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Bill Gates foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, external review finds
Staff ‘raised on multiple occasions’ risks of tech mogul’s philanthropic body associating with disgraced financierA new external review commissioned b…
Black lands, Mexican bands: how a southern rural family built a Latino cultural hub
As the Latino population of North Carolina booms, opportunities abound – and Donal Gooch is capitalizing on changing nature of his home regionDonal Go…
Bangladesh face Australia Test might as Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon return
Australia return to full strength for two-Test series against Bangladesh, as injured trio return to strengthen squad.…
D4vd set to appear in court over death of teen girl found in his Tesla
Prosecutors seeking to try musician, born David Anthony Burke, for murder over death of Celeste Rivas HernandezSinger-songwriter D4vd is set to appear…
Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
Maps of Hope has been certified by Proudly Human, a company led by former chief scientist, Dr Alan Finkel A collection of speeches and writings by Pop…
Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was not supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence, review finds
Interim report not able to draw ‘nexus’ between matters referred to child protection and circumstances leading to five-year-old’s alleged murder•Warni…
Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce dogged by Tommy Robinson questions – and by a dog – in spiky ABC interview
One Nation MP grilled in 7.30 interview about Pauline Hanson’s podcast interview by far-right activist. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news …
Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges
Polarizing social media influencers are being held in federal detention in Miami as district judge considers extraditionSocial media influencers Andre…
‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets
Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or…
At-home STI test pulled from Australian shelves after failing to detect infections
Exclusive: TGA finds Touch Biotechnology test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea ‘is not reliable’ and has affected an unspecified number of peopleGet our b…
Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average
Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areasGet our breaking news…
Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children
Global increase in cases of predators coercing children to harm themselves or produce child sexual abuse materialCases of predators coercing children …
Bad Bunny concert in Milan abandoned because of hailstorm
Fans evacuated from sold-out open-air show as organisers promise full refundsAn open-air show by the Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny was abandoned i…
Victoria announces new social media ‘demasking’ powers for accounts accused of vilification
New laws would give Vcat power to force social and AI platforms to identify anonymous users in move premier says will protect childrenGet our breaking…
Man dies after cross-border police pursuit ends in NSW northern rivers
Car chase began in Queensland after report of armed man on Gold Coast late on Saturday, police sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on charges of rape and sex trafficking
UK to seek extradition over sexual exploitation, ‘extreme pornography’ and assault and indecent images of a childAndrew and Tristan Tate, brothers who…
ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’ assessments
Australia risks ‘shipping’ intellectual capability overseas if educational rigour not restored, experts warnGet our breaking news email, free app or d…
Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions
African communities have spent decades developing practical, tested ways to live with extreme heat.…
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.…
Conman targeted the elderly to defraud them out of millions
Steven Long stole £11.5m from 115 victims to fund his lavish lifestyle.…
16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's calm reaction to Haaland's bromance
We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.…
Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup …
Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier using a box fan
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips fo…
Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry
The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.…
Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch
One UK man whose bill is usually less than £1 says he ‘almost had a heart attack’ when he saw £5.8bn invoicePeople always suspected big tech was greed…
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to kn…
West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.…
Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?…
Texas floods ravage through southwestern areas of state
At least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.…
Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain
The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.…