Russia-Ukraine war live: Germany has ample evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, says top prosecutor
German prosecutor general says current focus is ‘mass killings in Bucha’ and attacks on civilian infrastructure;...
Sister of Nicola Bulley says there is ‘no evidence’ she fell into river
Louise Cunningham asks people to keep open mind as search for missing 45-year-old enters ninth dayThe...
Scientist who edited babies’ genes says he acted ‘too quickly’
Exclusive: He Jiankui stops short of apologising for procedure that shocked the world of science in...
People in England aged under 50 urged to get free Covid booster
NHS also says Sunday 12 February is last day this age group can attend a site...
Health agency issues cold weather warning for England
Temperatures expected to plummet on Sunday evening in two-day cold snapA cold weather warning has been...
Dragon Steven Bartlett plans ‘money school’ for Grenfell community
Dragons’ Den investor wants to offer financial workshops after being asked for help by those affected...
Portuguese pooch crowned world’s oldest dog
Thirty-year-old Bobi snatched title from US pup in upset; longevity credited to human food and ‘calm,...
US hails progress in getting Australia nuclear-powered submarines ‘at the earliest possible date’
Defence minister Richard Marles says Aukus partners will all benefit from ‘three-way ecosystem’ as he meets...
Brazil sinks aircraft carrier in Atlantic despite presence of asbestos and toxic materials
Environmental activists had sought to halt the planned scuttling of the warship, warning that it could...
NHS heads warn pay dispute is adding to strain on hospitals
Already overburdened system is struggling with ‘constant disruption’ of walkouts, says NHS ConfederationHospitals will struggle to...
What is the best alternative to a wood-burning stove?
We look at the best cosy and climate-friendly options that are less likely to land you...
Grammys 2023: music’s A-list prepares for a potentially historic ceremony
This weekend’s assemblage of the biggest names in music could make Beyoncé the most awarded artist...
Exonerated US man buys his mom a home after she sold hers for legal bills
Greg Kelley, who was exonerated in 2019, uses money from settlement to buy 1.3-acre Texas property...
Port Macquarie cleans up after ‘mini-cyclone’ – as it happened
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Australian approval of MDMA and psilocybin a ‘baby step in the right direction’, medical experts say
Psychiatrists cautiously welcome decision as Australia becomes the first country to officially recognise psychedelics as medicinesFollow...
Pathaan and the king of cinema blast Bollywood out of the doldrums
Millions flock to see return of actor Shah Rukh Khan, despite rightwing calls for a boycottFor...
Second spy balloon spotted over Latin America, says Pentagon, as Blinken postpones China trip
Secretary of state calls the incident in US airspace a ‘clear violation of US sovereignty and...
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 346 of the invasion
New $2.2bn US military aid package for Ukraine includes bomb that will double strike range; Zelenskiy...
‘Cop City’ protester Manuel Terán shot at least 13 times by police – autopsy
Protester who opposed Georgia’s planned police-training facility was first environmental activist killed by police in US...
Chile widens state of emergency as raging wildfires leave at least 13 dead
President Gabriel Boric cuts short vacation as heatwave fuels nearly 40 blazes across southern and central...
Sixth Memphis police officer fired for role in arrest of Tyre Nichols
Investigation finds Preston Hemphill violated rules regarding stun gun use, and video shows him saying ‘I...
Six-year-old uses father’s phone to order $1,000 worth of food on Grubhub
Michigan boy Mason Stonehouse had jumbo shrimp, shawarma, salads, chicken pita sandwiches and chili cheese fries...
New add to George Santos’s résumé: producer on Spider-Man musical
Reports emerge that the embattled New York congressman told donors of his role, which the lead...
The John Barilaro factor: former NSW deputy premier becomes focal point in state campaign
New auditor general report highlights Barilaro’s office created rules for a grants program that saw Labor...
‘Honour’ killing of YouTube star sparks outrage in Iraq
Politicians and human rights groups demand justice for Tiba al-Ali after father’s confessionThe death of a...
