Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples
As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
Europe pushes back on Trump peace plan for Ukraine
Trump indicated Friday he had set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan…
The Lyall Hotel reopens in South Yarra after four‑year luxury makeover
The Lyall is a magnet for those who appreciate quiet luxury with zero fanfare. It’s ideal for those…
Is a ‘nearly interstellar comet’ connected to 3I/ATLAS? What we know
A newly discovered comet named C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is due to make its closest approach to Earth on…
Open Questions | Silkpunk creator Ken Liu takes on AI, modernity and what it means to be American
Ken Liu is an American science fiction and fantasy writer whose prize-winning work includes the Silkpunk epic The…
Lorde cancels Luxembourg concert after ‘ruthless’ food poisoning
She was set to play at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette on Sunday night, her first ever show in the…
Look to the ‘rising’ Global South, ex-diplomat tells Chinese businesses
Chinese businesses should pivot their attention to the “rising” Global South such as Africa and the Middle East…
A deadly European hornet has reached New Zealand. We can all help stop its spread – The Conversation
Yellow-legged hornets are aggressive predators and can become highly abundant. They threaten people’s health, biodiversity and especially honey…
International Space Station nears its end. Inside NASA’s plan
Plans are underway to determine how best in the years ahead to retire and deorbit the aging International…
Travel discounts: Qatar Airways flights, Yasawa Island Resort Fiji, Phantom of the Opera Sydney, Melbourne Flower and Garden Show, and Tasmania tours
With only 18 Beachfront Bures scattered among swaying palms, Yasawa Island Resort and Spa offers a rare kind…
Copenhagen’s Coco Hotel – review
Arty yet approachable: interiors feature contemporary artworks, hand-picked books on window ledges and leafy corners that feel like…