System failed to stop Queensland childcare predator
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces calls to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from the outgoing head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
A parliamentary committee calls for a major overhaul of Victoria's IBAC, including a broader definition of corrupt conduct and stronger oversight of police. Read the key recommendations.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Here's how it will work, which platforms are included, and what it means for users. Get the full explainer.
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
The City watchdog has ended the freeze on motor finance complaints earlier than planned. Discover the new deadlines and the multi-billion pound implications for lenders and consumers.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant faces Senate questions on Roblox's child protection measures following a Guardian investigation. Read the full details and official response.
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, defends the nation's Online Safety Act against US criticism, highlighting its role in protecting citizens from online harm. Read the full story.
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
Peter Wright, the engineer who co-created F1's revolutionary 'ground effect' chassis for Lotus, has died. His later safety work saved countless lives. Read his remarkable story.
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance crisis after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to reclaim their dream.
Two dozen First World War heroes buried in unmarked pauper's graves in South London for over a century are finally receiving individual headstones. Discover how to check if you're related.
Queensland's corruption watchdog finds ex-Townsville mayor Troy Thompson fabricated cancer diagnosis and military history. Discover the full investigation findings.
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation as a UK deepfake company is blocked in Australia for generating child exploitation material. Follow our live politics blog.
Former NSW Labor staffer gives secret evidence about 2014 phone call from Chris Minns querying fundraiser donations. Premier denies any wrongdoing. Read the latest developments.
Richard Lloyd MBE, passionate countryside protector and former Countryside Commission leader, has passed away at 81. Discover his remarkable environmental legacy.
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
An ATO call centre worker employed by Probe Operations applies for a 'same job, same pay' order, challenging the tax office's use of outsourced labour. Could this set a new precedent?
UK gambling firms made £12.6bn in a year, with online casino winnings up 15%. Calls grow for tax rises on the industry ahead of the budget. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen declares Ukraine's borders are inviolable as US, EU, and Kyiv officials meet in Geneva to discuss a draft peace plan. Follow the latest updates.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. Discover which platforms are included, how age checks work, and the appeal process for wrongful bans.
The European Commission faces criticism over plans to streamline GDPR and delay AI Act implementation, aiming to save businesses €5bn by 2029. Read the full analysis.
The European Commission unveils a 'military mobility' plan to create a 'military Schengen' zone, easing cross-border movement for armed forces to counter potential Russian aggression. Read the full strategy.
Forensic scientists in Mexico are using pig carcasses, drones and AI to locate clandestine graves of drug war victims. Discover how this innovative approach helps desperate families.
Slovenia passes controversial 'Šutar law' granting police sweeping powers in Roma neighbourhoods, sparking EU discrimination concerns. Critics warn it targets an entire minority.