Badenoch-supporting US rapper Azealia Banks to attend Spectator summer party in London
Magazine’s editor Michael Gove will welcome performer who described Conservative party leader as ‘iconic’ The American rapper Azealia Banks said she had been invited to the Spectator magazine summer p...
Recruiter who was allowed to buy back his insolvent firm falls behind on payments after offering staff Vegas trip
Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed to HMRC A recruitment executive – who was allowed to buy back the assets of his bust company in instalm...
Spurs beat reigning champions Thunder in Game 7 to set up NBA finals date with Knicks
San Antonio Spurs 111–103 Oklahoma City Thunder Spurs seal series to advance to NBA finals against Knicks For large parts of this season, many wondered if the Oklahoma City Thunder had any weaknesses....
‘Your devices could be at risk’: how antivirus scams trade on fear
Urgent renewal emails and huge discounts figures are used to pressure people to hand over their data You have had McAfee antivirus software installed on your laptop for years after becoming fearful th...
I feel a lot of affection for a friend at work – could I be in love? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Would you want this to become sexual? If the answer is yes, then think about what might be holding you back I don’t know whether I am in love with my friend or not. We hang out a lot, because we work ...
‘One day I thought, that’s enough’: the people fighting back against pothole-riddled roads
The dire state of roads has provoked pothole vigilantes and become a political flashpoint from Manchester to Manhattan. How did we get here? Sitting in St Albans crown court, waiting for his case to b...
From bikinis to cat bowls: how museum gift stores became the place to shop
Curated edits mean people are treating museums as stand-alone shopping destinations rather than simply exit points First it came for bookshops. Then your favourite coffee shop. Now there is a new fron...
When will the EU punch its weight in a perilous world? That’s the question countries eager to join should be asking | Simon Tisdall
Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attention Giant butter mountains, wine lakes and an apocryphal EU ban on bendy b...
Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China
Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’ Japan’s defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunda...
Socceroos show resilience and spark but miss chances against Mexico in final audition for World Cup
Mexico defeat Australia 1-0 in friendly ahead of World Cup Loss adds to pressure on Tony Popovic to get squad selection right Australia may have lost their World Cup warm-up match to Mexico 1-0. But w...
Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA
Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windows Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tens of thousands of residents have been left wi...
Socceroos suffer 1-0 defeat against Mexico in pre-World Cup friendly
Mexico completely dominated Australia in the opening half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match....
Manhunt after car rams home, two stabbed
A man is on the run after he allegedly ploughed his car into a suburban home and stabbed a woman inside, just hours after attacking another man....
Labor’s key concession amid CGT furore
Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has been grilled on a key detail on small business carve-outs amid the backlash to the government’s CGT reform....
State intensifies war on illicit tobacco
One state’s war on illegal tobacco has escalated sharply, with 15 more shops forced to lock their doors under tough new compliance powers....
Australia to buy three second-hand US submarines under AUKUS shake-up
The US, UK and Australia have announced they will "streamline" the purchase, with Australia no longer buying new submarines, and acquiring three second-hand ones....
Why tonight's full moon will be a rare occurrence
If you look up to the full moon at sunset this evening, you may notice it looks ever so slightly smaller than usual....
Divers at Laos cave to continue search for two men thought to trapped further down
The remaining four men from a group of five were freed from the flooded cave on Saturday evening, in extraordinary and emotional scenes, as search efforts continue for two people thought to still be t...
Live: Kozzie adds to highlight reel with stunning goal against Giants
Kysaiah Pickett kicks a goal from the most unlikely of angles as the Demons and Giants tussle in Alice Springs. Follow live....
Germany’s embattled nightlife scene welcomes plan to reclassify clubs
There is hope that a change to building regulations could resurrect music clubs, which have been hit by rising rents, social shifts and noise disputes A move by the German government to reclassify nig...
Fed up with being taken for granted? Spoilt pig syndrome could change your life | Polly Hudson
As the writer, actor and hog owner Lena Dunham explained this week, pigs become entitled if you offer them unconditional generosity. Many humans are the same – but that doesn’t mean you have to put up...
