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Graham Linehan gets £25,000 compensation and an apology from Met police after arrest
Father Ted co-creator detained by armed officers at Heathrow airport last year over gender-critical posts on XThe Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan…
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.…
Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’
Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé need to be viewed in wider political contextWorld Cup live – latest updatesA…
Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now
Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’Get our breaking news email, free app …
Telstra glitches continue as ‘secondary’ outage hits triple-zero calls and regional trains remain stranded
Carrier says some still unable to connect to emergency hotline a day after initial mobile network outageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Australia news live: Telstra warns of ‘secondary issue’ after yesterday’s network outage; trains in regional Victoria cancelled again
Carrier says some customers still can’t connect to triple zero on its network. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily …
How social media is changing Wimbledon from eminent tournament to ‘bucket list’ event
From high-profile influencers to live ticket-queue tracking, some fear aggressive marketing is ruining championshipsFrom photos of influencers in cris…
Australians with cancer are living longer but diagnosis rates on the rise for younger people, report reveals
Flagship health report also shows vaccine rates for children are falling, prompting concern from expertsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…
Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds
Exclusive New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’Get our breaking news e…
Former UK information commissioner taking legal action against woman who flagged his conduct
John Edwards resigned in June after independent investigation following claims of sexual harassment and bullyingThe UK information commissioner who re…
Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water
Meta said it was working with officials to be a ‘good neighbor’ and drinking water supplies were not affectedOfficials in Wyoming said a contractor fo…
High-profile Melbourne man called rapist and punched in face shortly after he raped former employee, court hears
The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court. He has pleaded not guiltyFollow our…
The Telstra outage is a stark reminder of the widespread effects of single system failures
The network disruption – which brought trains, traffic lights and Eftpos payments to a halt – raises questions about the resilience of servicesFollow …
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.…
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.…
Investigations into former anti-corruption chief Paul Brereton nixed over cost concerns
National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressedFollow our Australia news l…
Major outage hits Telstra mobile network as thousands report they can’t make calls or access internet
Carrier confirms ‘an issue’ as mobile network used by millions goes down for many users, shutting down Victorian trains and affecting triple-zero call…
‘Absolutely bananas’: San Francisco homes sell for $1m above asking price amid AI boom
Report finds widespread overbidding as rapid AI growth generates increased wealth in city where housing is scarceSan Francisco’s AI boom has buyers sp…
Body of missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells found on Mississippi island
College freshman’s mother identified his body after he was reported missing following 4 July boat trip with friendsOn 4 July, Nolan Xavier Wells, an 1…
Australia news live: major outage hits Telstra mobile network; PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane
Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free …
Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Ar…
Duke of Sussex calls his legal battles with British media his ‘life’s work’
Harry claimed victory in two earlier legal actions but he and his co-claimants lost their lawsuit against ANL on TuesdayPrince Harry could face £50m l…
French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator
Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup matchProsecutors in France have…
Curry, bagels … and AI? Londoners fight plan for huge datacentre in Brick Lane
Residents and council say creating affordable housing is more urgent than ‘high-frequency trading’ in nearby CityCampaigners in east London are opposi…
England’s World Cup win over Mexico at 2am breaks viewing records across BBC
Audience of 9.1 million watch live and on iPlayer despite kick-off time, with 48m requests for digital content on MondayEngland’s triumph over Mexico …
Prince Harry loses lawsuit against Mail publisher over phone-hacking claims
Duke of Sussex and other prominent figures sued Associated Newspapers alleging it sourced stories using unlawful methods• Prince Harry court case - la…
NSW’s top prosecutor gave false evidence on media leak about young Indigenous offender, inquiry finds
Sally Dowling admits her office pitched the story but says it was not authorised by her, while her colleagues call her ‘a person of integrity’Follow o…
Tributes flow for ‘deeply loved’ Melbourne teacher who died after a head clash during Australian football game
Mernda school community in mourning after Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, dies in hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaki…
All to know about Ronaldo’s World Cup career as it ends in Spain loss
The Portuguese captain became the only player to score in six different World Cups after his brace against Uzbekistan.…
Spain's World Cup challenge built on historic defence
If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.…