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UAE Quits OPEC Effective May 1: 10 Key Facts On Shocking Exit

DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave both OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, delivering a major blow to the oil producers' group and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Iran conflict that has severely disrupted Gulf energy exports.

Three Aussie Beaches Make It To World's 50 Best Beaches List For 2026
Three beaches located in Australia have been included in the World's 50 Best Beaches list for 2026. Which ones are they?
Australia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Port Arthur Massacre
Australia is marking the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre, a mass shooting incident that claimed the lives of 35 people.
(VIDEO) 10 Must-Know Facts On Trump Assassination Attempt At 2026 WH Correspondents' Dinner
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was rushed to safety Saturday night after gunshots rang out during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton, in what authorities are investigating as the latest apparent assassination attempt on the sitting president. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were unharmed, but the incident has reignited national debates over presidential security and political violence.
Oil Prices Spike Above $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears
NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude topping $105 per barrel and WTI hovering near $97 as stalled U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept markets on edge amid one of the most significant supply shocks in recent years.

The King's Speech: Five Things King Charles Talked About In Front Of US Congress

As part of his state visit to the United States, King Charles III delivered a speech before Congress and touched on different topics.

Sharon Granites Missing Update: Police Cling To Hope As Search For Missing 5-Year-Old Enters Fourth Day

ALICE SPRINGS, Australia — Northern Territory Police say they still believe missing five-year-old Sharon Granites is alive as the desperate search for the girl entered its fourth day Wednesday, with disturbing new items found near a riverbank and a massive operation involving Aboriginal trackers, drones and more than 100 volunteers continuing across rugged terrain south of Alice Springs.

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Australia's Two-Speed Housing Market Cools As Sydney, Melbourne Prices Slip In 2026
SYDNEY — Australia's $12.6 trillion residential property market is showing clear signs of divergence and moderation in early 2026, with house prices falling in Sydney and Melbourne while resource-driven cities like Perth and Brisbane continue to post strong gains amid persistent supply shortages and shifting interest rate pressures.
Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey
Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

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Cash Out Day 2026: Aussies Urged To Withdraw Cash To Preserve Currency
SYDNEY — Australians are being encouraged to visit ATMs and withdraw cash today on national Cash Out Day, an annual campaign designed to highlight the importance of physical currency and push back against the rapid shift toward a cashless society.

Elon Musk Blasts 'Scam Altman' For Looting OpenAI Charity As Landmark Trial Begins

OAKLAND, Calif. — Elon Musk unleashed a blistering attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Monday, labeling him "Scam Altman" and accusing him along with President Greg Brockman of stealing a charity in a viral X post that landed squarely on the first day of jury selection in Musk's high-stakes lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company.

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(VIDEO) Tornado Warnings Triggered Across Southeast Louisiana As Severe Storms Batter Region
NEW ORLEANS — Tornado warnings swept across southeast Louisiana on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, as a line of potent thunderstorms unleashed damaging winds, possible waterspouts and radar-indicated rotation, disrupting communities from the West Bank to the Northshore and prompting urgent safety alerts.
GTA 6 Release Date Set for November 19 2026 After Multiple Delays
Mega Millions Winning Numbers April 28 2026: No Jackpot Winner, $163M Rolls Over

Technology

Apple's IOS 27 Will Bring Photos App Three New AI Features, Says Report
Apple's iOS 27 update will reportedly bring three new AI features to the Photos app in the upcoming update.
Apple iOS 26.4 Finally Adds Custom Alarm Tones to iPhone After Years of Demand
PlayStation 6 (PS6) Rumors Intensify: Sony Eyes 2027-2028 Launch with Powerful AMD Hardware

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Entertainment

10 Key Facts: Taylor Swift Files Trademarks For Voice And Image To Combat AI Deepfakes:
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift has filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect her voice and likeness from unauthorized AI-generated content, marking the latest high-profile effort by a celebrity to safeguard personal identity in the rapidly evolving era of artificial intelligence.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Fuel Engagement Rumors With Romantic Italy Getaway
Lady Gaga Teams with Doechii on Fierce 'Runway' Track for 'Devil Wears Prada 2'