Israel pursuing ‘scorched earth’ policy, says Lebanon PM, as more airstrikes hit country’s south
Nawaf Salam says Israel collectively punishing southern Lebanon and forcing people ‘into exile’ but defends security talks with Tel Aviv Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel on Saturday of pursuing...
Major Aukus switch to buy only secondhand subs from US means ‘significant’ cost savings, Marles says
Defence minister says ‘cost-effective’ decision to buy only secondhand Virginia nuclear-powered submarines will make training and operations easier Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news...
Long famed for its food, this Sydney suburb is about to get a nightlife boost
Sydneysiders are increasingly looking beyond the CBD for a nightlife fix – and Eastwood is the next go-to....
Drones and second-hand submarines: US 'grateful' for Australia as latest AUKUS details unveiled
The US has again demanded its allies step up their military budgets at a high-level international defence meeting in Singapore....
‘This can’t just keep happening’: The family taking a retail giant to court
Two teens, their uncle and his eight-year-old son allege they were asked to leave a Superdry store and are seeking damages in a “legally significant” case....
‘Battlefield’: Aus’ grim China warning
Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of a new frontline of global conflict, as he announces a new AUKUS move to counter the threat....
Cost of living: 2022 sign comes back to haunt Australia
A sign spotted outside a western Sydney fruit and vegetable store four years ago shows exactly why life is so hard in Australia today....
Shock move axes ‘essential’ court service
Domestic violence survivors will be left “isolated” during court appearances according to critics of a recent nonprofit funding withdrawal....
Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA
Thousands of homes are without power across Western Australia's south including Perth, after an intense storm crossed the coast overnight but residents have been warned the worst of the weather is yet...
US fires missile into ship trying to breach blockade to reach Iran
The US military fires a missile into the engine room of the merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says....
Man on the run in Melbourne after double stabbing
Victoria Police said a man crashed a car into a house in Melbourne's east before allegedly stabbing an occupant after committing another stabbing hours earlier....
Castro's indictment references a network of Cuban spies. Who were they?
In the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, prosecutors alluded to a network of spies called The Wasp Network. Here is what happened when they were deployed to Florida in the 1990s....
Another US air strike in the Pacific kills 'narco-terrorists' taking death toll to 202
It is the latest strike in a months-long series of attacks from the US on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean....
Barnaby Joyce's link to how e-bikes came to be everywhere
When Barnaby Joyce was deputy prime minister and transport minister in 2021, his assistant minister Kevin Hogan made a quiet, but hugely significant change to the Road Vehicle Standards Act....
Iranians back on internet after blackout — and send anti-regime videos viral
After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion....
Police 'open' to learning from volunteers who found remains in renewed search
A renewed search by volunteers for missing Tasmanian man Peter Willoughby led to the discovery of remains on Saturday. It's the second time this year a group of volunteers has made a significant find ...
Team 'astonished' as rider kicked out of Giro d'Italia Women
Lorena Wiebes powered to victory on stage one of Giro d'Italia Women, but was later kicked off the race for having an underweight bike, a finding that shocked her team....
Live: Winless Dragons make quick start, stunning Broncos at Lang Park
The Dragons are still waiting for a first NRL win of the season as they head north to Brisbane to take on a Broncos side without a victory in their last three matches. Follow live....
Ian McKellen joins march for LGBTQ+ equality in Commonwealth countries
Actor among protesters in central London highlighting laws in 29 countries where same-sex relationships remain illegal Ian McKellen has joined a march against the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people in C...
‘I want my life back’: drugs shortages lay bare economic impact of diamond crash in Botswana
Healthcare should be free but lack of essential supplies has led to patients being told to buy their own medicines In late 2023, Boitumelo Mosege fell sick. Her neck swelled up, her whole body itched ...
Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’
Former chancellor also tells Hay festival ‘good riddance’ to Tory MPs defecting to Reform Sajid Javid said that supporting Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership contest that ultimately made her pri...
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone ‘deliberately’ hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on day 1,558 Russia’s state nuclear energy com...
Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley
Four were part of seven-person group that had traveled to US to ascend North America’s tallest mountain Three people have died after falling while climbing Alaska ’s Mount McKinley, according to offic...
Man arrested after 40 people caught in suburban soccer brawl
The fight erupted after spectators reportedly went onto the field....
