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Woodside Energy has lodged an official complaint with the ABC after a TV crew from the broadcaster’s flagship investigative show Four Corners was present at a dawn protest by climate change activists at the home of chief executive Meg O’Neill.

Consulting firms caught promoting tax exploitation schemes will be fined up to $780 million, a 100-fold increase, under the Albanese government’s sweeping response to the PwC tax leaks scandal.

Logan Paul secured a contentious victory over Ricochet in the opening match at SummerSlam. Fuelled by weeks of trash talk and previous encounters, Paul claimed the win with the aid of brass knucks provided by his «Impaulsive» podcast colleague, Jeff Wittek. The match was a spectacle of high-flying maneuvers and daring stunts, reminiscent of their viral mid-air collision at the Royal Rumble. Paul left a lasting impression by executing a Strowmanesque running powerslam and paying homage to wrestling icon Hulk Hogan with a series of signature moves, including the self-proclaimed «Hogan Paul» leg drop. Ricochet showed remarkable resilience, countering with a tribute to The Rock's People's Elbow and a spectacular moonsault. However, his missed 630 attempt left an opening for Paul to deliver a devastating knockout punch with the foreign object, sealing his victory.

Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians engaged in a dramatic and physical altercation that left fans stunned and tempers flaring. The game on Saturday night took an unexpected turn when star players Tim Anderson and José Ramírez exchanged punches at second base, triggering a bench-clearing melee and leading to six ejections. The incident occurred during the sixth inning when Ramírez slid headfirst into second base, hitting an RBI double. As he got up, Anderson stood over him, leading to a confrontation that quickly escalated. Ramírez pointed his finger in Anderson's face and yelled, prompting both players to square off, with Anderson throwing the first punch.

Also read: Maharashtra bus accident: ‘Hit road divider after tyre burst..,’ owner on what caused the mishap According to Chief Minister Hemant Soren's social media post, the bus was en route from Ranchi to Giridih when the accident occurred. Banna Gupta, the State Health and Disaster Management Minister, while Speaking to ANI stated that a rescue operation was immediately initiated by the concerned authorities upon receiving word of the accident.

Narendra Modi through the Manipur governor seeking his immediate intervention for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the state at the earliest. NESO, its leaders said is "deeply pained" to witness the present "anarchical" situation in Manipur as violence and arson continue to engulf most parts of the state for over three months.

NASCAR driver Noah Gragson has been indefinitely suspended by Legacy Motor Club due to his recent actions on social media. This decision follows his liking of a meme that mocked the tragic death of George Floyd. Gragson will not participate in the upcoming Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and his spot will be filled by Josh Berry. The Legacy Motor Club released a statement via social media, expressing their immediate suspension of 25-year-old Gragson, citing his actions as inconsistent with their team's values. According to Fox Sports, Gragson's suspension was triggered by his liking of the controversial meme that made light of George Floyd's 2020 murder, a deeply divisive incident that sparked global conversations on racial issues. NASCAR also weighed in on the matter, pointing out that Gragson's conduct violated Section 4.4.D. of the NASCAR Rule Book, which addresses driver behavior. NASCAR's official statement supported the Legacy Motor Club's decision, highlighting Gragson's breach of the Member Conduct section in the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book. This violation led to his indefinite suspension. Gragson, while apologizing on X, said, «I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media. I understand the severity of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone. I try to treat everyone equally no matter who they are. I messed up plain and simple.» Replacing Gragson, Josh Berry, an experienced 32-year-old driver, will take the wheel of the No. 42 Legacy MC Chevrolet at the FireKeepers Casino 400 event.

YK Jhala was lead scientist of Project Cheetah from 2010 to February 2023. He escorted the cheetahs when they arrived from Namibia and was involved in the project to bring the animals to India since its inception in 2009.

Both sides said on Saturday that a Ukrainian sea drone full of explosives had struck a Russian fuel tanker overnight near a bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea, the second such attack in 24 hours.Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Moscow would retaliate. «The Kyiv regime, meeting no condemnation from Western countries and international organisations, is actively applying new terrorist methods, this time in the waters of the Black Sea,» Zakharova said in a statement. «There can be no justification for such barbaric actions, they will not go unanswered and their authors and perpetrators will inevitably be punished.»

Agricultural economist and member of NITI Aayog Ramesh Chand says that as long as India exports 20-22 million metric tonnes (MMT) of rice a year, there will be no impact on domestic food security. In an interview with Shantanu Nandan Sharma, he says India had to ban non-basmati white rice as the global demand had skyrocketed, with policymakers estimating that India may end up exporting over 30 million tonnes if no restriction was imposed. Edited excerpts:Why did the government ban the export of non-basmati white rice?After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war last year, food prices started rising.

Joyeeta Gupta, professor of environment and development in the Global South at the University of Amsterdam, won the Spinoza Prize, the highest award in Dutch academia, sometimes referred to as the Dutch Nobel prize. Gupta’s work lies at the intersection of climate crisis, governance and justice, and the jury recognised it as “extremely broad and interdisciplinary”: She was also the lead author of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 along with former US vice-president Al Gore.

suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil from the Rajya Sabha and the demand is believed to be under the active consideration of the chairman of the Upper House, sources said. Patil was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on February 10 for videographing the proceedings of the House a day earlier, leading to its widespread dissemination on social media platforms.

Jammu & Kashmir authorities on Saturday restricted movement of regional politicians to scuttle protests on the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into two union territories. Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said she was put under house arrest and her People's Democratic Party was denied permission to hold a protest march in Srinagar.

click here The Supreme Court of India on Monday heard pleas regarding the Manipur Viral video case. The apex court directed expedited action on the ethnic violence crimes that took place in the violence stricken Manipur. The top court called for evolving a broad mechanism to deal with violence against women and asked how many FIRs have been registered in such incidents in the state since May.

WWE's grandest summer event, SummerSlam 2023, set to take place at Ford Field in Detroit tonight. With a stacked match card featuring intense rivalries and thrilling title bouts, this year's SummerSlam promises to be a memorable night for fans worldwide.

NIAMEY (Reuters) — France said on Saturday it will support efforts to overturn Niger's military coup, a day after West Africa's regional bloc said it had a plan for military intervention.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu admitted that it is not easy to sit on the chief minister’s chair. He said that facing criticism is part of the job. Khandu asserted that his tenure as political head of the state has witnessed several ‘positives’ barring few ‘ugly instances’ citing the state public service commission paper leakage scam.

The U.S. retirement system is a sprawling complex, a so-called "three-legged stool" of Social Security payments, workplace savings plans and individual wealth.

Simone Biles is set to make her triumphant return at the 2023 U.S. Classic. As a 19-time world champion and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, her comeback has generated immense anticipation among fans and fellow athletes alike.

edtech business Byju's. Mint takes a look at what this entails and what it means for the company and the auditor. ICAI takes up financial statements of companies including the auditor’s report for a review either on its own accord or on a reference from a sectoral regulator.

NDTV reported on Saturday. The Chinese naval base in Cambodia is close to the Strain of Malacca, a crucial point that links the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea.