Sydney shark attack survivor awake, alert and ‘remembers the whole event in detail’, brother says
Australian woman Leah Stewart no longer in critical condition but doesn’t yet have use of her handGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news ...
‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning
Pupils say LPS Hybrid’s combination of remote and in-person classes has transformed their school experienceTwo years ago, Ellie Ball could barely brin...
Thursday briefing: Why EU-Taliban talks have sparked outrage among Afghan women
In today’s newsletter: Amid rising anti‑immigration rhetoric across Europe, the decision to engage with the Taliban signals a profound shift in how th...
‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’: Trump offers first comments on Andy Burnham
The US president told reporters the former Manchester mayor ‘probably won’t open up the North Sea’ for oil explorationDonald Trump has labelled Andy B...
Fortescue class action: female workers claim sexual harassment at remote mine sites
One woman says she found man in her room at WA fly-in, fly-out accommodation while another states she was ‘howled’ at, federal court toldFollow our Au...
How the US bypasses British courts to try its military over crimes in the UK
Even sexual assault or paedophilia cases are heard by US courts martial, using an obscure 1951 agreementA US fighter pilot strangled a woman in Englan...
‘It’s like a furnace’: French struggle with heat-trap homes as climate inequality grows
Many of France’s buildings are not designed for hot weather – and low-income housing estates are suffering the worstLiving in a sweltering, seventh-fl...
Karl Stefanovic won’t appear on Friday radio show with Eddie McGuire amid Tommy Robinson interview fallout
Nine Entertainment is expected to sever ties with the Today show host but is yet to make details of the separation publicKarl Stefanovic won’t appear ...
Papua New Guinea faces severe food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought
Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwideFamilies across Papua...
Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’
Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court toldFollow our Austra...
Trump kicks off America’s 250th celebration with campaign-style rally
President on National Mall rattles off list of apparent victories and says ‘I am thrilled to declare America is back’ Donald Trump kicked off what was...
Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault
Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action A female...
Duck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban
World’s sixth-most famous duck falls short of dreamTwo-year-old must watch Czechia game from distanceMerlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico l...
Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely
Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsedVenezuela earthqua...
Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes
Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring ColombiaA strong earthquake shook north-central Vene...
Met gets extension to AI project with spy tech firm Palantir after mayor blocked deal
Sadiq Khan said procurement rules had been broken but allows police another 12 months to operate pilot in LondonThe Metropolitan police has been grant...
Last IS-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyers An Australian woman linked to the I...
Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows
Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’More than 80% of under-16s in A...
Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
Transcript of congressional testimony shows Microsoft founder spoke of ‘veiled’ threats made by late sex offenderThe Microsoft founder Bill Gates told...
Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over nearly 600ft waterfall
Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, identified as victim in Nevada Fall incident that nearly claimed life of woman who tried to helpA 22-year-old visitor to Yose...
US opens second federal investigation of deadly Tesla crash into Texas home
Driver told authorities he had driver-assistance technology engaged before crash that killed 76-year-old Martha AvilaThe US government has opened a se...
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new party aimed at political centre promising ‘reason over rage’
New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independentsTeal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spe...
Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega and Stephen Fry among new invited Oscar voters
Annual list of creatives invited to join the Academy also includes Josh O’Connor, Teyana Taylor and Jon BernthalJacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega and Stephen...
‘We should be worried’: report sheds light on ICE’s booming arsenal of hi-tech surveillance tools
Spending on government contracts with tech firms that use AI-powered tools to track immigrants has soared to record levels under Trump 2.0, report say...
Man who died in suspected murder at Peak District stone circle named by police
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, found at Nine Ladies monument on Monday A 26-year-old man who died in a suspected mur...
‘Horrific’ maternity care failings at Nottingham NHS trust prompt calls for public inquiry
Report uncovers biggest childbirth scandal in NHS history in which 520 mothers and babies suffered ‘potentially avoidable’ harm or diedHorrific failin...
Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week
Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed throughShabana Mahmood’s controversial pla...
Senior No 10 aides to lobby Andy Burnham to invest more than £13.5bn defence spend
Downing Street figures plan to convince Burnham to revive ‘war bonds’ when he becomes prime ministerDowning Street aides are planning to lobby Andy Bu...
Federal judge blocks Trump effort to make voters show proof of citizenship
Ruling is win for democracy advocates who have fought back against Trump’s push to take power over votingA US federal court blocked Donald Trump’s att...
