Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
Steven Spielberg's acclaimed sci-fi film 'Minority Report', starring Tom Cruise, is being removed from Netflix in the UK on New Year's Eve. Find out why this 2002 classic is a must-watch before it's gone.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
The UK unveils its Atlantic Bastion programme, a £14m AI and autonomous vehicle project to protect critical undersea infrastructure from Russian threats. Read the full details.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
P&O's Iona cruise ship delayed in Southampton after 18 containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel near the Isle of Wight. The incident is under investigation.
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
A norovirus outbreak has infected over 100 passengers and crew on the AIDAdiva's 133-day world cruise. The CDC is monitoring as the ship continues its journey. Read the latest updates.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Discover the surprising rules of nude cruises, including the one strict regulation solely for male passengers. Explore what really happens on a 'nakation at sea'.
NSW police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla, including Greens leader, blocks world's largest coal port. Read about the arrests and environmental action.
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 major search is underway after a 76-year-old British passenger fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Search operation continues as family receives support.
A major sea and air search is underway for a tourist who fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship north of Tenerife. Spanish authorities are leading the rescue operation.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
A huge Black Friday price drop offers a 10 or 14-night Nile cruise and all-inclusive Red Sea holiday from £429. Includes flights, transfers, and winter sun.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Underwater noise from ships is silencing narwhals and disrupting marine life. Discover the global push for quieter vessels and the scientific evidence driving change.
The grandparents of Anna Kepner speak out after her tragic death on Carnival Horizon cruise. Stepbrother under investigation in asphyxiation case.
A 73-year-old Melbourne man has died after falling from the Disney Wonder cruise ship into the Tasman Sea. The vessel turned back but the passenger was not found. Read the latest updates.
The FBI is investigating the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, found asphyxiated on a Carnival cruise. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is the suspect. Read the latest developments.
Britain's Defence Secretary issued a stark warning to Russia as spy ship Yantar approached UK waters. Analysis reveals concerns over hollowed-out military readiness.
Defence Secretary John Healey warns Russia to turn its Yantar spy ship away from UK waters. Analysis questions if UK military readiness matches the rhetoric. Read the full report.
Defence Secretary John Healey issues a direct warning after a Russian spy ship is spotted off Scotland. Plus, a potential secret US-Russia Ukraine peace plan and the AI threat to authors.
Former MI6 chief warns Royal Navy could take aggressive action against Russian spy ship Yantar after lasers targeted RAF pilots near Scottish waters. Read the latest developments.