TV tonight: Stacey Dooley takes an Australian adventure with a twist
The star goes off the beaten track to visit neglected parts. Plus, more oceanic wonder in Blue Planet III. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...
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Australia v Fiji: Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final – live
Updates as the Jillaroos and Fiji Bulikula meet at Allianz Stadium Kick-off time in Sydney is 5.45pm local/6.45am GMT Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email Greetings sports fans! Welcome to Sydney’s Allianz Stadium for live coverage of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final between Australia and Fiji. The winner today will advance to the Big Dance next week against New Zealand who…
Willie Nelson: ‘I drank too much, I smoked too much. I took too many pills’
The legendary country singer says he did everything wrong. Yet now, at 93, he’s music’s last man standing. What’s the secret of his longevity? • Read an exclusive extract from Willie Nelson’s memoir here Before the interview, Willie Nelson’s publicist warns me that there’s only one thing the 93-year-old country music legend doesn’t like to discuss: the past. Which rules out talking about the…
Environmentalists criticise choice of Earthshot prize venue owned by fossil fuel firm
Mumbai facility is part of Reliance Industries, owner of world’s biggest oil refinery and funder of controversial mega-zoo The Prince of Wales’s Earthshot prize will host its forthcoming annual awards ceremony at a venue owned by the billionaire Ambani family conglomerate, drawing criticism from conservationists over their fossil fuel businesses and their foundation’s controversial mega-zoo. A…
Hot fridges, a fake nuclear alert and a $6bn heist: are we in the foothills of a hacking epidemic?
As AI exposes flaws in IT systems and geopolitics plays out on the cyber frontline, some experts say the events of recent weeks could soon be a common occurence Alex Pearce was doing the morning rounds at his fruit and vegetable wholesale business in London on Monday last week when he noticed something odd. The defrost light on refrigeration unit 2 was on, and the panel reading was 150C. Unit 4…
Does Andy Burnham’s pivot from press to social media put scrutiny at risk?
A lifestyle podcast or brief TV clip is less taxing than a full press conference – but No 10 insists the PM is not ducking accountability In an interview this week Andy Burnham said he believed the traditional media was less relevant and the world was “not like that any more”. But some people are now asking: does this change in approach mean less scrutiny? The question was in part prompted by…
Ukraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the war
In a war driven by drones and battlefield sensors, access to space is essential. After Starlink speed restrictions and Russian Oreshnik missile strikes, Kyiv is racing to develop its own space capabilities For people in the Russian industrial city of Samara on the banks of the Volga, the first they knew of the Ukrainian attack were detonations that sent a column of smoke into the air. If the…
Trump asks UFC boss Dana White to be his new press secretary
Donald Trump has asked mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to be his new White House press secretary.
Two seriously hurt in 30-vehicle crash on the M20 in Kent
The crash happened in fog on Saturday evening on the London-bound carriageway near Maidstone, Kent.
Uyghurs facing deportation by Thailand say they will be ‘like slaves’ in China
Activists fear Bangkok will give in to pressure from Beijing despite reports of torture and human rights abuses against the mostly muslim ethnic minority The deportation of two more Uyghurs to China from Thailand would put their lives in grave danger, activists have said, with one of the men saying he would be “like a slave” if he was sent back. Last year, Thai authorities forcibly deported 40…
Cold blast brings springtime snow to alpine regions as temperatures plummet across Australia’s south-east
Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham all recorded falls, along with kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Tasmania Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Snow has fallen across parts of NSW, Victoria and Tasmania as an unseasonal cold blast whips through Australia’s south-east. Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham all recorded falls, while snow also fell on kunanyi/Mount Wellington in…
British man among six killed by 'far-right' gunman in Krakow rampage
A British man is among six people killed in a mass shooting in the Polish city of Krakow.
‘I haven’t thrown anyone under the bus’: Usman Khawaja defends timing of ball-tampering revelations
Former Test opener issues explanation on social media Khawaja says he would ‘not deny’ everyone knew about sandpaper Usman Khawaja insists he has not thrown anyone under the bus with his bombshell ball-tampering revelations that have rocked Australian cricket. One day on from claiming sandpaper had been used in the Test prior to Cape Town 2018 and the entire team were responsible, Khawaja…
Royal Family join veterans and families at Festival of Remembrance
The senior royals attended the annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.
Property, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explained
A closer look at the relationship between Man City's owners and the Manchester political scene.
My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives together after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.
Billam-Smith stopped as Clarke repeats amateur win
Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is knocked down and stopped for the first time in his professional career as Chev Clarke wins their non-title bout.
The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?
Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.
Ambika Mod says the 'glass ceiling is always getting higher' for South Asian actors
The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.
Germans wrestle with what to do with Hitler's destroyed Eagle's Nest retreat
While some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.
The rise of microdramas: The 'snackable' shows made for the scrolling age
The snappy, high-octane episodes - viewed on your phone - are huge in China and on the up in the UK.
Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?
Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.
Substitutes inspire Barnet to late win over Tranmere Rovers
Barnet score three goals in the final 15 minutes of the match to beat Tranmere Rovers 3-0 in the first round of the FA Cup.
'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog
BBC Sport commentator Steve Bower gives an insight into trying to commentate when thick fog engulfs a stadium and you can barely see the action.
Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne to remain in public hands after partial backtrack on defence property selloff
Four heritage-listed defence properties to be preserved for community use after backlash from veterans and former PMs Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast Four heritage-listed defence sites, including Sydney’s Victoria Barracks, will remain in public hands after the Albanese government yielded to public backlash against their sale. The sites, along with 63 others around…