CANBERRA, Australia — International tourists and business travelers began arriving in Australia with few restrictions on Monday, bringing together families in tearful reunions after separations of two years or longer forced by some of the most draconian pandemic measures of any democracy in the world. Australia closed its borders to tourists in March 2020 in … Read more
Protesters from across the European Union are expected to descend on Brussels Monday to object to government COVID-19 policies, including the widespread rollout of vaccines and mask mandates, despite efforts by Belgian authorities to stop the demonstration from throttling the city. The so-called “European freedom convoy” mimics similar anti-coronavirus protests that have taken root in … Read more
Australia declared the koala endangered in the eastern part of the country Friday, with signs of climate change contributing to the marsupials’ declining numbers. The country’s minister for the environment, Sussan Ley, announced the change from vulnerable to endangered, and cited drought, wildfires, and deforestation that infringes on the indigenous koala’s habitat. The status denotes … Read more
“He has more courage than any boy I have met,” Stephen Jones said of his son in a speech to the Australian parliament earlier this week. “He swims against the tide.” Jones, an opposition lawmaker, delivered an impassioned appeal for LGBTQ rights that cited his fears as a parent and family tragedy. It drew praise … Read more
You might want to reconsider going for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day in Brussels — as the city is likely to be completely paralyzed. A coordinated pan-European convoy of anti-vaccine protestors is expected to descend on Brussels on February 14. Brussels police are gearing up should the demonstration turn violent as others have done … Read more
SYDNEY — Australia said on Monday it will reopen its borders to vaccinated travelers this month, ending two years of misery for the tourism sector, reviving migration and injecting billions of dollars into one of the world’s biggest economies. The move effectively calls time on the border closure component of Australia’s response to the Covid-19 … Read more
Reality TV shows are different. They are full of entertainment, drama and yes, sometimes action too. No matter how much you resist watching these, you will like them in the end. That is why there are countless non-scripted TV shows becoming popular every day. From Too hot to handle, Big brother Canada and Love is … Read more