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Renowned saxophonist Dick Parry, a key collaborator on iconic Pink Floyd tracks, has passed away at 83. Bandmate David Gilmour shared the news, fondly remembering Parry's distinctive saxophone sound that graced hits like 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' and 'Money.' Parry's memorable contributions spanned several of the band's most celebrated albums and tours.

Australia has lost another native mammal, the christmas island shrew, officially declared extinct. This tiny insect-eating mammal was Australia's only shrew species. Its disappearance highlights the growing biodiversity crisis on the continent. Habitat destruction, invasive species, and disease led to its extinction. Decades of surveys confirmed its absence. Conservation efforts failed to save the species.

Google is reportedly planning a major AI data centre on Australia's christmas island, a move linked to a defence cloud computing deal. Military experts see the facility as a crucial strategic asset for monitoring Indian Ocean activity and enabling advanced AI-driven command and control, especially with uncrewed systems. A new subsea cable to Darwin is also planned.

Deion Sanders and Karrueche Tran are vacationing in St. Croix. They are looking for a new home on the island. Deion Sanders' children are with them. This trip follows Deion Sanders' health battle last year. Karrueche Tran supported him through his surgeries. Now, they are enjoying peaceful moments together. The Sanders children approve of their relationship.

Tamil Nadu 'Q' branch police have arrested a five-member gang involved in trafficking Sri Lankan refugees to Australia via christmas island.

christmas island's annual red crab migration has commenced, with up to 100 million crabs journeying to the ocean for breeding after seasonal rains. Roads turn red as the crabs traverse the landscape, requiring locals to adapt their routines and assist the crustaceans. This unique spectacle is a privilege for residents, culminating in egg release around November 14-15.

Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch sleuths arrested 21 Sri Lankan Tamils near Mamallapuram on Friday evening. Police suspect they were preparing to leave for christmas island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean.

Australian Navy today reportedly intercepted a boat carrying 49 suspected asylum seekers and three crew members about six nautical miles north of christmas island.

Several casualties were feared after an Indonesian boat carrying around 70 suspected asylum seekers capsized on Wednesday after smashing onto rocks in the sea off the Australian coast.

Christmas fervour is slowly taking the city in its grip.The malls around the city can be seen adorned with glitzy decorations and life size Christmas trees.

A church in the island of Kothad has come up with a novel initiative to help the flood-hit overcome the trauma and move on with the joy of Christmas.

After India accepted Australian government's request to probe trafficking of 153 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India to christmas island, 1,500km northwest of western Australia, the Puducherry CB-CID on Thursday arrested two people, whose boat was used to ferry a group of refugees.

India gave Australia a bit of a breather by agreeing to investigate whether some of the 157 boat refugees confined to their boat on christmas island are Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from a camp in Puducherry.

The Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch police on Wednesday arrested three Sri Lankan Tamils for illegally migrating the refugees from the special camps to Australia.

Q' branch police personnel have launched a hunt for job racketeers who target Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps, promising them jobs in Australia.

Sreejita De shares pictures from her Thailand trip. The actress and her husband Michael visited Thailand recently.

President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on Antarctic territories including Heard and McDonald Islands, despite their uninhabited status. Australia, which manages these islands for conservation, also faces tariffs on other territories like Christmas and Norfolk Islands. Experts question the legality under international Antarctic treaties. Australia's Defense Force monitors these regions for security threats.

Australian authorities have detained 18 Indian asylum seekers, who are likely to be sent back to India in line with newly elected Prime Minister Tony Abbott's policies.

Travis Kelce said his favorite Christmas gift came from Taylor Swift but chose not to reveal what it was, sparking widespread curiosity. Insiders suggest the gift may be a private island near the Bahamas. Sources add that the engaged couple is prioritizing privacy while managing busy schedules, wedding planning, and long-term plans that reportedly include starting a family.

The actress skips annual London trip to debut at the Kapoor Christmas luncheon; is set to take off with beau Ranbir Kapoor to ring in the New Year on an exotic island

Fifty-six Sri Lankan Tamil refugees rescued from an aborted human trafficking bid were sent back to Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Threats to each species vary widely. In the case of Abbot's booby, the introduction of yellow crazy ants to Easter Island has severely altered their nesting habitat.

In an unexpected move, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on US trading partners, amusingly including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands of Australia. This decision sparked online satire and drew a mixed reply from Australia, with the tariffs affecting other territories like Norfolk Island more severely.

President Pratibha Patil arrived at the picturesque Lakshadweep Islands from Mangalore on a three-day visit. She was received by Lakshadweep Administrator J K Dadoo and members of the district and village panchayat.

Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch sleuths on Thursday night rescued 30 Sri Lankan Tamils at Vandalur while being taken by a gang involved in human trafficking to Mamallapuram from where they were to be transported to an island near Australia.