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Commonwealth Bank CEO’s $256,500 bonus sparks staff backlash amid cuts and record profit
Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn received a $256,500 “people and leadership” bonus despite staff complaints about burnout, stagnant pay and difficult performance targets. The payment has intensified a dispute with workers and the Finance Sector Union, particularly as the bank reported a record profit of almost $11 billion and staff cuts reportedly reached 1,000.…
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4 killed, 4 wounded in mass shooting near capital of Caribbean luxury tourism destination
Four people were killed and four wounded in a shooting in Green Hill, near Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, on Friday night. The attack has prompted increased police patrols and searches as authorities investigate the killings and their possible connection to wider gun and gang violence. Police said the shooting occurred shortly before 10.30pm,…
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Melvine Malard savours happy Chelsea spell before Arsenal derby
Melvine Malard is enjoying an exceptionally positive period in her personal and professional life as she prepares for Chelsea’s Women’s Super League derby against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Her recent wedding, high-profile transfer to Chelsea and Ballon d’Or nomination have added to her excitement ahead of the match. The France forward says her happiness comes…
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The 2006 movie that left Robert De Niro a nervous wreck: “Every day I was worried”
Robert De Niro’s 2006 espionage film The Good Shepherd left him feeling anxious throughout production. Directing and starring in the film was considerably more demanding than his 1993 debut A Bronx Tale, with a much larger budget and greater expectations. The Good Shepherd cost approximately $80 million, compared with A Bronx Tale’s $10 million, and…
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The 1977 Steely Dan song stuck between New York and California: “The milieu that we left behind”
Steely Dan’s “Home At Last” reflects the tension between the band’s New York origins and their relocation to California. Although Los Angeles provided the musicians, studios and industry resources needed for their sophisticated sound, New York continued to shape their lyrics and characters, making the song a particularly direct expression of homesickness and displacement. Released…
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Ireland bounce back to beat Japan in WXV Global Series
Ireland defeated Japan 31-24 in Galway to recover from their disappointing loss to the USA in the opening WXV Global Series match. Beibhinn Parsons became Ireland’s all-time leading Test try scorer, while the victory showed a stronger response after surrendering a 19-point lead the previous weekend. Brittany Hogan scored twice, Parsons also crossed twice and…
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First-ever images reveal mysterious remains of town swallowed by sea 700 years ago
Divers have captured the first known images of underwater structures believed to be remnants of Shipden, a medieval village off the Norfolk coast that was swallowed by the North Sea in the 14th century. The discovery matters because it offers new physical evidence about the lost settlement and may challenge longstanding beliefs about the location…
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BBC removes 11 Mitchell and Webb sketches from iPlayer rerelease
The BBC has removed 11 sketches from the 20th-anniversary rerelease of That Mitchell and Webb Look on iPlayer, prompting criticism from culture-war commentators. The decision has reignited debate over whether controversial comedy should be contextualised with warnings or removed, particularly when it involves blackface, racial slurs or jokes about sensitive subjects. The sketches include material…
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Deadly nor’easter turns streets to rivers as 65mph winds and torrential rainfall wreaks havoc while flights are urgently stopped… and there’s even more destruction to come
A deadly nor’easter battered the US East Coast, causing flooding, power cuts, fallen trees, dangerous surf and widespread travel disruption. At least one person died, another was missing and several others were injured, while officials warned that severe conditions and further destruction could continue into Monday. More than 100,000 people were without power, with winds…
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Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title
The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine 2-0 to win their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, denying Ukraine a first championship. The victory marked the Czechs’ first triumph since 2018 and reinforced their status as one of the competition’s strongest nations. Karolina Muchova beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-3 before Linda Noskova defeated world number seven Elina…