UAE Quits OPEC Effective May 1: 10 Key Facts On Shocking Exit

Three Aussie Beaches Make It To World's 50 Best Beaches List For 2026

Australia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Port Arthur Massacre

(VIDEO) 10 Must-Know Facts On Trump Assassination Attempt At 2026 WH Correspondents' Dinner

Oil Prices Spike Above $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Supply Fears

Kate Middleton Deeply Worried About William's Mental Health Over Possible Harry Return

ABC Stands Firmly by Jimmy Kimmel After Melania Trump Criticism, No Plans to Fire Him

Sabrina Carpenter Cheating Rumors: Barry Keoghan Breaks Silence 'It Broke My Heart'

(PHOTO) Olivia Wilde Sparks Ozempic Rumors and Health Concerns With Dramatic Weight Loss

Federal Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Bid for Arizona Voter Rolls in Major Setback

(VIDEO) Wembanyama Dominates as Spurs Eliminate Blazers in Game 5 Thriller

G8 Education Shuts 40 Childcare Centres as Occupancy Slumps and Costs Rise

(VIDEO) Donald Trump vs King Charles: Who Won the Handshake Battle?

The King's Speech: Five Things King Charles Talked About In Front Of US Congress

Sharon Granites Missing Update: Police Cling To Hope As Search For Missing 5-Year-Old Enters Fourth Day

Australia's Two-Speed Housing Market Cools As Sydney, Melbourne Prices Slip In 2026

Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey

Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

Cash Out Day 2026: Aussies Urged To Withdraw Cash To Preserve Currency

(VIDEO) Russian Superyacht Linked To Putin Ally Sails Through Blockaded Strait Of Hormuz

Australia Fuel Crisis Deepens As Diesel Prices Soar And Reserves Dwindle In 2026

Nancy Guthrie Update: Opportunist Faces Trial After Allegedly Sending Fake Ransom Text To Savannah Guthrie

Elon Musk Blasts 'Scam Altman' For Looting OpenAI Charity As Landmark Trial Begins

Elon Musk Says He Warned Obama About AI Risks As $100 Billion OpenAI Lawsuit Heads To Trial

Fair Work Commission Abolishes Junior Pay Rates For 18- To 20-Year-Olds In Landmark Ruling

Alphabet Shares Hover Near Buy Territory As AI Momentum Offsets Macro Headwinds, Analysts Say

GameStop Shares Edge Higher In Early Trade As Meme Stock Volatility Persists

(VIDEO) Tornado Warnings Triggered Across Southeast Louisiana As Severe Storms Batter Region

GTA 6 Release Date Set for November 19 2026 After Multiple Delays

Mega Millions Winning Numbers April 28 2026: No Jackpot Winner, $163M Rolls Over

Apple's IOS 27 Will Bring Photos App Three New AI Features, Says Report

Apple iOS 26.4 Finally Adds Custom Alarm Tones to iPhone After Years of Demand

PlayStation 6 (PS6) Rumors Intensify: Sony Eyes 2027-2028 Launch with Powerful AMD Hardware

How To Claim Your Share Of Capital One's $425 Million Savings Account Settlement

A.H. Beard Mattress Maker Collapses Into Administration, Leaving 40 Workers Jobless

Codan Shares Surge 17% on Upgraded FY26 Guidance and Strong Gold Detector Demand

S&P/ASX 200 Slips 0.11% to 8,701 as Mining Stocks Weigh on Market

10 Key Facts: Taylor Swift Files Trademarks For Voice And Image To Combat AI Deepfakes:

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Fuel Engagement Rumors With Romantic Italy Getaway

Lady Gaga Teams with Doechii on Fierce 'Runway' Track for 'Devil Wears Prada 2'