Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Health warnings were issued after a thick haze from the bushfires in Victoria descended on Melbourne Tuesday morning, reducing the air quality in the Australian city to the "worst in the world".......

The women who made history at the US midterms

The Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives while the Republican Party retained its majority in the Senate in the critical midterm elections held on Tuesday, according to......

Obama's doodles sold for over $11,000 at auction

Original, quirky pencil sketches made by former United States President Barack Obama, which include some self portraits and the words Making America Competitive Again, have been auctioned for......

Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest

Capturing motion in a still image is a tough job, but the winners of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2016 have done just that with their breathtaking images of action and adventure sports. The......

6 biggest risks to your business

This latest brutal recession has reminded us all that what can happen in business will--and likely when you least expect it. The prepared win--the rest get mauled. But preparing is hard--especially......

The Peter Principle lives

The Peter Principle, about to be reissued in a 40th anniversary edition, was a best seller when it was first published. A satiric treatise on workplace incompetence, it touched a nerve with readers......

World's priciest cities to own a home in

Those living in Monte Carlo may enjoy the Cote d'Azur's beaches, glamorous nightlife and status as a tax haven, but they pay for it. For the second consecutive year, the resort area tops a list of......

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

How gloomy are entrepreneurs? Check out the latest results of a survey of 805 small-business owners by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, a Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group. In......

Bridge Of Spies, Carol dominate BAFTA 2016 nominations

The nominations for the 69th British Academy Film Awards -- or the BAFTAs -- have been announced, and it seems to be a Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett show all the way! Their films -- Bridge Of......

The TOUGHEST place to be a midwife? Find out!

BBC series' Toughest Place To Be A is a series, where British workers must accept the challenge to perform their jobs in tough conditions in another country. In this weekend's episode,......

Weekend Watch

Want to stay indoors this weekend? Just pick up these DVDs and curl up for a fun time!The Princess DiariesCast: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore,......

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.Man Utd start League Cup defence with easy win IMAGE: Casemiro celebrates scoring Manchester United's second goal against Crystal Palace at Old......

No respite for footballer over sexual assault claim

IMAGE: The court rejected the arguments and ordered Dani Alves to remain on remand at the Brians 2 prison on the outskirts of Barcelona. Photograph: Gustau Nacarino/Reuters A Spanish court......

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

IMAGE: Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire react after the humiliating defeat against Brentford. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Manchester United came in for......

England's Yee wins first gold medal of CWG 2022

IMAGE: England's Alex Yee celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's triathlon on Day 1 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sutton Park in Birmingham, on Friday. Photograph: Clive......

Raikkonen to miss Dutch GP after testing COVID positive

IMAGE: Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen will take no further part in this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. Photograph: Mark Sutton - Pool/Getty Images Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for......