Australian One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce was seen yelling at his dog, Stella, during a live ABC 7.30 interview while attempting to defend party leader Pauline Hanson's controversial European tour. The incident, which went viral, adds to Joyce's history of dog-related news and occurred as One Nation shows strong polling support.
Bea Elton, a social media star with millions of followers, transforms homes overwhelmed by extreme dirt and decay. Her work goes beyond cleaning, involving deep emotional support and liaising with authorities to help individuals with mental health struggles rebuild their lives.
Virat Kohli returns for India's ODI series against England, likely his last in the country. The 37-year-old cricketer, focusing on ODIs and the IPL, has relocated to London for a more private life, though paparazzi attention persists. His dedication and mentorship are highlighted by teammates and coaches.
An Ebola outbreak caused by the highly fatal Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to over 1,250 cases and 362 deaths, highlighting critical gaps in understanding the virus's origins and transmission from wildlife.
An investigation by Which? found Tripadvisor's AI summaries downplayed serious guest complaints, including mass food poisoning and sexual harassment, by describing hotels as "spotless" and service as "friendly".
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a competition for leading architecture firms to redesign 24 Sussex Drive, the nation's uninhabitable prime ministerial residence, citing years of neglect and safety hazards.
Iran observes Ashura, a Shia Muslim mourning period for Imam Hussein, with state-backed events and political messaging linking current resistance to historical martyrdom. The mourning coincides with the upcoming burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and recent protests, with President Pezeshkian calling for national unity amidst US negotiations.
The 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes celebrated innovative journalism, with Matilda Boseley winning the young journalist award for her Parliament-Tea series. Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year, also winning for short-form and specialist reporting on a $150m NAB fraud investigation. Other winners included ABC teams for reporting on women's leadership, violence against women, and science.
Guardian Australia's Matilda Boseley won for innovative storytelling, while The Sydney Morning Herald's Riley Walter was named Young Australian Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Walkley mid-year media prizes. Other winners included ABC teams for women's leadership and reporting on violence against women.
Baz Luhrmann's 1992 debut film, Strictly Ballroom, is a goofy, lovable, and romantic crowdpleaser that established the narrative template for the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. It features a brilliant dancer, Scott Hastings, who finds redemption with a shy beginner, Fran, challenging the establishment.
Rugby union mourns the loss of two titans, Fergus Slattery and Roger Spattery, embodying unquenchable warrior spirit, whose impact on and off the field will be deeply missed.
Turkey returns to the World Cup after 24 years with a young, talented squad led by Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz. Coach Vincenzo Montella has revitalized the team, aiming for success with a blend of emerging stars and experienced players.
A Hong Kong resident, Joe, and his wife Annie bid a final farewell to their home at Wang Fuk Court, a Tai Po estate devastated by a deadly fire in November 2025. The flat, filled with the stench of mould and sweat, showed signs of neglect even before the fire, with a calendar frozen on the month of the incident.
Pep Guardiola secured his 15th major trophy at Wembley with Manchester City's FA Cup final win. Despite a quiet celebration, the victory highlighted City's spending power and Guardiola's coaching prowess, even as questions linger about his future.
A jury deliberates on Elon Musk's $134bn lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman, focusing on whether Altman strayed from OpenAI's non-profit founding principles to benefit humanity, with implications for AI's future and OpenAI's upcoming stock market listing.
Hearts are poised to potentially win Scotland's Premiership after a professional 3-0 win over Falkirk, setting up a title-deciding final match against Celtic, who secured a late win over Motherwell, keeping their own title hopes alive.
Michael Hooper has backed “amazing leader of men” Dave Rennie to mould a New Zealand team that is a “real problem” for its rivals at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. Appointed in March following the sacking of Scott Robertson, Rennie experienced mixed fortunes in combination with captain Hooper during three years bossing Australia before his dismissal in January 2023. Eddie Jones replaced Rennie and omitted Hooper from Australia’s 2023 World Cup squad, essentially ending the flanker’s...
A survey by the National Association of Head Teachers finds 50% of headteachers say parts of their schools are out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos and ageing infrastructure. Almost three-quarters (73%) report toilet blocks that are closed or not fit for purpose, while 41% say SEND facilities are unsuitable. The National Audit Office estimates £14bn is needed to restore school buildings in England to satisfactory condition, with 96% of respondents saying they received insufficient capital funding. The government has committed to almost £3bn per year over the next decade through a new 10-year estates strategy.
Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early AprilRetail sales rise in Britain after Iran war prompted ‘panic at the pumps’Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services taxSarah Breeden’s warning that share prices do not reflect the many risks facing the global economy may have pushed the market down this morning, suggests Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.He explains:The stock market reflects what investors think will happen in the future. While markets have been wobbly since the Middle East conflict unfolded, they didn’t pull back sharply in the early stages of the crisis, and more recently they’ve shown resilience. That suggests investors are confident the war will end quickly, and elevated oil and gas prices will retreat as supply is restored.Oil prices currently trade at $105 per barrel which is higher than the sub-$70 price seen at the start of 2026, but below the $120+ level when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. One could argue current oil prices are high enough to cause pain for businesses and consumers as everything becomes more expensive. There are already signs it is causing problems for companies as they report cautious outlook statements.Companies are considerably more pessimistic about the coming months.The German economy is being hit hard by the Iran crisis. Continue reading...
Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden has warned that global stock markets are overvalued and vulnerable to a correction. Meanwhile, the ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies, fueling inflation and dampening business confidence across Europe.
Sarah Breeden explains ‘I’m not saying it will happen today, tomorrow, in 12 months’ time’, but system needs to be resilientSarah Breeden’s warning that share prices do not reflect the many risks facing the global economy may have pushed the market down this morning, suggests Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.He explains:“The stock market reflects what investors think will happen in the future. While markets have been wobbly since the Middle East conflict unfolded, they didn’t pull back sharply in the early stages of the crisis, and more recently they’ve shown resilience. That suggests investors are confident the war will end quickly, and elevated oil and gas prices will retreat as supply is restored.“Oil prices currently trade at $105 per barrel which is higher than the sub-$70 price seen at the start of 2026, but below the $120+ level when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. One could argue current oil prices are high enough to cause pain for businesses and consumers as everything becomes more expensive. There are already signs it is causing problems for companies as they report cautious outlook statements.“Companies are considerably more pessimistic about the coming months“The German economy is being hit hard by the Iran crisis.” Continue reading...
Few people have heard of Huangyan, a booming industrial district of Taizhou, a city in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. Yet without it, many cars would likely be heavier, more expensive and less energy efficient, while everyday household goods would probably cost more. The town specialises in plastic components and moulding equipment – unassuming products that rarely make the news, but sit at the heart of modern manufacturing. For years, Huangyan’s producers have dominated this supply chain,...
