Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a physical stockpile, industry sources said, as Australian and US leaders prepare to meet next week. Australia’s critical minerals task force hosted a call last week with miners and project developers across a…
People should plan for potential cyber-attacks by going back to pen and paper, according to the latest advice. The government has written to chief executives across the country strongly recommending that they should have physical copies of their plans at the ready as a precaution. A recent spate of hacks has highlighted the chaos that…
The Wonderboom 4 is one our favorite Bluetooth speakers on the market. At just 1.2 pounds, it can pump out mighty sound on its own, or chain with other UE speakers for a deeper full-range experience. USB charging is simple and lasts for 14 hours between top-ups, and it’s IP67-rated for dustproofing and waterproofing, so…
Keira Knightley was asked about signing onto an upcoming Harry Potter project during a recent publicity stop. The actress was promoting her new Netflix thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 when she was questioned about playing a role in the lavish new audiobook productions of the Harry Potter novels, Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions….
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong police have appealed to the public for help in locating two Filipino domestic helpers who went missing while hiking near…
Oct 13, 2025, 12:30 PM ET Mike Shildt is retiring as San Diego Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, saying “the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally.” The 57-year-old Shildt on Saturday informed the team he would retire, nine days after the…
JOHANNESBURG: Mohammed Kudus scored as Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 in Accra on Sunday to win Group I and become the fifth African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Cheered on by a capacity 40,000 crowd, Ghana dominated first half possession and territory, but slow, predictable attacks meant Comoros goalkeeper…
There are just a few hours remaining in Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, yet it remains a good opportunity to save some money on accessories for your Nintendo Switch 2, if you act fast enough. While the console itself isn’t discounted, a number of recommended add-ons are still on sale for their best price to…
Zoe ConwayCorrespondent, BBC News and Pritti MistryBusiness reporter BBC Mohammed Muhedi noticed problems almost immediately following insulation work in his home in 2023 A government scheme aimed at cutting energy use by insulating homes was botched on a vast scale, a spending watchdog has found, leaving tens of thousands of homes in need of remedial…
Oct 13, 2025, 12:17 PM ET Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday’s poll to begin the 2025-26 season. That put Matt Painter’s squad ahead of the two teams that played in last…
