A global cyber-attack that affected companies around the world may have started via corrupted updates on a piece of accountancy software. Fingers are increasingly pointing to a piece of Ukrainian tax-filing software, MEDoc, as the source of the infection, although the company denies it. Malware generally infiltrates networks via email attachments that users click on … Read more
Companies across the globe are reporting that they have been struck by a major ransomware cyber-attack. British advertising agency WPP is among those to say its IT systems have been disrupted as a consequence. The virus, the source of which is not yet known, freezes the user’s computer until an untraceable ransom is paid in … Read more
A new study has revealed that the major culprit behind Earth’s polluted oceans are the world’s river systems. Researchers at the Ocean Cleanup Project has estimated up to 5 trillion pounds of plastic is floating in the sea, and two-thirds of it comes from the 20 most contaminated rivers – 67 percent of the global … Read more
Faceless fish and other weird and wonderful creatures, many of them new species, have been hauled up from the deep waters off Australia during a scientific voyage studying parts of the ocean never explored before. The month-long journey off the country’s eastern seaboard has been surveying life lurking in a dark and cold abyss that … Read more
Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos is keen to coach Australian side South Melbourne, who are pushing to join an expanded domestic A-League. The 44-year-old, famous for his stunning free kicks, held talks in the city on Monday with club officials. “What I´ve seen here has moved me, the complex and the people,” the former Real … Read more
Missing flight MH370 “most likely” lies north of a former search zone in the remote Indian Ocean, Australian authorities said Friday, in a new report that offers hope the plane may one day be found. A vast underwater hunt for the Malaysia Airlines jet off Australia’s west coast was halted in January when no trace … Read more
South Africa’s Gary Kirsten will be in charge of the Hobart Hurricanes for the next two Australian Big Bash League seasons, the club announced on Monday. The 49-year-old came out on top after an extensive recruitment process involving a panel including Tasmanian cricketing greats Ricky Ponting and David Boon. “I am committed to developing the … Read more
Russian supporters of an opposition leader are sharing selfies on Twitter of their green faces, Australians share their experiences of racism as the country celebrates its diversity, and love conquers war in a Damascene hospital room. The green fans of a Russian opposition leader Green coloured faces are cropping up on Russian social media. The … Read more
An Australian pilot who died in a Melbourne plane crash had been investigated before over a “near collision” in 2015, say officials. Max Quartermain and four US citizens died when their light plane hit a shopping centre on Tuesday. Police said the charter flight appeared to have had a “catastrophic engine failure” shortly after take-off. … Read more
Four US citizens and an Australian pilot have died after their light plane crashed into a shopping centre in Melbourne, Australia. The charter flight appeared to have had a “catastrophic engine failure” shortly after taking off from the small Essendon Airport, said police. Despite the destruction, no-one was killed or injured on the ground. Victoria’s … Read more
La La Land will be the one to beat at this year’s Oscars, having scored a record-equalling 14 nominations. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are up for best actor and actress for their roles in the modern musical romance. It is also one of nine films up for the best picture award. Sci-fi film Arrival … Read more
A promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen. Manifesto Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a manifesto as a written statement that describes the policies, goals and opinions of a person or group. There are not that much difference except to say whilst a manifesto is written, … Read more