Sydney renter hit by 35% hike as housing crisis sparks calls to cap increases
Tenants’ Union says some form of rent control is needed to alleviate pressure during a ‘nasty’...
Russian shelling kills US medical volunteer in Ukraine
The 34-year-old veteran was in the country working as a medic when his vehicle was hit...
Ontario says ‘colonization’ costs mean it does not owe First Nations billions
Canadian province argues in court it is not responsible for compensating Indigenous people over broken treaty...
Baby among nine dead from cold and thirst on boat in Mediterranean
Survivors tell Italian authorities vessel carrying about 50 people lost its way trying to cross from...
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi released on bail after hunger strike
Award-winning director, who was arrested in July, is released from Evin prison in TehranThe acclaimed Iranian...
Bear-clawed cavern discovered in Spain ‘opens new door on prehistory’
Researchers hail ‘world-class discovery’ that suggests cave bears may have lived farther south than thoughtResearchers exploring...
Teals and other NSW independents seek to kill controversial Pep-11 gas permit
Exclusive: Candidates hoping to hold the balance of power to push for state-level development bansFollow our...
Singapore man sues woman for just wanting to be friends, not partners
Claimant seeks $3m in damages to cover financial losses as well as rehabilitation and therapy to...
Best restaurant in Montreal according to Tripadvisor does not exist
Le Nouveau Duluth enjoyed an incredible reputation on Tripadvisor – raising questions over online reviewsIt’s notoriously...
Weather tracker: historic rainfall wreaks havoc in New Zealand
Auckland has experienced its wettest January since records began, while temperatures plummet in southern USHistoric rainfall...
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine presses criminal charges against Wagner group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin
Prosecutor general presses charges; second day of talks as Ukrainian president says pace of sanctions has...
Pentagon says it is monitoring Chinese spy balloon spotted flying over US
Officials say balloon has been watched for a few days but decided not to shoot it...
The man in charge of how the US spends $400bn to shift away from fossil fuels
The Department of Energy’s loan programs office was ‘essentially dormant’, says Jigar Shah, its head –...
John Barilaro: NSW government hands report into office’s intervention in bushfire grants to Icac
Auditor general’s scathing findings provided to watchdog ‘for their information’ after Labor threatGet our morning and...
Home Office shelves plans to house asylum seekers in Southport Pontins
Sefton council understands Ainsdale site no longer under consideration after objections about access and impact on...
Tesco chicken supplier should pay to clean up River Wye, says charity
Campaigners urge leading poultry producer Avara Foods to fund reparations for pollution from its chicken farm...
Australia to allow prescription of MDMA and psilocybin for treatment-resistant mental illnesses
From July, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder and...
Australian TikTok creators could dump app after month-long test removed sound from videos
‘It makes you feel like it’s a platform that doesn’t value us as much as it...
Coles and Woolworths ordered to dump more than 5,200 tonnes of soft plastic into landfill – as it happened
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Coles and Woolworths ordered to dump more than 5,200 tonnes of recycled soft plastic in landfill
NSW environment officials alert Fire and Rescue over concerns plastic is being stored dangerously following suspension...
Why prosecutors might get Trump – and not Biden – for classified documents
Trump’s situation is more perilous because of his reluctance to cooperate and his suspected obstruction of...
Descendants of Namibia’s genocide victims call on Germany to ‘stop hiding’
Herero and Nama people demand direct talks and take Namibian government to court for accepting reparations...
John Barilaro’s assault charge dismissed by NSW magistrate on mental health grounds
Former deputy premier had pleaded not guilty to assaulting a camera operator in Manly last JulyFollow...
Wave of ‘sushi terrorism’ grips Japan’s restaurant world
Signature cuisine is at the centre of a police investigation after customers at revolving sushi restaurants...
Griff Rhys Jones rails against plans to ‘smother’ Liverpool Street station
Comedian leads coalition against ‘exploitative’ proposal for 16-storey buildings over listed stationGriff Rhys Jones is leading...