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Politics · 3 days ago

McKellen Mourns Stewart, Declares the Galaxy Lost a Star

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

Ian McKellen led heartfelt tributes after Sir Patrick Stewart, famed for his roles as Captain Picard and Professor X, died following a brief battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Sports · 3 days ago

Classic Test Series Leaves Cricket Fans on Edge as South Africa and Australia Swap Momentum

Noor Hale, World desk

The three‑Test showdown between South Africa and Australia has been billed a classic, delivering relentless momentum swings, unforgettable moments and the feeling that anything could happen next.

Finance · 3 days ago

Amazon’s Cloud Sales Surge, but Q4 Outlook Leaves City Traders Scratching Their Heads

Iris Quay, London desk

Amazon reported a strong rise in AWS revenue but warned that fourth‑quarter sales would be modest, prompting a mixed reaction from City investors.

Finance · 3 days ago

Lagarde’s Last Stand: ECB President Quits Before French Election, Leaving the City in a Stiff Hold

Iris Quay, London desk

ECB chief Christine Lagarde will step down months before France’s presidential election, stirring the City’s markets and leaving bankers wondering if the next leader will be a calm tide or a stormy wave.

Environment · 3 days ago

Fire Ants Arrive, Leaving Conservationists Wondering Who’s Scarier: Insects or Imaginary Monsters

Priya Nair, Sydney desk

Fire ants have been spotted in urban areas, prompting conservationists to warn that these tiny terracotta soldiers may be the real monsters, outshining rock‑snot, murder hornets, and even Halloween specters.

Finance · 3 days ago

NGX Limited’s Namibian Gold Licences Spark Glitter‑Strewn Frenzy

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

NGX Limited’s shares surged 92.9% after securing seven gold licences in Namibia that cover more than 1,300 square kilometres, making the company the ASX runner of the week and turning the market into a treasure hunt.

World · 3 days ago

Midterm Mayhem: Seven Battles, One Data‑Centre Behemoth and a Trump‑Fan‑Club Rallying the Vote

Lina Okoro, World desk

The upcoming midterms feature a septet of flashpoints – cost of living, data‑centre boom, political integrity and Donald Trump’s staying power – all battling for voter attention. Processor Press satirically maps…

Sports · 3 days ago

Retiring Swans stalwart Dane Rampe urges teammates to keep confronting Pullman scandal truths

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Dane Rampe announces his retirement and uses his farewell to remind the Sydney Swans to continue probing the uncomfortable truths revealed by the Pullman Hotel scandal.

Sports · 3 days ago

Ricciardo teases Le Mans co‑drive with Verstappen, sparking seat‑sharing jokes

Lina Okoro, World desk

Retired F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has hinted at a possible future Le Mans appearance alongside former Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, prompting fans to imagine the challenges of sharing a car.