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Australia bans social media: Reddit and Kick blocked

Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.

China Sees Eerie Parallels in Trump's America

Chinese observers draw unsettling parallels between Trump's cultural transformation of America and their own historical experience, noting familiar patterns of ideological purification and nationalist fervour.

V&A East: Unapologetically Diverse Museum for Gen Z

The new V&A East museum in Stratford promises to revolutionise the museum experience with diverse collections, digital innovation and community focus designed to captivate younger audiences.

NZ scraps Māori culture rules in schools

The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural practices in classrooms, sparking debate about cultural preservation versus educational flexibility.

Rome's Ancient Torre dei Conti Tower Collapses

A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.

Orwell and Bowie: Future Predictors Revealed

New research reveals how literary giant George Orwell and music legend David Bowie accurately forecast technological and societal trends decades before they emerged.

Farage's radical business deregulation plan

Nigel Farage announces sweeping deregulation plans, vowing to tear up EU laws and slash business taxes in his boldest economic vision yet for Britain's future.

Art as Medicine: How Culture Heals Body and Mind

Groundbreaking research reveals how museums, galleries and cultural experiences are being prescribed by doctors to treat everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions, transforming healthcare in Britain.

Art Galleries Reduce Stress by 32%, Study Finds

New research reveals that spending time in art galleries significantly reduces stress hormones and improves mental wellbeing. Discover how cultural engagement could be your new prescription for calm.

NSW Govt strikes major crossbench deal on key reforms

The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.

Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban

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.

Australia's Mechanics' Institutes: Community Hubs Reborn

Discover how historic Mechanics' Institutes across Australia are transforming into vital community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to digital literacy workshops while preserving their rich heritage.

World's Most Valuable Museum Opens After 20-Year Build

After two decades of planning and construction, the monumental Museum of Planetary Heritage has finally opened its doors, housing artefacts valued at nearly £1 billion in a spectacular new cultural landmark.

Pasolini's urgent warning about modern fascism

Fifty years after his brutal murder, Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini's chilling predictions about modern fascism feel startlingly relevant in today's political climate.

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