Scientists who turned to OnlyFans to fund marmot research receive crypto boost
Funding boost worth $100,000 has recently materialized in form of new marmot-themed cryptocurrencyScientists who turned to OnlyFans to help save long-...
Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94
As adept at comedy and musicals as she was drama, Law acted alongside daughters Emma and Sophie in a career spanning eight decadesPhyllida Law, whose ...
‘The truth about Diana’: Charles Spencer to publish book about late sister
Earl says he wanted to ‘write down my own thoughts and memories’ with 30th anniversary of Diana’s death ‘on the skyline’Charles Spencer is to publish ...
Georgia man deported from Fiji to face $165m crypto Ponzi scheme charges
Edward Zimbardi, 59, who had fled US, will appear in court in Los Angeles on wire fraud and money-laundering chargesA man from Flowery Branch, Georgia...
UK retailers too slow to pass on fuel price falls, watchdog says
Competition and Markets Authority raises concerns about ‘passive pricing strategies’ used by some petrol stationsBusiness live – latest updatesSome p...
‘Our task is to laugh at these enemies’: the Ukrainian unit posting drone videos of Russian soldiers’ last moments
Creators of chase compilations reject any moral qualms and say they show ‘death is waiting’ for those who join warTo many observers they will appear d...
First Thing: Meta’s treatment of children on social media in spotlight as landmark trial set to begin
Several US states have accused Instagram and Facebook’s parent company of deliberately causing young people harm with its products. Plus: the Italian ...
England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affectedEngland’s ancient oak trees are dying in the...
‘Migration has been weaponised’: Italy’s security law criticised after death of Moroccan man in police restraint
Case of Abderrahim Fakir is first in which legal shield giving police greater protection from prosecution has been invokedIf, before 19 July, few peop...
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Bond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment bor...
Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of SifnosGreek police believe a mechanical fault may have cau...
Redistricting scrambles Florida primary as Alaska awaits Dan Sullivan v Dan Sullivan – US politics live
Today’s contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of CongressSign up for the US Breaking News emailHello...
‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave
Consumers also turn to supermarket deals to save money, helping slow grocery price inflationBusiness live – latest updatesShopping baskets took on a d...
AFL chief breaks silence over ‘deeply concerning’ Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations
Andrew Dillon says the AFL ‘will consider the broader conduct of the players as more information comes to light’The AFL has declared it is prepared to...
WA police appeal for help to find 10-year-old girl missing from Perth suburbs
Lyndel Ningella was last seen leaving home in Butler on Saturday evening prompting concerns about her safetyGet our breaking news email, free app or d...
Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker showsA database of ...
Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal
Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 monthsThe former head of the civil service Chris Wormald r...
England’s children’s commissioner says Prevent failing to help young people ‘fixated with violence’
Report by Rachel de Souza finds 71% of children referred to UK anti-terror programme do not have a clear ideologyThe children’s commissioner for Engla...
Controversial NDIS bill undergoes ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting hundreds of thousands of participants The government’s controversial NDIS ...
Virginia teacher and firefighters feud over whether a python started schoolhouse fire
Authorities blamed Nanner for knocking over a heat fixture, but Brittany Jacobs contends it was trying to escape blazeThe snake didn’t start the fire....
Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu
Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts sayIf primary elections elsewher...
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley tightens hold on Hugo Boss
Frasers Group increases stake in German fashion house to 48%, after buying Harvey Nichols chain last weekThe retail billionaire Mike Ashley has given ...
Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain
Lily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 AugustGet our breaking news email, free ap...
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businessesDisabled bus pass holders in En...
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas – Europe live
Russian-controlled regions, including the occupied Crimea, also reported heavy attacksMoscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports t...
Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield
Man to appear in court charged over death of 55-year-old man who was bitten by dog on footpath on SaturdayA 55-year-old man has been charged with mans...
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over reports Ukraine using British drones in attacks
Ministry of Defence rebuffs threats, saying UK ‘committed to providing equipment Ukraine needs to defend itself against Putin’s illegal invasion’Mosco...
Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election
Former Ibac head welcomes potential change that could capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findingsGet our breaking news emai...
Wetherspoons pubs ban playing music or taking calls on phone speakers
Chain tells customers to ‘pipe down’ and use earphones instead, calling its venues ‘an oasis of tranquillity’The pub chain Wetherspoons has banned cus...
Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrenderBusiness live – latest updatesOil pr...
