Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for 14 years says she was devastated by The Australian’s podcast
A sexual abuse victim told news.com.au that her world fell apart after The Australian’s Shadow of a Doubt podcast gave a platform to the parents who abused her. Illustration: The Australian Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for...
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis 13 minutes ago Share Save Mayeni Jones Africa correspondent, Johannesburg & Hammanskraal Share Save BBC Residents of parts of Johannesburg have had no mains water for over a month In...
A ‘few scallywags’ gossiping or a premier under threat? Inside Labor’s push to ditch Jacinta Allan
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed talk of leadership change as gossip from a ‘few scallywags out there who might need a bit of a cuddle’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed talk...
Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge 54 minutes ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Share Save BBC Mabel (not her real name) was eventually able to identify the victim and...
Doctors missed Gia’s UTI after childbirth. The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds
The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds Gia Lam should have been offered interpreter by medical team at Fairfield hospital, coroner’s court finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ,...
Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall in far north Queensland on Friday as category four storm, bringing 200km/h winds
A tracking map, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday morning, shows the expected path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle as it makes landfall in far north Qld on Friday, with the town of Coen at its epicentre. Illustration: Bureau...
India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?
So why are so many jobless? 1 hour ago Share Save Soutik Biswas India correspondent Share Save Hindustan Times via Getty Images A young man participates in an opposition protest against joblessness in the Indian capital, Delhi, in 2019 India's...
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover 14 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images Labubu dolls are coveted by collectors and celebrities around the world The hugely popular Labubu dolls...
NSW police overusing ‘highly intrusive’ legal powers to monitor phones and computers, national watchdog finds
The commonwealth ombudsman has found NSW police are monitoring the phones and computers of people suspected of less serious crimes. Photograph: David Moir/AAP View image in fullscreen The commonwealth ombudsman has found NSW police are monitoring the phones and computers...
Revealed: a crypto billionaire’s political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in Westminster
Clockwise from top left: Rupert Lowe, Ben Delo, Westminster Abbey cloisters, the Sanctuary, Ben Habib, Kemi Badenoch, Maurice Glasman, James Orr, Munira Mirza. Illustration: Guardian Design/Guardian Design / Getty View image in fullscreen Clockwise from top left: Rupert Lowe, Ben...
DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East
Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Australia Post are weighing whether to charge more Follow our...
Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals
Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Victoria’s Myki card system cannot be retired until the new tap-and-go technology is fully operational. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals...
Isolated and exposed: can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?
On Thursday, New Zealand will release its latest economic figures, assessing growth before the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran. Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen On Thursday, New Zealand will release its latest economic figures, assessing growth before...
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians 1 hour ago Share Save Fergal Keane Special correspondent Share Save Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown A woman stands on a rooftop listening to...
Pauline Hanson exploiting less well-educated Australians, Labor says
Labor minister Andrew Giles is calling for better foundational literacy and digital skills for workers as an ‘economic necessity’ for Australia. Photograph: James Ross/AAP View image in fullscreen Labor minister Andrew Giles is calling for better foundational literacy and digital...
Why the crisis in official statistics matters — and how it can be fixed
Statistics reach a ‘crisis point’: nations struggle with a critical lack of data Our reporters spoke to more than 20 researchers and staff members at national statistics agencies around the world. Nature 651 , 557-558 (2026) doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00838-9 Reprints and...
Can weight-loss pills replace injectables? What the science says
Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Pills of the obesity drug semaglutide (pictured) prompt less weight loss than does the injectable form. Oral drugs face formidable developmental challenges, and several injected drugs cause greater weight loss than does either...
Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap
Health Sparse evidence for cannabis to treat mental health conditions highlights research gap March 17, 2026 12:57 PM ET By Will Stone Many say they use cannabis for their mental health, but there's no evidence it helps Listen · 3:09...
I'm concerned about my blood pressure. Can I check it at home?
Checking at home Checking your blood pressure at home can help add valuable data to an isolated blood pressure reading at a once-a-year doctor's visit. In 2025, the American College of Cardiology issued updated hypertension guidelines , and they note...
Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war
Typical mortgage costs £788 a year more than before Iran war 5 minutes ago Share Save Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Share Save Getty Images A typical mortgage taken out now is £788 a year more expensive than before...
Pauline Hanson fails to properly declare more free flights from Gina Rinehart
Photograph: Mt Isa Aviation Pauline Hanson fails to properly declare more free flights from Gina Rinehart Exclusive : One Nation leader updates register after questions from the Guardian to include multiple flights courtesy of Rinehart’s company Follow our Australia news...
And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out 2 hours ago Share Save Ottilie Mitchell Share Save Table for two? Michael B Jordan took his newly won trophy along for a burger After he was handed a statuette for best...
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
World Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital March 16, 2026 8:39 PM ET By The Associated Press Residents and Taliban police gather the remains of a projectile at the site of a strike in Kabul,...
A single course of antibiotics can cause lingering changes in gut microbes
Credit: Public Health England/SPL Access through your institution Buy or subscribe Antibiotic use has been linked to changes in the gut’s bacterial species that can last for four to eight years 1 . Article PubMed Google Scholar Download references Subjects...
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? 13 minutes ago Share Save Christine Ro Technology Reporter Share Save Erica Cirino Erica Cirino built a low-plastic home in Connecticut Back in 2021 and following two years of planning, Erica Cirino...
Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up 14 minutes ago Share Save Simon Browning Business reporter Share Save Getty Images British holidaymakers are rebooking Easter trips away from Dubai due to the war in neighbouring Iran,...
What Iranians are being told about the war
What Iranians are being told about the war 1 hour ago Share Save Reha Kansara , BBC Global Disinformation Unit and Soroush Negahdari , BBC Monitoring Share Save Watch: How Iranian state media portrayed Khamenei's death The first reports appeared...
Building smarter — by putting people first - CNA
PRESENTED BY 03:22 Min In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to lose the moments meant for growth. Content share and bookmark 16 Mar 2026 09:19AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your...
Arc Raiders replaced some of its AI-generated voice lines, using professional actors instead
Embark Studios' CEO Patrick Söderlund recently told GamesIndustry.biz that the studio "re-recorded" some of the AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with human voices, only after its successful launch in October. "There is a quality difference," Söderlund told GamesIndustry.biz. "A...
PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs
PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs 60 minutes ago Share Save Nick Edser Business reporter Share Save Getty Images Plans to support households who have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil are...