Politics
Japan downplays Albanese melon comments as Coalition seeks AFP probe
Japan's ambassador says Australia assured that PM Albanese did not make melon comments as reported, while Coalition demands AFP investigate leaked diplomatic cable.
Culture
Two Michelin-starred Texas BBQ joints to pop up in London
InterStellar BBQ and La Barbecue, both Michelin-starred from Austin, will run a one-month residency at The Ned in London from September 4, offering a £150 sharing tray.
Sports
Casualty stars Sammy T Dobson and Kirsty Mitchell exit ahead of 40th anniversary
Sammy T Dobson and Kirsty Mitchell have left Casualty, with their characters Nicole and Faith set to depart during the show's 40th anniversary episodes, which air in September.
Business
AI Holiday Booking: 10 Key Tips Before You Travel
AI can find last-minute holiday deals, but pitfalls exist. Learn 10 essential tips to avoid mistakes and save money when using AI travel planners.
Transport
Environment
Cat and kittens survive 45°C boiler room ordeal
A devoted mother cat kept her kittens alive for three weeks in a 45°C boiler room in Pimlico, London, before being rescued by animal wardens. All three have now found homes.
Men carry 'legal hosepipe water' to London to fight ban
Two men transported 50 litres of 'legal hosepipe water' 51 miles from Brighton to London to protest unfair hosepipe bans and help gardeners amid drought.
UK braces for fifth heatwave as Cobra meeting called
Parts of UK face fifth heatwave with temperatures up to 38C, prompting amber warning and emergency Cobra meeting as wildfires and drought persist.
Stranded Humpback Whale Freed on Queensland Beach
A juvenile humpback whale stranded on K'gari beach was kept wet by volunteers until it freed itself and returned to the ocean, confirmed by the Department of Environment.
Suri Core 1.0 review: budget eco toothbrush keeps key features
Suri's new Core 1.0 electric toothbrush costs £65, offering pressure sensor, wireless charging, and recyclable heads, making it a top sustainable choice.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Wits
Stretch your general knowledge with fourteen questions on science, sport, literature, nature and famous Britons from Newton to Shakespeare. A mix of easy wins and trickier teasers for the whole family. How many can you score?
