The European Union will forge ahead with the development of small modular nuclear reactors with a view to deploying them by the early 2030s, its energy commissioner has stated, as the Albanese government shuns the uptake of the technology. While not explicitly weighing in on the proposal to develop nuclearContinue Reading
Taxpayers would be forced to foot the bill for a portion of the Coalition’s mooted nuclear energy push, the opposition has confirmed, as it bats away questions over the cost, timeframe and commercial viability of local nuclear generation. Speaking on Sunday, opposition energy spokesman Ted O’Brien said Commonwealth funds wouldContinue Reading
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was absent from a London court on Tuesday as it heard his final appeal against potential extradition to the United States to face trial for publishing secret military and diplomatic files. Opening the two-day hearing in Mr Assange’s absence, with the man himself not present dueContinue Reading
You may want to think twice about grabbing a pint at your local pub. As reported by the New York Post, bartenders have revealed the alcoholic beverages they wouldn’t dare order themselves – from draft beer to margaritas. Daniel Yeom, the general manager of Santa Monica-based Esters Wine Shop &Continue Reading
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to the Queen’s final resting place at St George’s Chapel on the one year anniversary of her death on Friday. Harry is in the UK on a flying visit – but is hundreds of kilometres away from his brother Prince William and fatherContinue Reading
Veteran fast bowler Mitchell Starc wants to break a nine-year hiatus from the IPL next winter in a “perfect opportunity” to press his claims for the T20 World Cup. Starc says he wants to play on in Test cricket for at least another two years to reach the coveted 100-gameContinue Reading
Popular sandwich brand Subway has been sold overnight for an eye-watering $US9.55 billion ($14.8 billion), according to reports. Private equity firm Roark Capital Group has bought the US brand on Thursday, local time. Roark Capital Group will pay about $US9 billion outright, with the rest due in future earnout payments.Continue Reading
Mitchell Starc didn’t want to leave Australia “a man down” as he had in previous matches, vowing to play through the pain of an injured shoulder with the Ashes on the line at The Oval. Having felt like he’s left the Australian team a bowler short in the past byContinue Reading
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina has emerged as the fairytale story of Wimbledon, beating the odds after a lengthy maternity break, and defying the pressures of Russia’s war on her home nation, by eliminating a string of high profile players from the tournament. Her victims so far include five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams,Continue Reading
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey is a “sexual bully” who delights in making men feel “powerless”, his sex assault trial heard today. The Oscar-winning star, 63, is accused of attacking four men in charges dating back as far as 22 years, The Sun reports. Southwark Crown Court, which is in London,Continue Reading