latest backstage reports are true. There's also a growing concern about the situation, but the company hasn't made any official announcement about it. Piper Niven...