Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
Matt Barr, 42, from London, holds the medically verified record for the world's largest penis, measuring over 14 inches. He invites other men to come forward and see if they can outdo him.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
TikTok sensation Addison Rae reflects on her Grammy-nominated debut album, learning to navigate fame, and why 'life is lonely' in an exclusive interview. Discover her journey from viral dancer to critical acclaim.
The Guggenheim Foundation has abandoned plans to build a satellite museum in a protected Basque nature reserve following major environmental protests. Campaigners celebrate a victory for local wildlife.
Decommissioned London Underground signs are on sale for up to £2,000. The London Transport Museum calls it a chance to own a piece of transport history. See the collection now.
Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Time Out's writer crowns Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A as London's best non-art exhibition of 2025. Discover the queen's fashion, legacy, and why it runs until March 2026.
Rome's new Colosseo-Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia metro stations open, showcasing stunning archaeological finds after years of construction delays. A journey through ancient history.
A young boy knocks over a £240,765 gold wedding crown at a Beijing museum. Experts estimate £42,420 in damage as liability questions arise. Read the latest.
The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure, aiming to foster unity and showcase the country's rich heritage. Discover the treasures inside and the challenges that remain.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.
A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.
A Queensland Museum education programme sponsored by Shell is under fire for allegedly omitting fossil fuels as the primary cause of climate change in its teaching materials. Advocacy group demands review.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe unveils a fabric collection with Liberty and the Imperial War Museum, born from her prison craft. Explore how creativity became a tool for survival. Visit the free exhibition.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
The £4m Chew Valley Hoard, a treasure of 2,584 Norman conquest coins, will be exhibited in Bath from 2027. Discover the story of its discovery and its historical significance.
A collection of 1,700 irreplaceable military drawings, valued at £500,000, was lost after a van was stolen in Livingston and set ablaze. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.