Australia's startup ecosystem continues its strong momentum into 2026, with early-stage and growth companies attracting significant investor interest amid a rebound in venture capital flows.
Australia is advising its citizens to take extra precaution when travelling to Mexico following the shootout that killed drug cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted during a private town hall meeting with Gates Foundation staff on February 24, 2026, that he had two extramarital affairs with Russian women while married to ex-wife Melinda French Gates, describing the relationships as personal mistakes but insisting they did not involve victims of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network.
A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch-kun has captured hearts worldwide after videos and photos of him carrying a large stuffed orangutan toy everywhere went viral on social media.
Apple Music's new Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 beta lets users create fully personalized playlists from a simple text prompt for instant music curation.
Australian talent continues to dominate American screens, red carpets and social media feeds in 2026, with actors, musicians and influencers from Down Under ranking among the most recognizable and followed figures in the U.S. entertainment landscape.