23 August 2026

Trump eyes Australia’s retirement model as Social Security nears a 2032 funding cliff

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Donald Trump has praised Australia’s mandatory retirement-savings system as U. S. Social Security faces projected trust-fund depletion in 2032. Here is how the s ...

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Norwegian offshore vessel operator Havila Shipping has secured another one-year extension with Equinor for the rescue and recovery vessel Havila Troll. The latest option will keep the 2003-built ship with the Norwegian energy major until November 2027. Financial terms have not been disclosed. Two further one-year options remain, potentially extending the vessel’s employment through to …

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Faster than Usain Bolt: The five-day robot Olympics putting humanoid autonomy to the test

Sports

23 August 2026

Faster than Usain Bolt: The five-day robot Olympics putting humanoid autonomy to the test

The World Humanoid Robot Games test the limits of technology and innovation.

Source: SBS NewsOriginal source

Salima Tete rues missed chances after India women's Hockey World Cup exit

Sports

23 August 2026

Salima Tete rues missed chances after India women's Hockey World Cup exit

Salima Tete admitted India were left to rue their missed opportunities after a goalless draw against Australia ended their Hockey World Cup campaign. The result sent Australia into the semi-finals on ...

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Zelenskyy repeats Ukraine not behind Nord Stream attack

World

23 August 2026

Zelenskyy repeats Ukraine not behind Nord Stream attack

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was assisting German authorities with their investigation into the Nord Stream explosions. A second Ukrainian national was arrested in connection with the blasts.

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