Australia's Social Media Ban for Teens Begins 10 Dec
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.
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.
As Giving Tuesday 2025 approaches, US newsrooms are relying on reader donations for survival. This model raises urgent questions about the future of public-interest journalism in the UK and beyond.
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.
A major report reveals systemic cronyism in UK political appointments, with Victoria banning non-consensual intersex surgeries. Discover the findings and global implications.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
A stark report reveals a 20-year surge in unelected power via Lords appointments and £47m political donations. Discover the impact on UK democracy and the call for reform.
Barnaby Joyce claims to dislike the political circus while simultaneously creating one. Analysis reveals his contradictory behaviour continues to dominate Australian politics.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Former NSW Labor staffer gives secret evidence about 2014 phone call from Chris Minns querying fundraiser donations. Premier denies any wrongdoing. Read the latest developments.
New documentary reveals Jacinda Ardern's personal struggles as PM, exploring the balance between political leadership and human fallibility. Watch the compelling insights.
Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in parliament, provoking anger and suspension of proceedings. Explore the backlash and calls for a national ban.
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.
Canterbury Food Bank faces unprecedented demand, distributing over 1,100 parcels monthly. With donations down £80,000, they're fighting a deepening cost of living crisis affecting families across Kent.
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years for illegally funnelling millions to Obama's 2012 campaign. Full case details and reaction inside.
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.
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.
Guardian journalist experiences clean-boot hunting, the legal alternative to fox hunting where bloodhounds chase human runners across the English countryside. Discover this growing pursuit.
The British public has donated a staggering £45,507,536 to BBC Children in Need's 2025 appeal, smashing last year's total. Discover how the nation came together for disadvantaged children.
The British Basketball Federation has ceased trading and entered liquidation due to financial difficulties, marking a major crisis for UK basketball. Discover what's next for the sport.
China expresses extreme disappointment with the Dutch minister over a semiconductor supply chain crisis that brought the global car industry to a halt. Read the full story.
Germany's far-right AfD welcomes US designation of European anti-fascist groups as terrorist organisations, urging Berlin to follow suit. Historians warn of dangerous precedent.
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker could be banned for two years after a positive cocaine test. The test was taken on the day he lost to Fabio Wardley. Read the latest.
The Environment Agency warns England faces a widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall, risking hosepipe bans and crop damage. Urgent water conservation is needed.
Cristiano Ronaldo could miss the start of the World Cup after his red card for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland. Discover the potential suspension and manager reaction.
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine on fight day, facing a potential multi-year ban from the sport following his defeat to Fabio Wardley.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah prevented from boarding UK flight despite valid visa. Family raises alarm about his deteriorating health and safety in Egypt.
Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party faces internal conflict as allies reject Zarah Sultana's £600,000 transfer offer. Discover the full story behind the funding dispute.
Disgraced ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales was targeted with eggs by his own uncle during a Madrid book launch. Get the latest on the fallout from the infamous Jenni Hermoso kiss scandal.