The Al Madina Dawah centre in Bankstown has shut permanently after Canterbury Bankstown council issued a directive. The closure follows scrutiny of cleric Wisam Haddad after the Bondi attack. Read the full story.
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
Creating sexual images without consent, including via AI like Grok, becomes a crime this week. Science Secretary Liz Kendall announces move after cabinet ministers targeted. Read the full story.
Cynthia Nixon, Mark Ruffalo and Ilana Glazer join doctors and rights groups in urgent letter demanding Israel restore medical care to Gaza's 'collapsed' health system. Read the full story.
The National Trust is making its stately homes more welcoming, inviting visitors to sit on furniture and use historic libraries. Discover the properties involved and the charity's new initiatives for 2024.
Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan's 'Reef, Beef & Bubbles' menu. Get a 6oz steak, half lobster, sides and a drink for just £24.95. Available weekdays until 26th Jan.
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests and raised serious questions about the agency's use-of-force policies and accountability.
An Ashes tour uncovers Australia's vibrant, accessible cricket culture, starkly contrasting England's privatised model. Discover why English fans now envy their colonial offspring's sporting ethos.
Discover how 'analogue bags' filled with puzzles and knitting are helping Brits reduce screen time. This new trend swaps smartphones for offline activities to combat digital fatigue.
Exclusive report from Maseru: Trump's 2025 tariffs chill Lesotho's economy, causing layoffs and slashing growth forecasts. Women queue daily for scarce factory work as the vital US trade deal hangs in the balance.
DC John Rigby dismissed without notice after pleading guilty to paying a child for sex and unauthorised computer access. He awaits sentencing in January.
A reader asked how her 69-year-old sister on benefits can get online. We explain social tariffs, free data schemes, and local help available for affordable internet access in the UK.
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
The head of the world's biggest tech trade show, CES, has criticised the UK government for its lack of support for startups, as British exhibitors fall sharply. Read why industry leaders warn the UK risks losing ground.
Ben Lennard shares his journey with pornography addiction, which began in childhood and escalated in his 20s, damaging his mental health and relationships. More than half of UK therapists report a rise in similar cases.
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Exclusive report reveals Israel allows traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza, items barred for humanitarian aid organisations, creating a two-tier system amid a deepening crisis.
A new poll reveals a record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs the primary concern. Experts warn of a dangerous 'feedback loop' between unaffordable care and worsening health.
A doctor reveals why NHS emergency departments are inundated with patients suffering from hiccups and coughs, highlighting a system at breaking point. Read her urgent call for investment and public support.
New NHS figures show a tenfold increase in A&E visits for minor ailments like coughs and blocked noses, piling pressure on emergency services. Experts call for better access to primary care. Read the full analysis.
Millions in England are turning to overwhelmed A&E departments for minor conditions like coughs and hiccups, as data reveals a near tenfold surge, highlighting a critical failure in primary care access.
UK hospitals face a crisis as ketamine-related admissions soar by 251% since 2015, overwhelming urology departments with young patients suffering irreversible bladder damage. Experts demand urgent action.
A major £20 million revamp for Wandsworth Town station begins in February, delivering a second entrance and step-free access by summer 2027 to meet growing passenger demand.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London. Discover the official no-go zones, including closed bridges and Primrose Hill, to ensure a safe and enjoyable start to 2026.
The shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have thrust addiction back into the spotlight. Parents across the US fear the focus on rare violence will deepen stigma, overshadowing the widespread crisis affecting millions of families.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
A football fan faces a tense wait as his son queues to validate £500 worth of tickets bought on a secondary platform. Will they gain entry to the ground? Read about the risks of the resale market.
A woman faced a Christmas Eve nightmare when her 200kg electric wheelchair became stuck in sand on a Baltic beach in freezing temperatures. Read how firefighters rescued her.