24-Year-Old William Pitt Becomes Prime Minister in 1783
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
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Head's hometown hundred tightens Australia's Ashes grip
Travis Head's unbeaten 142 leaves England needing a record run chase in Adelaide. Australia lead by 356 runs, pushing the Ashes series towards a 3-0 scoreline. Read the full day three report.
Alex Carey's Ashes Century Steadies Australia in Heat
Alex Carey's brilliant century on a sweltering day in Adelaide has put Australia in a strong position at 326-8 after England fought hard. Read the full day one report.
Snicko Operator Error Costs England Crucial Ashes Wicket
A Snicko operator error denied England a vital Alex Carey wicket in the Ashes. Carey admitted he edged the ball but went on to score 106. BBG Sports accepts culpability.
England consider complaint after Ashes Snicko error
England weigh a formal protest after a Snicko technology blunder reprieves Alex Carey, who went on to score a crucial century on day one of the third Ashes Test. Read the full story.
Carey ton leads Australia to 326-8 in Adelaide Ashes Test
Alex Carey's brilliant century helped Australia recover from an early England onslaught to reach 326-8 on day one of the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Full match report.
Royal Christmas card features 20th anniversary portrait
The King and Queen have unveiled their 2025 Christmas card, featuring a portrait from their 20th wedding anniversary celebrations in Rome. Discover the details of the image and the royal tradition.
Cronulla Riots: 20 Years On, Has Australia Changed?
Two decades after Australia's worst race riots erupted at Cronulla Beach, we examine if underlying racial tensions have truly been addressed or if social media now fuels the same hatred.
Australia's 2026 World Cup Group: USA, Paraguay, Playoff
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.
Root's Century Leads England Fightback at the Gabba
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test century in Australia, rescued England from 5-2 to a commanding 325-9 on day one of the second Ashes Test. Follow live coverage.
Root's First Australia Century Gives England Edge at Gabba
Joe Root scored his first Test century in Australia, a defiant 135*, as England recovered from 5-2 to reach 325-9 on a pulsating opening day against Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul.
Xbox 360's 20th Anniversary: The Games That Defined It
For the Xbox 360's 20th anniversary, we examine the 15 most influential games that shaped a console generation and cemented Microsoft's legacy, from Halo 3 to infamous flops.
Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Women Photographers 1900-1975: Hidden Legacy
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Four-year-old missing for two months in Australian outback
Four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family's remote South Australian homestead two months ago. Police continue one of state's largest missing person searches.
Australia's Cummins & Khawaja Fitness Mystery
Confusion surrounds Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja's fitness for the second Ashes Test. Why is Cricket Australia's communication so opaque? Discover the latest updates.
Head's 83-ball century seals dramatic Ashes victory
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls powered Australia to a stunning first Test victory against England, creating a major selection dilemma for the second Test.
2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia photography awards, from a preening brush turkey to a wise cassowary. These captivating images support vital bird conservation programmes across Australia.
Head's 69-ball Ashes ton stuns England in Perth
Travis Head's explosive 69-ball century, the second fastest in Ashes history, powered Australia to victory against England's 'Bazball' approach in the first Test at Perth Stadium.
Head's Century Powers Australia to 2-Day Ashes Win
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls secured Australia's eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test, concluding inside two days for the first time since 1921.
De Niro's 17th Century Doppelgänger Found in Museum
A Polish museum has discovered a 17th-century portrait bearing an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, complete with the same distinctive mole. The actor has been invited to meet his historical lookalike.
Meta blocks Instagram, Facebook for under-16s in Australia
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.
Australia's Liberals Propose Immigration Cuts
Australia's Liberal Party unveils plan to slash immigration by targeting international students and skilled migrants. Discover the proposed changes and their potential impact.
Olga Ravn's The Wax Child: Witchcraft in Denmark
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
London's 300-year-old red house unchanged for centuries
Step inside the 306-year-old red house in Spitalfields, a perfectly preserved film location for The Danish Girl and Luther, resisting modernisation for three centuries.
15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Joe Root's Ashes Warm-Up Nightmare: Out for 1
Joe Root's Ashes preparations falter as he scores just one run against the Lions. Discover how England's batting lineup fared in their final warm-up match before the Australia series.
Severe storms hit eastern Australia this weekend
Eastern Australia faces damaging storms with 100mm rain expected in Brisbane. Severe weather warning issued for Queensland and NSW with flash flooding risks.
Green's All-Round Display Strengthens Ashes Claim
Cameron Green stakes his Ashes claim with a strong 94 and crucial injury-free bowling spell for Western Australia. The all-rounder's performance provides selectors with a welcome boost ahead of the first Test.
Truth Behind Wright's 1768 Bird Experiment Painting
New evidence suggests the bird in Joseph Wright's 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' didn't die. Discover the painting's secrets at London's National Gallery exhibition.
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