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The Decline of Western Big Budget Action Games

A reader argues Western publishers are abandoning skill-based action games, with 2025's top lists dominated by Japanese and indie titles. Is the AAA action genre in crisis?

Australia's Confidence in US Alliance Collapses

Analysts warn the US-Australia relationship faces its greatest strain since WWII as public trust evaporates. Explore the future of the alliance in a post-liberal world order.

Trump's War on Human Conscience and American Ideals

As the US marks 250 years since its founding, the Trump administration's attacks on liberty, education, and human dignity challenge the very core of the American project. Analysis by Osita Nwanevu.

Thinktank: Trump Ends Western Alliance, UK Must Act

Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox warns Donald Trump's rejection of international law has ended the Western alliance, forcing the UK into a bold, independent foreign policy stance. Read the analysis.

Iran Protests: The Perils of Western Intervention

As Iran's regime cracks down, Owen Jones argues that Western military intervention, championed by figures like Trump, would repeat catastrophic mistakes in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. Support the protesters, not another war.

Perth divers stranded after boat drifts away

Two spearfishers were left stranded 3.5km off Perth after their boat drifted away due to a loose anchor knot. Read their dramatic rescue story and crucial safety lessons.

London station's platform was dedicated to milk trains

Discover the fascinating history of West Ealing station, once home to a platform solely for milk trains serving a local creamery. Now part of the Elizabeth line, its past is a story of London's rural roots.

Former Ministers: Australia Must Rethink US Alliance

Two former Australian foreign ministers warn the Albanese government to urgently reconsider the US alliance and AUKUS, citing Trump's 'fiercely unpredictable' actions in Venezuela and Greenland.

Southall fire causes major rail disruption

A major blaze at a recycling centre in Southall, West London, involving 60 firefighters, caused severe disruption to rail services including the Great Western Main Line. Get the latest updates.

Macron: US is gradually turning away from allies

French President Emmanuel Macron issues a stark warning about a strategic shift in US foreign policy, urging Europe to bolster its own defence capabilities. Read the full analysis.

Cuba's Crisis Deepens After US Intervention in Venezuela

As the US ousts Nicolás Maduro, Cuba faces an existential threat to its crucial Venezuelan alliance. Can Havana survive the loss of oil and security support? Analysis from experts on the island's fragile future.

Eric Roth's High Noon Play Premieres in London

Forrest Gump writer Eric Roth makes his theatre debut with a stage adaptation of the classic western High Noon, featuring Bruce Springsteen songs. World premiere at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.

Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his troops fighting in Ukraine, calling the alliance with Russia 'invincible'. Read the latest on the deepening military pact and its grim realities.

Teen Charged Over Firecracker Bushfire in Perth

A 16-year-old boy faces charges after allegedly throwing a firecracker that ignited a major bushfire in Perth on New Year's Eve. Read the full report on the incident and its consequences.

Family's 50-Year Water Bomb War on New Year's Eve

For nearly five decades, the Shea family of Fremantle, Western Australia, has waged an epic, environmentally costly water balloon battle every New Year's Eve. Discover the rules, raids, and legacy of their chaotic tradition.

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