Norway’s Princess Mette-Marit’s Health Worsens
The health of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, 52, has taken another turn for the worse, according to a palace spokesperson. The princess, who suffers from pulmonary fibrosis — a chronic…
AI Blamed for Tech Layoffs — and Students Are Taking Notice
Artificial intelligence is being cited as the primary driver behind thousands of job cuts in the technology sector, prompting a pointed question from The Age: what happens to the students currently…
Sydney Moves to Ban Black Roofs and Mandate Climate Resilience
New South Wales is preparing a significant overhaul of its planning laws that could spell the end of the black roof — a suburban staple that traps heat and worsens urban temperatures. Under the…
Victoria’s Mental Health System: Still “Broken” Seven Years After a Royal Commission
In another significant Australian story, The Age reported that Victoria’s mental health system remains plagued by dangerous shortcomings — seven years after then-Premier Daniel Andrews called a royal…
Walter MurrowInside the Catalano Workplace: Cocaine, a “Boys’ Club,” and a Culture of Sexism
In Australia, The Age published a damning investigation into the workplace culture overseen by media mogul Catalano, who has been charged with assault. Former employees described an environment rife…
A Historic First in European Basketball
In a story that broke through the grim news cycle, Greek outlet Ta Nea reported that Kalia Papadopoulou has become the first woman head coach to win a title with a men’s basketball team in Europe….
Trump Threatens European Allies With “A Very Bad Future”
Perhaps equally alarming is what the war is doing to the Western alliance. A growing rift has opened between U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, who have refused his demands to join the…
A Targeted Killing That Could Transform the Conflict
The Israeli military announced on March 17 that it had assassinated Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in an airstrike. As of the announcement, Iran had not…
In Brief: Audi Profits, French Ski Fines, and a Brazilian Football Fairy Tale
German automaker Audi reported a surprise increase in profits, buoyed by a strong fourth quarter and payments from parent company Volkswagen. The company set ambitious targets for the current year,…
India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk Speaks Out After Detention
In India, climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk — widely known as the inspiration behind the film 3 Idiots — gave his first public remarks following his release from detention. “I was thrown…