The Breakdown | Chile coach Pablo Lemoine: ‘Rugby is in trouble, even in countries like Wales’

Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest city, has transformed from a place marked by a decade of disasters—including earthquakes, wildfires, and a terrorist attack—to being recognized as the country’s most vibrant city, attracting residents with its lower house prices, job opportunities, and a flourishing cultural scene.

On Christmas Day, Australia is set to experience varied weather conditions, with Sydney expecting showers and a high of 23°C, Melbourne at a cooler 17°C, and Brisbane reaching a warm 34°C. The forecasted rain is likely to mitigate the risk of bushfires in major cities, although parts of Western Australia are under heatwave alerts with temperatures soaring into the low 40s Celsius.

England's cricket team faces a critical moment as they prepare for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, seeking to salvage pride after a disappointing Ashes series against Australia, where they currently trail 2-0. Coach Brendon McCullum's strategies are under scrutiny as the team grapples with pressure and performance issues.

Al Chapman, a chef stationed at Scott Base in Antarctica during the summer of 2021-22, has spent months cooking in extreme conditions, providing meals for up to 85 people. The dining hall serves as a social hub, and Chapman emphasizes the importance of comfort food during the continent's harshest days, while also noting that penguins are no longer consumed as they are now protected.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the invitation of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia following a tragic anti-Semitic shooting in Sydney that resulted in at least 15 fatalities during a Jewish holiday celebration. The attack has raised significant concerns regarding safety and anti-Semitism in the country.

The family of a police officer who was shot in the head during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney, during a Hanukkah celebration is celebrating his return home as a miraculous recovery. The incident, which occurred on December 14, 2025, resulted in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries, shocking the local community.