Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
Four protesters arrested after custard and apple crumble thrown at the Imperial State Crown display. Group demands citizen's assembly to 'tax extreme wealth'. Full story.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at the Imperial State Crown display. Four people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Get the latest updates.
The Tower of London is closed after protesters threw food at a Crown Jewels display case. Four people are in custody. Follow for live updates.
Sadiq Khan to decide on future of multi-billion pound Canada Water Masterplan after developer British Land seeks drastic affordable housing reduction. Read the latest.
Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Payments giant Visa is relocating its European headquarters to Canary Wharf, joining a wave of financial firms investing in the resurgent London district. Read the full story.
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.
Tehran's reservoirs are nearly empty, forcing water rationing and potential evacuation for 15 million. Experts cite climate change and mismanagement. Could London be next?
A man from a prominent Melbourne family has been found guilty of digitally raping his friend's girlfriend. The jury heard he pretended to be her boyfriend in a dark bedroom.
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Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Sydney's datacentre water demand could surpass Canberra's entire supply within a decade. Experts warn of a crisis as AI growth strains resources. Read the full analysis.
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
A Kent water treatment works that failed, cutting off tens of thousands, was warned over contamination risks. The boil notice lasts 10 days. Read the latest.
A unique converted Victorian water tower in Woolwich, London, hits the market for £1.5m. The nine-storey home boasts five bedrooms, two kitchens, and panoramic views reaching Wembley. Explore this historic property.
The water regulator Ofwat has delayed Thames Water's vital refinancing, casting doubt on its survival plan. What does this mean for the debt-laden utility and its customers? Read the full analysis.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
The Victorian government will legislate to make coercive control a criminal offence in 2026, matching an opposition pledge. Read the details of this major policy shift.