Emergency services warn of Victoria's worst fire danger since Black Summer as an out-of-control bushfire erupts near Euroa. Communities told it is too late to leave. Read the latest updates.
Donald Trump renews calls for US control of Greenland, prompting Guardian to seek American views on his territorial ambitions and Venezuela intervention. Share your thoughts.
The death of California Republican Doug LaMalfa, 65, tightens the GOP's House majority to 218-213, complicating their legislative agenda. Read the full story.
Metro readers argue Trump's Venezuela intervention is about oil control, not restoring democracy. They draw parallels with Iraq and question the precedent set. Have your say in the comments.
Sarah Matthews shares her harrowing story of coercive control and joint mortgage abuse, a five-year legal battle to reclaim her home, and the warning signs banks must spot.
A US appeals court has overturned California's ban on openly carrying firearms, citing a violation of Second Amendment rights. The landmark ruling impacts 95% of the state's population.
A coroner warns more babies could die after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad's death from infection. The report calls for urgent government action on training and regulation.
A new generation of US politicians, personally impacted by gun violence, is winning elections to enact reforms. Discover the seismic shift in American politics.
Coronation Street's harrowing coercive control storyline takes a devastating turn as Todd Grimshaw's hopes of escape are crushed by Theo Silverton. Read the full spoilers.
Leading voices sound the alarm on uncontrolled AI development, urging immediate government intervention to prevent a future where technology sabotages human control. Read the urgent proposals.
NSW Premier Chris Minns urges police to use new powers to ban protests for up to three months following a terrorist event. New gun control laws also introduced. Read the latest.
UK scientists are releasing biological agents like South American weevils to combat invasive plants such as floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed, aiming to protect native wildlife.
The murky death of Española founder Stanislav 'Spaniard' Orlov, reportedly by Russian security services, signals a Kremlin crackdown on non-state armed groups post-Wagner mutiny. Read the full analysis.
Playwright Sarah Ruhl recounts her daughter hiding during the Brown University shooting, questioning America's normalisation of gun violence and calling for urgent change. Read her powerful testimony.
Epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz argues Australia's world-leading gun legislation needs modernising to prevent future tragedies. National cohesion is vital for reform.
NSW Premier Chris Minns recalls parliament to pass urgent legislation on gun control, hate speech, and protest powers following the Bondi terror attack. Learn the key changes.
A national firearms register, promised after Port Arthur, remains incomplete. Experts argue it could have flagged the Bondi attackers. Discover the stalled reforms and new proposals.
French border control IT failure causes major delays at Port of Dover, disrupting Christmas travel plans for thousands. RAC forecasts record 37.5 million car journeys. Plan ahead to avoid festive gridlock.
Australia plans a national gun buyback scheme and tougher laws after the Bondi Beach terrorist shooting that killed 15. Read the full story on the government's response.
The NSW parliament will be recalled next week to debate urgent gun control legislation, with calls to remove recreational hunting as a valid reason for firearm ownership. Follow the latest developments.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for his response to the Bondi terror attack as he announces new hate speech laws and concedes more could have been done. Can he reset the narrative?
Former PM John Howard's intervention on gun laws after the Bondi terror attack has dramatically shifted the political debate, giving conservatives permission to oppose further restrictions. Analysis of the implications for reform.
NSW Premier Chris Minns is recalling parliament to enact stricter gun laws, including ownership limits and enhanced police powers, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the full details.
Discover if a DIY washing-up liquid spray really works on houseplant pests like aphids and spider mites. Learn the safe method to avoid leaf scorch and when to seek stronger solutions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in hospital following the Bondi terror attack. The incident has ignited fierce political debate on gun law reform and tackling antisemitism in Australia.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledges to tighten Australia's firearms laws following the Bondi terror incident, facing opposition from gun groups and the Nationals. Read the full debate.
Australia grieves after a terror attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukah celebration leaves 15 dead. PM Albanese vows tougher gun laws as candles are lit nationwide against the darkness.
A woman shares her 13-year ordeal of domestic violence, rape, and coercive control. Her ex, convicted of kidnap and attempted murder, has been released, leaving her in a lifetime of fear.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.