Emirates unveils lush new designer kit

If you’re lucky enough to be seated in the pointy end of an Emirates plane, then you’re in for a treat. The Dubai-based airline has continued its partnership with high-end fashion brand Bvlgari to deliver lush new amenity kits to first class and business class passengers. The design is reflective of its newly upgraded cabin … Read more

Israel builds ‘cyber dome’ against Iran’s hackers

BEIRUT: Hamas said Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further ceasefire talks, in a new sign of progress in attempts by international mediators to hammer out an agreement between Israel and the militant group to end the war in Gaza. After months of stop-and-start negotiations, the ceasefire efforts appear to have … Read more

MRH-90 Taipan Inquiry to continue until at least August after deaths of Danniel Lyon, Maxwell Nugent, Joseph Laycock, Alexander Naggs

At least two more rounds of hearings will be needed to get a full enough picture of how and why four army airmen died in a helicopter crash during a military exercise. Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs were killed when their Taipan MRH-90 ditched … Read more

Aussie actor Luke Lynch dies suddenly aged 38

An Aussie actor whose unexpected death has shocked the Sydney theatre community is being honoured by cast members on Friday night as they open their new production of 9 to 5. Luke Lynch, 38, from Tempe, was originally cast in the role of ‘Dick’ in the popular comedy play made famous by Dolly Parton in … Read more

More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Thursday rejected calls from student protesters to change his approach to the war in Gaza while insisting that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face a wave of violence, outrage and fear. “Dissent is essential for democracy,” Biden said at the White House. “But dissent must never … Read more