Parts of Australia face severe heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40C in New South Wales, while bushfires in Tasmania threaten properties. Follow the latest weather warnings and safety advice.
A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.
A 34-year-old British tourist was stabbed in the arm during a fight outside a popular Phuket beach club. Police are reviewing CCTV as safety concerns grow following a series of tourist incidents. Read the latest.
Tasmania's landmark £1.13bn AFL stadium is poised for approval in a critical parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's historic entry into the national league. Read the full story.
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.
After a 30-year labour of love, the Palawa people of Tasmania have resurrected their lost language, palawa kani. Today, children are born hearing its sounds for the first time in 150 years.
Sydney's first new harbour beach in decades has opened at Bedlam Bay. While offering a scenic swim spot, visitors are advised to watch for oyster shells. Discover this urban oasis.
A festive reindeer named Buddy sparked a major overnight search involving police, coastguard and Royal Marines after escaping in Formby. Read how Christmas was saved.
Discover expert tips from stylists and designers on transforming your beachwear into chic evening attire. Learn how to manage hair, makeup, and versatile cover-ups for a seamless summer style shift.
A reindeer caused festive chaos after bolting from a Southport parade, leading to a major rescue operation on Formby Beach. Read the full story of the dramatic recovery.
The Beach Boys confirm a single UK show in London for 2026, celebrating 60 years of Pet Sounds. Find out how to secure your tickets now before they sell out.
Former Guardian photography chief Roger Tooth captures a stunning iPhone photo of a dog leaping near an Antony Gormley statue on Crosby beach. Discover the story behind this magical shot.
Discover why Zanzibar, with its bomb-shell beaches and 300 days of sun, is the ultimate budget-friendly paradise. Go now before over-tourism changes it forever.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
A Swiss woman has died and a man was injured in a bull shark attack at a remote NSW beach. Beaches have now reopened after surveillance. Learn more about the incident and safety advice.
A woman in her 20s has died and a man seriously injured after a rare dual shark attack at Kylies Beach, New South Wales. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
A woman in her 20s has died and a man critically injured in a shark attack at Crowdy Bay beach on NSW mid-north coast. Emergency services responded to the incident early Thursday morning.
Discover why Croyde in north Devon offers the perfect winter weekend escape with empty surfing beaches, cosy pubs and stunning coastal walks away from the summer crowds.
Dock & Bay's massive Black Friday sale offers up to 70% off sustainable towels, ponchos and home essentials. Shop the eco-friendly collection from November 24 to December 1.
A rare three-metre giant oarfish, famed in Japanese folklore as a herald of disaster, was found on a Tasmanian beach. Scientists confirm there's no link to earthquakes.
Natividad Perez-Hernandez, mother of controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, was violently held during a terrifying home invasion in Florida while her son was livestreaming.
Witness the dramatic seabird feeding frenzy at Tyrella Beach, County Down, where gannets, gulls and cormorants hunt fish in a spectacular natural display of survival.
Witness the breathtaking November 2025 Supermoon as it illuminates Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach in this mesmerising timelapse footage capturing celestial magic over Australia's coastline.
The dramatic cliffside beauty of Bali's Kelingking Beach is set for a major accessibility overhaul as construction begins on a controversial new lift system, sparking debate between tourism development and environmental preservation.
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious wooden shipwreck that emerged from the sands of a Victorian beach, potentially revealing secrets from over a century ago.
Beachgoers issued urgent safety warning after highly venomous weever fish discovered on Kent shoreline. Experts reveal how to spot and avoid Britain's most dangerous sea creature.
A poignant message from a First World War soldier has been found washed up on a remote Australian beach, 107 years after it was cast into the sea, creating an extraordinary historical discovery.