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Pro-One Nation Facebook groups appear to be run by foreign ‘meme factories’ that monetise content
Exclusive: Guardian analysis suggests several groups with thousands of members run by what expert calls ‘engagement farm’ operations in south-east Asi…
Today programme suffers ‘body blow’ as BBC prioritises social and digital content
Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondentsFor decades, the …
Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase
The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to police and local mediaGet our b…
Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.…
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.…
Alan Carr doesn't want them, do you? Contents of comedian's castle to be sold
The sale includes dozens of items from a "concrete menagerie" of animals, figures and rural scenes.…
The first non-stop London to Sydney flight is coming - with challenges
Some analysts say the first non-stop London to Sydney flight is a major milestone - but would you buy a ticket?…
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.…
Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?…
Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge
Some festivals are rolling out calm spaces and noise-cancelling headphones, but there are calls to go further.…
Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star
The R&B singer broke out with the single Worst Behaviour, which she sold on a custom-built website.…
Why is this heatwave so much worse?
The UK recorded for the hottest June day has been broken for the second day in a row.…
Kent van driver praised for giving lift to armed officer chasing suspect
Bodycam footage captures moment motorist pulls over to help police officer and calls: ‘Get in the back’A van driver in Kent has been praised after giv…
Which countries have pledged aid to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes?
Countries in the Americas and beyond are sending aid, medical supplies and paramedics to Venezuela.…
Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.…
State functions, public access and office space: the plans for revamped Buckingham Palace
King Charles will never live in landmark despite £369m upgrade, but aides stress it will remain ‘buzzing hive’ of royal activityNot all modern British…
‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks
International experts able to work in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge techA marine biology expedition in intern…
Vital Blue Mountains highway to be closed for another year as NSW reveals bridge plans
New structure to be built above 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway as residents face months of delays to reopening of Victoria Pass section of highwayFol…
World Cup 2026: Turkiye beat USA 3-2 with stoppage-time goal in dead rubber
Kaan Ayhan scored the winner late in stoppage time, as Turkiye handed USA their first defeat of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…
Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surge by 25%Australians woke up on Friday to higher prices for Macboo…
Woman arrested after her 84-year-old mother found dead in Sydney aged care home
Police allege the Rooty Hill care home resident was administered an unknown substance by her daughterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…
Australian musicians sound warning note after Nick Cave, Kylie and many more slurped into AI training tool
‘It’s all just rendered useless’ Something For Kate’s Paul Dempsey says as AI scrapes millions of songs to learn how to make musicPaul Dempsey and Ber…
Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices, blaming cost of chips amid AI boom
Company says it cannot shield customers from memory and storage chip costs – and iPhone hikes could be nextApple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thu…
‘No offence detected’: Victoria police close investigation into Moira Deeming allegation of assault by Matthew Guy
Guy accuses Deeming of making ‘ridiculous and unsubstantiated’ claims as state Liberal party grapples with falloutFollow our Australia news live blog …
Australia news live: Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately, network confirms
Nine says in a statement it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or da…
Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta over attempts to ‘silence’ her
Former employee files complaint accusing company of ‘coercive surveillance’ and first amendment violationThe Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams is…
Who is Tommy Robinson? The Karl Stefanovic guest who may have cost Australia’s famed TV host his job
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is an anti-Islamic, far-right political activist well known in the UK and EuropeGet our breaking n…
Datacentres facing increase in global climate-related legal cases, report finds
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollutionThe proliferation of datacentres and AI is increasingl…
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 …
‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age
Content creation and online safety among new topics for 14- to 18-year-olds – but tweaks may be needed when social media ban comes inScouts are introd…