Fictional British spy created by Ian Fleming in 1953
In a wave of reactions, Pauline Hanson’s comments that domestic violence is a two-way street have drawn sharp critique from survivors’ groups, advocates, and Labour opponents. The remarks have reignited debate about accountability, policy responses, and media framing as Australia grapples with a domestic violence crisis.
Sir Alex Younger, who led MI6 from 2014 to 2020, has died at 62 after a cancer diagnosis. Colleagues and politicians have paid tribute, highlighting his openness and efforts to broaden recruitment beyond traditional norms.
Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day state visit, his first there in seven years, to bolster China-North Korea relations amid North Korea’s growing ties with Russia. The visit follows a long history of diplomacy and defence agreements, with analysts watching for negotiations on denuclearisation and regional balance against the US and Russia.
Xi Jinping has visited Pyongyang with Kim Jong Un, signaling a deepening China–DPRK relationship. Talks emphasize broader cooperation while avoiding denuclearisation discussions, raising questions about regional balance and North Korea’s nuclear status.
Historic Furka and Glenfinnan steam trains are revived as tourist icons, linking Uri and Valais in Switzerland and drawing thousands to Glenfinnan’s viaduct. Enthusiasts describe a living machine as celebrations mark a century of journeys.
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey has earned a rapturous reception, with Matt Damon delivering a trauma-haunted homecoming. Samantha Morton’s Circe anchors a three-hour epic that reframes war and the cost of return; a star-studded cast and IMAX scale anchor a modern myth.