‘Very tight and very sparkly’: Dolly Parton’s subversive style legacy
The late singer-songwriter used fashion to create a persona she skewered in her life and work.
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Great SRL Swindle plays us all for mugs
For five years, the rail improvement charge has been the dirty little secret at the heart of the state’s largest transport infrastructure project.
How Allan, ministers decided to hide public transport levy in secret talks
The levy to help bankroll the Suburban Rail Loop has been exposed by the Victorian auditor-general, who also warned the project was at risk of running late and over budget.
Life in quotes: Dolly Parton was the Queen of Country and one-liners
Dolly Parton was rarely lost for words, possessing a remarkable ability to impart wisdom wrapped in her signature southern wit.
Five of Dolly Parton's best songs explained
From Jolene to I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton wrote many classics. Here we explore the stories behind some of her most popular songs.
How Indonesians are voicing dissent against the government
President Prabowo Subianto has given his government an "OK" report card as it nears two years in office, but not everyone agrees, with some civil society groups raising white flags and others forming a "shad...
Meet the Wisconsin Maine Coon kitten with world record-breaking 29 toes
The kitten, named Erebus Anomaly, overcame a serious case of pneumonia and a nearly fatal aspiration event shortly after he was born, before gaining attention for the extra digits.
Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume negotiations with U.S. before counter-tariffs
Alberta's premier has been a holdout among provincial and territorial leaders when it comes to putting their support behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan for counter-tariffs.
The full list of 700 retaliatory tariffs Canada is imposing on the U.S.
Effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Canada will impose 15, 25 and 50 per cent counter tariffs, equaling $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S.
‘Horror show’: Canadian businesses prepare for worst as Ottawa readies counter-tariffs on U.S.
Canadians could soon be paying more for products ranging from fish to smartphones, appliances to cosmetics as Ottawa unveiled a list of items that will soon be hit with 50% tariffs.
Doug Ford says it’s time to turn down the temperature one day after calling Donald Trump ‘a loser’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that it is time to turn down the temperature after “things got a little heated” and a “little personal” with U.S. President Donald Trump one day prior.
Why Amazon Canada has removed some squishy dumpling toys from website
Amazon Canada has removed many off-brand squishy dumpling toys, following safety concerns, as reports show there could potentially be a health hazard.
Who gets to name a lake? What to know about Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario
One of the Great Lakes has become the latest target in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada, highlighting his penchant for renaming bodies of water and landmarks.
‘They went to Texas’: Canadian business watches customers disappear over Trump tariffs
For the management of a Metro Vancouver metal fabrication company, there have been sleepless nights over the last year and a half, along with rising costs and constant uncertainty.
Newsom says Trump will reverse Canadian tariffs to ‘save face’
Gavin Newsom says he believes Donald Trump will change course on his new tariffs on Canada soon, as he faces increasing political pressure back home.
Trump reportedly suggests U.S. added conditions at 11th hour of negotiations as Canada hits back on tariffs
The federal government announced its plan for counter-tariffs on billions worth of U.S. products on Tuesday, while Donald Trump openly considered renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’
Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell loses 'frivolous' bid to overturn US conviction
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
Higher education: Renting a room in Lisbon costs over €500 as demand outstrips supply
Almost 50,000 new students have been placed in higher education, creating fresh housing pressures as demand for rooms rises, supply shrinks and rents stay high.
Fire kills 14 newborns at major hospital in Pakistan, officials say
Poor enforcement of building safety regulations in Pakistan has been blamed for the high death toll in fires.
Europe’s gas prices are surging. Who will be the first to pay more?
Europe could face its toughest winter gas season since 2022 as wholesale prices trade near their highest level in more than three years. Household bills could rise quickly in the Netherlands while taking nea...
The world’s 10 best cities for nightlife have been revealed – and only three are in Europe
Berlin, Brighton and Amsterdam were the only cities on the continent to make the top 10 in the ranking from Time Out.
Row over weight of half a loaf leaves German baker with €15,000 bill
A customer complaint over just 10 grams of missing bread forced the Bavarian baker to install new weighing equipment across his shops.
Anthropic IPO: Five things to know before its Wall Street debut
The Claude developer is preparing for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering after rapid revenue growth, but its enormous losses and dispute with the Trump administration could concern investors.
World humanoid robot games show runners breaking records, bursting into flames
Record-breaking robot races are less substantial than household chore challenges.