NRL Integrity Unit investigating Meninga over claims he courted Bulldogs duo
The Perth Bears coach has placed his employer, the NRL, in an awkward position after angering the Bulldogs by telling News Corp of his plans to poach two of their best players. ...
‘In tears’: Fresh blow for slain teen’s family
A Queensland family has lost everything in a devastating house fire, just six years after their teenage son was fatally stabbed....
‘Could escalate’: Terror fears before Bondi attack
A public hearing has heard 11 people were shot in just 29 seconds during Australia’s deadliest terror attack as security agencies face scrutiny over intelligence failures....
'People love nostalgia': Why Neal's football tracksuits are getting people talking
Here's how football continues to help some migrants hold onto pieces of home abroad....
Billionaire spends $136m in cash on Toorak mansion and block next door
The grand home sold for a price that was the subject of much speculation, but an extra part of the deal has since been revealed....
Budget won't be 'main driver' if house prices fall, housing minister says
The housing minister says the federal budget will have only a "mild" impact on house prices, and if predictions bear out that house prices may drop by 10 per cent, that won't be due to the government'...
Kate Ceberano swaps singing for embroidery
The Australian rock icon is sharing her other passion: embroidery and quilting....
Police find 11yo boy who went missing in wild weather in Perth
An 11-year-old autistic boy, who is non-verbal, has been found after going missing from Perth's western suburbs in wild weather on Saturday afternoon....
Rising Sun the only light needed in new Australian Dance Theatre work
The Australian Dance Theatre's first Indigenous artistic director had some dark days after the Voice referendum, but he shines a light on reconciliation in a new outdoor performance set to the rhythm ...
Flotilla activists take evidence of alleged abuse to international court
Eleven Australians detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court alleging abuse, torture and other violations during th...
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair after musicians cancel
Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time and The Commodores all said they would not perform after alleging they were misled about the nature of the event....
Fireworks to replace Vivid’s officially cancelled drone shows
The festival’s keenly awaited drone shows have been cancelled after nearly 90 drones fell from the sky on Monday....
University entry was the hardest it’s ever been this year. Next year will be worse
Sydney’s year 12 cohort will be impacted by a major change to the way in which domestic students’ degrees are funded for 2027....
‘This can’t just keep happening’: The family taking a retail giant to court
Two teens, their uncle and his eight-year-old son allege they were asked to leave a Superdry store and are seeking damages in a “legally significant” case....
Trump says he will headline US birthday event himself after artists drop out
Several musical performers scheduled to appear in the celebration have cancelled, citing concerns about its association with the US president....
Leaked audio reveals strata giant caught asking contractor for kickbacks
When a strata manager brazenly asked for a kickback to award a contract for work, the contractor was in shock. “I felt like I’d been struck across the face with a fish,” he said....
Children’s disability workers to be axed as NDIS changes loom
The Brotherhood of St Laurence is set to axe up to 45 of its early childhood coordinator roles, currently funded under a contract with the National Disability Insurance Scheme, as it transitions to a ...
Hanson’s huge call on PM ambitions
The One Nation leader has made a big call on her political future, including her ability to perform in the nation’s top job....
Brian wants to go to the United States. He’s worried he won’t be let in
The travel agent has seen a fall in the numbers of Australians travelling to the United States – a trend backed up by stark new figures....
Australia talks about reconciliation — but how does it translate?
Reconciliation Week calls on Australians to go "All In". But for some migrants, joining the conversation is not so simple....
Lilian has deleted Hinge hundreds of times. Now she's trying a live dating show
Dating apps have been losing users in recent years. What's emerging, experts say, isn't just a trend....
Mary Rose has had eleven exorcisms. Her priest says demand for them is rising
In the Philippines, priests are increasingly carrying out exorcisms. But mental health experts are worried about misdiagnosis....
Travel mistake costing Aussies $6bn a year
New research has exposed the staggering amount Aussie holiday-makers are losing each year when they chart a course on the globe....
US pleads with ‘scared’ Aussie travellers
The US tourism chief has hit back amid heightened fears among Aussies that they might be detained or turned away by customs over entry rules under the Trump administration....
