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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.…
China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’
The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai.…
Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.…
Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife
Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 deathFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesG…
‘The pigeon came to them seeking help’: California firefighters give oxygen to suffering bird
A crew in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Oakland spotted a pigeon ‘in distress’ after a vehicle fireHeartwarming footage of California firefighter…
Australia news live: Telstra CEO to face parliamentary inquiry over mobile outage
Vicki Brady due to appear at inquiry over mobile outage last week. Follow today’s news live.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
Inquest reopened into death of 14-year-old boy after TikTok ‘blackout challenge’
Landmark high court ruling calls for fresh inquiry into Jools Sweeney’s death to allow for previously omitted social media evidenceThe inquest into th…
‘We are waiting with bated breath’: Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record, BoM says
Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing ala…
Smoking rates fall to historic low across Australia despite the rise of illicit tobacco
Long-running AIHW survey shows daily rates of smoking dropped to 5.6% last year – down from 8.3% two years agoGet our breaking news email, free app or…
‘Keys to the kingdom’: hackers who gained access to heart of London transport network jailed
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 19, sentenced to five and a half years each for cyber-attack that cost Transport for London £39mThe teenage hacke…
Police release images of clothes to help identify victims of alleged Sydney childcare paedophile
AFP release images of children’s clothes found on electronic devices seized as part of investigation into Hamish Tait Get our breaking news email, fre…
ANU denies it ‘lost control’ to a pro-Palestine encampment, royal commission hears
Internal safety review at Australian National University found encampment had ‘high’ psychosocial risk ratingFollow our Australia news live blog for l…
Australia news live: Josh Thomas weighs in on Divine Playhouse debate; meth surges in workplace drug use survey
Comedian backs LGBTQ+ theatre in ‘David v Goliath’ fight. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore Aus…
New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.…
Man arrested on suspicion of posting social media threat to shoot Nigel Farage
Met police detain man in his 20s after post on X was reported to them by parliamentary authorities in MayA man has been arrested on suspicion of publi…
Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
Environment Canada issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellowSmoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toro…
Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.…
Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match
The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.…
Unheard David Bowie songs from 1965 to be released – including ones with Jimmy Page on guitar
Compilation entitled David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings will be released in September, collating material from when he recorded as Davy JonesUnhea…
Greater gliders not as great at gliding as thought – but still look like magic carpets, experts say
While new study challenges assumptions about how far they travel, witnessing them in action still takes your breath away, scientists sayFollow our Aus…
One small pen for one giant fee: Buzz Aldrin’s mission-saving felt-tip up for auction
Sotheby’s expects second man on moon’s marker, crucial to Apollo 11 return, to reach astronomical sumThe felt-tip pen Buzz Aldrin used to fix a broken…
School in remote SA Indigenous community on list of places where accused paedophile worked
Police investigating Hamish Tait – who faces 329 child abuse charges – have released list of 55 locations where he worked or attendedGet our breaking …
Brisbane child accused of school stabbing allegedly faced ‘racist’ abuse, court hears
Alleged attack may have been motivated by a social media post, police prosecutor tells courtFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …
Barnaby Joyce claims Australia is a ‘Christian nation’ and says many First Nations people would agree
One Nation MP refines party’s view on national identity as he accepts award for ‘political courage’ at anti-abortion gala organised by Joanna HoweFoll…
Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations
Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert saysFollow our A…
Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’
Angus Taylor has stated his opposition, but discussion paper’s authors warn ‘if we want a different outcome, we need to be prepared to do things diffe…
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?…
Why the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World Cup
The World Cup has ignited debate in the UK over wearing or displaying the England flag.…
World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash
Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.…
Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?
Severe weather conditions are likely to get worse due to climate change.…