Australia reluctant to lower city speed limits, experts warn
Road safety experts say Australia is falling behind in adopting 30km/h zones, with NSW accused of stalling despite rising pedestrian deaths.
Category : Politics
Australia's Lesson from Global Populism: Avoid Hanson's Path
A quarter of democracies are led by authoritarians; Australia can learn from global populist disasters to avoid following Pauline Hanson, writes Julianne Schultz.
Canada's World Cup exit revives Davies injury questions
Canada's World Cup ended without Alphonso Davies playing in the knockout loss to Morocco, reigniting debate over how his injury was handled by the national team.
NHS app to use AI for patient triage
The NHS will use AI on its app to triage patients, directing them to GP, pharmacy, or A&E. The update is expected to reach 200,000 patients in the next year, part of a £10bn overhaul.
Trump seeks delay on Carroll payout
Donald Trump's lawyers request more time to pay $5.8m sexual abuse judgment to E Jean Carroll, citing new lead counsel, days after Supreme Court declined appeal.
French chief condemns Chilavert's racist remarks
French football federation president Philippe Diallo condemns José Luis Chilavert's racist remarks calling France 'a squad from Africa' ahead of their World Cup match.
Ezra Jin released from China, reunites with family in US
Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, was released from a Chinese prison and reunited with his family in the US. He was detained in a crackdown on Christians. His release followed lobbying by President Trump.
Trump offers to mediate Ukraine peace in call with Putin
Donald Trump held a 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin, offering to help end the Ukraine war. Zelenskyy also spoke with Trump, seeing a real prospect for peace.
Stalker neighbours turned dream Welsh farmhouse into nightmare
A couple's dream of renovating a Welsh farmhouse became a nightmare when neighbours Francis and Cassie Collins launched a campaign of terror involving weapons, petrol bombs, and stalking.
Nigel Farage's Future in Question Amid Reform UK Turmoil
Nigel Farage faces pressure over a £5m gift, byelection losses, and internal divisions, but allies dismiss exit speculation as wishful thinking.
Pope Leo's Moral Stand Against Immoral World Leaders
Pope Leo condemns Trump, Putin, Netanyahu as immoral; calls for just-war reform and moral revival in global politics.
Tehan rejects One Nation coalition despite conservative rift
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says the Coalition will not ally with One Nation, as polls show the rightwing party surging and internal splits emerge over strategy.
England World Cup game: Can I take day off or be late for work?
Millions of fans face a tricky Monday after England's 1am kick-off against Mexico. Know your rights on sick leave, lateness, and overtime.
Trump hails 'golden age of America' in 250th anniversary speech
President Donald Trump delivered a late-night campaign-style speech in Washington DC, hailing America's 'golden age' during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, despite extreme weather and a white nationalist march.
Woman charged with murder of four-year-old boy on Central Coast
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder after the body of a four-year-old boy was discovered at a home in Wyong on the New South Wales Central Coast, with significant arm injuries.
Deepfake video of Bruno Fernandes used by illegal casino
Illegal online casino QH88 used AI-generated deepfake video of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and fake BBC stories to falsely claim endorsement, raising concerns about unlicensed betting operators.
Burnham's reindustrialisation plan: hope for Britain
Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism' proposes reindustrialisation to revive areas hit by deindustrialisation. The scale is vast, with a potential £1.41tn cost over 10 years, but his plan offers hope.
MCC Brussels in crisis after Orbán ousting
Viktor Orbán's favorite thinktank, MCC Brussels, faces a cash crunch after Hungary's new PM launches an investigation into state financing, threatening its future.
Trump's 250th anniversary speech: boring and hubristic
Donald Trump's 250th anniversary speech was anticlimactic and boring, disappointing even his base. He rambled about grievances, voter ID, and military boasts, failing to deliver a unifying message.
Farage failed to declare gifts from convicted fraudster
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick admits Nigel Farage accepted staff, security, and accommodation from George Cottrell, a crypto entrepreneur convicted of wire fraud, before becoming an MP.
Green Man festival refugee training programme turns 10
Green Man festival in Wales celebrates 10 years of training refugees and asylum seekers, helping them gain skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging through work placements.
Burnham aims to shake up UK transport with Bee Network
Andy Burnham plans to extend Manchester's Bee Network bus system nationwide, aiming to replace deregulated transport with public control and integrated services.
US Independence 250 Years: A Warning Against Modern Tyranny
As the US marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, parallels between King George's grievances and Trump's actions highlight threats to democracy and rule of law.
LadBible CEO: Meta shake-up 'tough pill to swallow'
LadBible's CEO Solomou says Meta's algorithm shift favoring creators caused a 41% drop in indirect revenue, forcing digital publishers to rethink business models.
Why Republicans are red and Democrats blue: history
The red/blue political color scheme is a recent phenomenon, solidified in the 2000 election, but it oversimplifies America's diverse beliefs and creates division.
Mamdani vs Trump: Two Visions for America's Future
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for unity in his July 3 speech, while President Donald Trump rewrote history at Mount Rushmore, offering starkly different visions for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Gotland prepares for potential Russian attack
Sweden's Gotland island is rapidly remilitarising with conscripts and civil defence initiatives to deter a potential Russian invasion, as Nato expands in the Baltic.
Gaza protests against Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics
Incidents involving Scott Wiener and Dan Goldman underscore how the Israel-Palestine conflict is transforming US elections, with aggressive protest tactics sparking backlash.
Venezuelan student's second chance after bus shooting
Jesús Piñero was shot by a robber on a bus in Caracas in 2016. He survived a punctured lung and now teaches, finishes a PhD, and lives in his own apartment.
Paul Pelosi could face charge after hit-and-run crash
Paul Pelosi, husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, could face misdemeanor charges after hitting a parked car in Yountville, California, and leaving the scene. No injuries reported.
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