A possible breakthrough has been made in slowing the effects of Alzheimer’s in the form of a drug currently undergoing clinical trials. The drug Xanamem targets the production of the stress hormone Cortisol. Actinogen Medical believes the once-a-day pill could also have similar effects on different types of dementia, such as Lewy Body.

Australia’s Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd has finally broken his silence on the relationship between Australia and America. It comes as Mr Rudd has been facing calls to step down from his role after a series of videos emerged of him criticising US President-elect Donald Trump during his first term in the White House. “Australia and the United States share a close and special friendship. It’s a bond that has strengthened across generations and across the political aisle in both countries. And it will continue to prosper in the years ahead,” Mr Rudd said in a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter).

A flight from Stockholm to Miami has turned around after encountering severe turbulence over Greenland. No serious injuries were reported. However, passengers reported items being thrown around the cabin and unrestrained travellers being lifted from their seats.

Shadow Energy Minister Ted O’Brien has unleashed on the Albanese Labor government’s renewable energy focus during The Daily Telegraph’s Bradfield Oration for 2024 in Sydney. “Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen are engaging in one of the most scandalous con jobs ever attempted on the Australian people,” Mr O’Brien said during the event. The event also played host to a major housing announcement designed to supercharge development in New South Wales.

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell reveals there is some “good news for Peter Dutton” to come out of this year’s APEC Summit. “Justin Trudeau was in a forum on stage, massively talking up nuclear energy,” Mr Clennell said. “This is something that Dutton could pick up on.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to an article in the ‘China Daily’ which commended the PM and Australia’s relationship with Beijing, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. The article reported that other countries should look at the way the Australian government has managed China in recent years. “I don’t subscribe to the China Daily, I can confirm that,” Mr Albanese said when questioned about the article. “I’ve seen some of the reports from it but we stand up for Australia’s national interest. “The improvement in trade between Australia and China is about Australian jobs.”

The Labor Party’s fee-free TAFE proposal will be debated in the House of Representatives and if successful the legislation will guarantee 100,000 free TAFE places per year. Under the proposal, university and TAFE students in the outer suburbs of major cities will have access to new 'study hubs' which include free access to computers, high-speed internet and in-person academic support. More than 500,000 free TAFE positions have been delivered since the ALP came to government.

Anthony Albanese will use this year's APEC summit to warn nations against economic isolation. The Prime Minister will hold a series of meetings today where he is expected to tell leaders they are all facing 'the same set of economic challenges'. The comments are in light of Donald Trump's proposed increase of tariffs on foreign goods. Mr Albanese maintains 'open, inclusive, rules-based trade' is the way to grow global economies and increase living standards.

Authorities in eastern Spain are under increased pressure over their handling of the region's recent devastating floods. Valencia's regional leader admitted mistakes were made but insisted the lack of warning was down to two government agencies. Carlos Mazón believes he did everything possible to mitigate the devastation and has rejected calls to resign.

Sky News Weather Presenter Nikolina Kharoufeh says high temperatures and a wind shift will impact fire danger ratings in South Australia. The Country Fire Service has issued a catastrophic fire warning for the Eastern Eyre and Yorke Peninsula regions. “Within this particular rating, fires that take hold can travel very quickly, be uncontrollable and uncontained for a long period of time,” Ms Kharoufeh said.

150 people have been evacuated from their homes after a large warehouse went up in flames in Melbourne.

A total fire ban is in place across most of South Australia as temperatures soar. The Country Fire Service has issued a catastrophic fire warning for the Eastern Eyre and Yorke Peninsula regions. An extreme fire rating has been declared for several other regions including Flinders, Mount Lofty Ranges, and the Riverland. Adelaide could reach 37 degrees today ahead of a cool change tonight.

There is concern consecutive years of wet weather sparking increased vegetation growth will cause drastic damage as Australia approaches its bushfire season. Hotter and drier conditions are on the cards this summer meaning fuel loads could become problematic in some areas. Sky News Weather Presenter Lucy Polkinghorne reports on the latest details.

An editorial piece published in the state-run China Daily praised Anthony Albanese's "strategic autonomy" during "unprecedented geopolitical complexity." The praise comes before a planned meeting between Prime Minister Albanese and the President of China Xi Jinping in South America. The masthead asserted that security relations with Beijing may become challenging because of US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices. The article stated Australia could offer other nations useful references for those struggling to strike a balance.

NSW One Nation Leader Tania Mihailuk says Labor’s misinformation bill is “straight out of communist China”. Labor is pushing for a misinformation bill, which is aimed to minimise false content being spread. The Coalition has been very vocal in not supporting the Albanese government’s misinformation campaign.

Kia Trump has become quite the internet sensation over recent weeks after recently starting a YouTube channel. The 17-year-old daughter of Donald Trump Jr and his ex-wife Vanessa launched her channel three weeks ago with her most recent video sharing a behind-the-scenes look at her grandfather's Mar-a-Lago election party. The teenager's vlog included appearances from the newly elected president as well as other members of the Trump family and Elon Musk.

TV personality Siggy Flicker has discussed Donald Trump's pro-Israel cabinet appointments and his family connections to Judaism through his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Ms Flicker emphasises Trump's long-standing support for various ethnic groups and his 'America first' agenda.

Warehouse workers have threatened industrial action that could disrupt alcohol supplies. United Workers Union members have voted to take indefinite strike action at four Woolworths distribution centres in the lead-up to Christmas. Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus is joined by Joe Hildebrand and Small Business Women Australia CEO Amanda Rose to discuss Christmas alcohol supplies under threat from strike action.

Sky News Contributor Prue MacSween has commented on lefties quitting social media platform X following Donald Trump’s US election triumph. It comes as MSNBC host is the latest liberal personality to leave the social media platform with Don Lemon and Jamie Lee Curtis who also deactivated their X account after Mr Trump won the presidential election. “Look, good riddance, I say for a start,” Ms MacSween told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio. “But these [are] social media morons, you know, who cares?”

NSW One Nation Leader Tania Mihailuk has slammed Labor’s misinformation bill as being “mad in nature”. Labor is pushing for a misinformation bill, which is aimed to minimise false content being spread. The Coalition has been very vocal in not supporting the Albanese government’s misinformation campaign.