Brian wants to go to the United States. He’s worried he won’t be let in
The travel agent has seen a fall in the numbers of Australians travelling to the United States – a trend backed up by stark new figures....
Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as he shifts tone on China
While the US defence secretary struck a more conciliatory tone on China, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the seabed was “becoming a battlefield”....
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be quietly setting up run for president, as Democrats continue to flounder
One of Donald Trump’s highest profile political enemies is making quiet moves that hint at a career switch. It might be a “mistake”....
Australia singled out by Secretary of War
The US Secretary of War and Pentagon Chief has singled out Australia with a special shout-out while taking aim at China....
No one talks about those who wanted children and never had them. It’s time we did
It’s a complicated and silent grief when you end up unintentionally childless. But there’s a good life out the other side....
Who might make or miss out on Popovic's Socceroos World Cup squad?
Several Socceroos remain locked in a battle for places as Popovic nears his World Cup squad call....
Young family pay $2,255,000 for inner-east Victorian house
Young families and downsizers battled it out for a double-fronted Victorian at auction on Saturday, as buyers get hesitant and investors stay scarce....
‘Getting harder’: Update on Aussie hero’s cancer battle
The wife of Professor Richard Scolyer has given an update on his battle with brain cancer, saying that “things are steadily getting harder”....
A record number of Australians are cruising, but they’re facing a problem
While Australians are still keen cruise goers, Australia itself is slowly sailing into the doldrums, with a dwindling number of ships visiting our shores....
First home buyers pay $1m for villa as market reality sinks in for vendors
Low opening bids and passed-in properties are becoming the norm in a “reasonably tough” market as a triumvirate of factors shifts power in favour of buyers....
Australian flotilla participants join ICC case, alleging abuse in Israeli custody
Eleven Australians were detained by Israel while on board a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza....
Autism may be as common in women as men. Yet many go undiagnosed
Autism has long been seen as a condition affecting boys. Researchers say that understanding is finally changing....
‘Six months’: Huge crisis set to hit the world
A devastating worldwide crisis is brewing, with millions of people across the globe set to face disaster within a few short months....
Family killed in horror bus crash
A bus smashed into stopped traffic on a major US interstate, killing all four members of a family and causing complete choas....
US defence secretary praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ on defence spending
US defence secretary has heaped praise on Australia and other Pacific allies for upping their defence spending as he said they could not rely on the generosity of the American taxpayer....
No one talks about those who wanted children and never had them. It’s time we did
It’s a complicated and silent grief when you end up unintentionally childless. But there’s a good life out the other side....
Secrecy, loyalty, discipline: Videos, texts blow lid on Brethren election conduct
Church elders were caught on camera coaching volunteers to be evasive and aggressive, undermining the separatist religion’s claims it played no role in the federal election....
How much it costs to live in Sydney’s most expensive suburb
Buy an average kind of house in what’s become Australia’s priciest suburb – and you’ll have no change left from a staggering $11 million....
House prices are falling. So why are many Australians still struggling to buy?
Borrowing power is shrinking faster than house prices, leaving many buyers no closer to owning a home....
First diver freed from Laos cave as rescue mission intensifies
A specialist diving crew from around the world have arrived in Laos to help retrieve the other trapped men....
Hospital systems pass first test after suspected Ebola case in Melbourne
Victorian health authorities are on high alert for diphtheria and Ebola following outbreaks elsewhere....
Rickety ride owner face court’s wrath
An NSW amusement park owner has landed in hot water after refusing to dismantle “unsafe” and “dilapidated” rides....
The senior ministers, an unholy alliance and the documents the government doesn’t want you to see
Debate inside the NSW Parliament this week felt like a glimpse into the world’s most dysfunctional family dinner....
Cydnee is chasing Australia's football peak. She's already overcome more than most
As Australia gears up for a tricky FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, eyes are on the next generation of stars....
Pete Hegseth warns Chinese military threatens 'balance of power' in the Pacific
Pete Hegseth issued a warning to US allies, saying the US needs "partners, not protectorates"....
How far have the US and Iran got towards ending the war?
This is not the first time the US President has said a deal with Iran is on the verge of being secured. What are the roadblocks?...
