UK bans boiling lobsters alive in new animal welfare strategy
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
The UK government will outlaw boiling lobsters alive, part of a major Labour animal welfare plan including hen cage bans and ending puppy farms. Discover the new humane requirements.
The government unveils a sweeping ban on puppy farming and trail hunting. Critics accuse Labour of ignoring rural Britain, while animal charities welcome the reforms.
Sweeping animal welfare reforms will outlaw puppy farming, snaring and trail hunting. New laws to phase out colony cages and farrowing crates by 2030. Read the full details.
As Donald Trump governs via Truth Social, a platform used by only 3% of US adults, crucial details about policy, mental state, and erratic behaviour risk going unseen by the public. Explore the implications.
The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
Elon Musk's X platform successfully appealed to lift a geo-block on footage of the Charlie Kirk shooting in Australia. The review board reclassified the video as R18+, citing its significance as a public record.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
A 31ft Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree has transformed King's Cross Station, featuring Honeydukes sweets and an Owl Post. Discover the magical installation open now.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Artificial intelligence tools are now guiding individuals through the UK small claims system, helping to draft claims, organise evidence, and meet deadlines. Discover how AI supports self-representation.
New research reveals how partisan content on X increases political polarisation among UK users. Discover the findings and their implications for social media discourse.
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
X's new location feature has uncovered numerous pro-Trump accounts operating from Asia and other regions, raising questions about foreign influence and monetisation tactics. Discover the implications for online discourse.
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
Elon Musk's X platform unveils a new transparency feature, 'about this account', exposing prominent Maga personalities operating from Russia, Nigeria, and India.
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
French authorities expand investigation into Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after it spread Holocaust denial content on X platform. Learn about the legal implications.
Meta will deactivate Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts for Australian users under 16 by December 10. Find out how this social media ban affects young teenagers.
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation tech to limit cross-generational chat, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban.
Social media platform X and web infrastructure giant Cloudflare suffered a major outage, disrupting thousands of users and impacting services like OpenAI and Facebook. Get the latest updates.
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions with significant changes affecting AI training, user content licensing, and account management. Learn how these updates impact your digital rights and responsibilities.
A major investigation is ongoing after Lee Hulse, 32, died in an incident on the Valaris 121 oil platform off Aberdeen. Police and the HSE are involved.
Former world champion Joseph Parker faces a potential two-year boxing ban after a positive test for cocaine. The New Zealand heavyweight denies taking any prohibited substance. Read the latest.
Guardian journalist Matthew Weaver experiences 'clean boot hunting' as government plans could make this the only legal way to hunt with hounds in England and Wales.