Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is “seizing territory” and intends to “divide up” the Gaza Strip by building a new security corridor, amid a major expansion of aerial and ground operations in the besieged Palestinian territory. “Tonight, we have shifted gears in the Gaza Strip. The [Israeli army] is seizing territory, hitting the terrorists and…
I’ve never been a good liar. I can trace it back to my early school days, where my excuses for unfinished homework were never convincing, or I’d guiltily double back on even the smallest of fibs. With a knowing look, my mother would say: “Georgina …” She instilled a reverence for the truth, which was…
Dutton says WA mining makes ‘enormous contribution’ to Australia as he denies cooling relationship with Gina Rinehart Is Peter Dutton’s relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart cooling? Dutton is asked about reports that it is which he denies, saying he has respect for Rinehart and that the WA mining sector makes an “enormous contribution” to…
Kelly Sempels’ dad was a builder, most of her five brothers are builders, and, until leaving her last job, she too was a builder. Now, after a career fixing roofs and laying bricks Sempels is plying a new trade: “urban mining”. She and her crew of six still dress and talk like builders, but their…
My cat Lucy, a blue Burmese, is the fluffiest, most adorable little feline in the world. She’s also the cattiest of all cats, an ill-tempered spawn of the underworld who takes arbitrary swipes at my other cats for having the temerity to exist. Lucy recently had a litter of three kittens. I don’t have kids…
Vernon Davis says this is how much Niners should pay Brock Purdy next season Vernon Davis talks about the Niners need to resign Brock Purdy and he talks about his partnership with Smirnoff. A rising salary cap is cause for all NFL players to celebrate. But the additional spending capacity – this year estimated to…