‘Please’: 18yo handcuffed as he bled to death
Henry Nowak pleaded “I can’t breathe” as he lay bleeding to death on the street, handcuffed by police – after being accused of racism by his knife-obsessed killer....
Same day surgeries to free up hospital beds
One Aussie state is freeing up hospital beds by sending people home on the same day they get one of 14 key types of surgery....
How more than 1 million landlords will escape negative gearing changes
Overhauling property taxes was key to Jim Chalmers’ federal budget. But grandfathering and carve-outs will leave millions untouched....
Inside the ‘redemption campaign’ to reinstall James Hird
It began with a telephone message from former Bombers chairman Paul Little to David Barham in the days following Essendon’s 10-goal loss to Adelaide in round two last year. Little wanted a meeting....
Trump’s misfire: The electric car takeover is now unstoppable
The old car world order is facing demolition and the US president has helped accelerate the process....
Retailers under attack from both weak demand, and rising costs
Should the conflict continue, higher prices and a shortage of certain goods would have knock-on effects....
What an 81-year-old is teaching young Australians about managing stress
In a Sydney dojo, karate is being used to build more than physical strength....
How to stay happy in a relationship, according to long-married couples
According to successful couples, these three things are key....
Secrecy, loyalty, discipline: Videos, texts blow lid on Brethren election conduct
Church elders were caught on camera coaching volunteers to be evasive and aggressive, undermining the separatist religion’s claims it played no role in the federal election....
Djokovic, de Minaur knocked out of Roland-Garros as young stars emerge
Novak Djokovic’s bid for an elusive 25th major title has ended in Paris after youngsters Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik each claimed major scalps in the third round....
If Jetstar’s going to weigh cabin bags, they should weigh passengers too
I was left occupying half a seat, while the overweight person next to me was allowed to purchase one seat when they should have been paying for two....
Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides
More than 1,200 packages of the salt and other goods were sent to people in 41 countries....
Murderer was secretly managing business putting workers on mega-project
The labour hire company has had its licence torn up but not before winning support under a state government program designed to promote women on construction sites....
If Jetstar’s going to weigh cabin bags, they should weigh passengers too
I was left occupying half a seat, while the overweight person next to me was allowed to purchase one seat when they should have been paying for two....
Norway turned oil into a trillion-dollar fortune. Why didn't Australia?
Australia's resources boom prompts questions about public benefit and whether Norway offers useful lessons....
Rate rise reprieve, a warning for Australians — and the everyday cost going up
The key money stories this week, broken down simply and what they mean for you....
Adrian Portelli’s giveaway business to be outlawed
Billionaire Adrian Portelli’s lawyers have urged the government to not paint the whole industry with the same brush, as gambling reforms target giveaway businesses....
I’ve been a backpacker for two decades. Here are 20 things I’ve learnt
Overnight buses are never worth it, hostels still suck, you always pack too much and the greatest luxury you’ll ever need is time....
Women were wondering if Luke Sayers was a massive grub. Then the text messages to his wife dropped
The strained text messages between the former Carlton president and his now estranged wife, Cate, have gripped the nation this week....
It’s not hot or new, but this classic laneway bar has still got it, especially after midnight
Under this archway, in this quintessentially Melbourne laneway, absinthe still makes the heart grow fonder....
Workplace watchdog missing in action on Big Build violence claims
While WorkSafe has a team dedicated to Victorian infrastructure projects, the watchdog has confirmed it is not currently pursuing any cases through the courts....
As big as 175 MCG fields: The mega data centre coming to Melbourne’s west
The 350-hectare hub – the biggest ever publicly proposed in Australia – would need more power than the total output of Victoria’s largest coal-fired power station....
Women were wondering if Luke Sayers was a massive grub. Then the text messages to his wife dropped
The strained text messages between the former Carlton president and his now estranged wife, Cate, have gripped the nation this week....
KPMG CEO resigns as whistleblower scandal erupts
The consulting group has lost its top two executives after confirming another case where confidential customer information was allegedly shared for financial gain....
Real estate agent found with suspected bomb, shotgun under daughter’s cot
Neighbours were evacuated after a police raid on Mason Staver’s Abbotsford home allegedly uncovered a suspected bomb and a cache of weapons....