Australia announces groundbreaking legislation to ban all social media access for children under 16, with Reddit included in the sweeping restrictions. Discover how this could reshape digital childhood.
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
New research reveals Londoners want to ban kissing and snogging on the Underground before 10am, with many commuters finding early morning PDA unacceptable during rush hour.
Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
New legislation makes it illegal to publish non-consensual strangulation content online, with offenders facing unlimited fines in England and Wales.
The UK government is criminalising the depiction of strangulation and choking in pornography, with creators facing prosecution under new legislation targeting 'dangerous and harmful' content.
The Maldives introduces a groundbreaking tobacco ban prohibiting anyone born after 2007 from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating a 'smoke-free generation' in the island paradise.
Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes destruction across northern Philippines and Queensland coast, forcing mass evacuations and raising urgent climate change concerns as extreme weather intensifies.
Kabi Kabi First Nations people challenge Australia Zoo over custody of iconic crocodile, citing cultural significance and ancestral connections to the animal's original habitat.
Massive hailstones the size of cricket balls have pummelled South-East Queensland, causing widespread damage to property and vehicles as severe thunderstorms unleash chaos across the region.
Exclusive investigation reveals how blacklisted Chinese technology firms engaged in extensive lobbying efforts with London's diplomatic corps despite national security concerns.
Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.
British canoeist and OnlyFans creator Maddy Spivey faces two-year suspension from official competitions after posting an explicit video on Instagram, igniting debate over athlete conduct rules.
Olympic hopeful Gabriel Lopes receives two-year suspension after posting intimate video online, highlighting growing concerns about athlete conduct in digital age
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been slapped with a driving ban after being caught racing down the M4 hard shoulder at 77mph during heavy traffic, sparking safety concerns.
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking lifetime ban preventing anyone born after 2007 from ever buying tobacco products, creating the world's first 'smoke-free generation'.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive weather phenomena including giant hail and potential tornadoes.
In a bizarre dating mishap, a man renowned for having one of the world's largest penises has been permanently banned from a yoga studio after accidentally striking an instructor during a class, leaving her with a concussion.
Australians battling gambling addiction are taking radical action by self-excluding from overseas betting platforms, as new research reveals how offshore operators are circumventing local bans.
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October heatwave sweeping across Queensland and Northern Territory, with temperatures set to shatter historical records and pose serious health risks.
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from school libraries sparks national outrage over censorship and cultural understanding in education.
Exclusive details emerge about the devastating death of a British grandmother abandoned by a cruise ship during a shore excursion on a remote Australian island.
A controversial plan to construct a massive pipeline from the Great Barrier Reef to drought-stricken western Queensland has ignited fierce debate, pitting environmental concerns against regional water security needs.
Queensland announces groundbreaking public sex offender registry as Daniel Morcombe's parents push for Australia-wide implementation to enhance child safety.
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case ended Ireland's ban on contraception, sparking a social revolution.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ignited a political firestorm by signing legislation that prohibits state universities from sponsoring H-1B visas for international staff and academics, raising concerns about academic freedom and research capabilities.
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI takes drastic measures to block suicide-related content following Guardian investigation revealing risks to vulnerable children and teenagers.
Spanish giants Real Madrid take legal action against European football governing body UEFA following threats to ban Super League clubs from competitions.
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, activist Bridget Gilly now faces renewed legislation. Discover why she's not backing down from this critical healthcare fight.