5 February 2026
The Greater Sunrise gas project was meant to transform Timor-Leste and bring billions in revenue, but locals are still waiting for the jobs and opportunities that were promised.
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5 Feb: Pauline Hanson’s party has been dysfunctional and scandal-ridden for its entire existence. Capitalising on strong polling will mean changing decades-old patterns.... more
5 Feb: In Minnesota, can constitutional protections withstand the actions of a federal government seemingly intent on aggressively violating the rule of law?... more
5 Feb: The 79-year-old pop superstar took to the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night (02.02.26) to present the coveted prize but she fumbled the announcement and called Luther Vandross' name before swiftly correcting herself and giving the prize to real winner Kendrick Lamar, who won Record of the Year for his SZA collaboration Luther.... more
5 Feb: New research suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago.... more
5 Feb: China’s economic growth didn’t benefit Hu Anyan – but his exceptional literary talent did. His book about struggling to survive as a gig worker is a worldwide hit.... more
5 Feb: Cast members including creator Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders were all slated to be among dozens of panellists at an Apple TV press day at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar on Tuesday (03.02.26), but they have pulled from the event following their co-star's death aged 71 on Friday (30.01.26).... more
