A senior health official in Victoria has shockingly conceded that former Premier Dan Andrews' severe COVID-19 restrictions, which confined millions for months, may not have been required, sparking fury and demands for accountability.
After months of swirling speculation, AFL star Bailey Smith and fitness influencer Tammy Hembrow have made their relationship Instagram official, sending fans into a frenzy.
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shared a shocking kiss with the fourth official moments before Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli fired in a dramatic 101st-minute equaliser in a Premier League thriller at the Emirates Stadium.
TV presenter Rylan Clark sends fans wild as he makes his new romance Instagram official with a loved-up photo, following his split from ex-husband Dan Neal.
Former US Labour Secretary Alex Acosta faces intense congressional scrutiny over his role in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein plea deal that shielded the financier from serious charges.
TV presenter Rylan Clark has made his relationship with boyfriend Kennedy Instagram official, sharing a loved-up snap and heartfelt caption, months after his split from ex-husband Dan Neal.
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran secures his sixth consecutive UK Number One album with 'Play', equalling the chart record and solidifying his status as a British music icon.
A radical proposal from a Prague councillor suggests making English an official language alongside Czech. Discover the controversial plan aimed at boosting the economy and international appeal, sparking a fierce debate on national identity.
A 64-year-old man from Grays, Essex, has been charged with spying for Russia in a major national security case. David Ballantyne Smith is accused of gathering intelligence for the Russian state.
Three individuals have been arrested in a major counter-espionage operation across the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia. The suspects, two men and a woman, are being held under the Official Secrets Act.
Labour Party suspends senior official Paul Ovenden after leaked messages reveal alleged racist and sexist remarks about Diane Abbott, sparking fresh internal turmoil for Keir Starmer.
A parliamentary researcher has been charged with espionage offences for allegedly spying for China, in a major national security breach that has sent shockwaves through Westminster.
Right-wing commentators Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk face a storm of criticism for their controversial and widely condemned public reactions to the death of a senior Biden administration official.
Brianna Ladapo, wife of Florida's controversial Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, faces serious charges including DUI and drug possession after a traffic stop in St Augustine. Court documents reveal troubling details of the incident.
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
Exclusive: A targeted Israeli airstrike in Doha's diplomatic quarter sparks a major international incident, threatening fragile ceasefire negotiations and regional stability. Details emerge of the unprecedented attack on a Hamas official.
Premier League official David Coote has admitted to a speeding charge after being caught behind the wheel of his luxury Audi at 50mph in a 40mph zone in Nottinghamshire.
Qatar's foreign ministry confirms Israeli airstrike on Hamas official in Gaza, threatening fragile ceasefire negotiations and hostage release talks amid escalating regional tensions.
Tennis legend and Australia's Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt is at the centre of a major controversy after reportedly ejecting an International Tennis Integrity Agency official from the team's dressing room during a crucial tie against Mexico.
Love Island stars Shakira Khan and Harry Cookley have officially confirmed their relationship is real and going strong after leaving the villa. Get the exclusive details on their romantic dates and future plans.
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Ohio Republican official Mike Brown faces widespread condemnation after calling for migrants to be shot at the US border during a public meeting, igniting a firestorm over inflammatory political rhetoric.
Peru's government investigates the assassination of an Indonesian embassy official in Lima, with evidence pointing towards a meticulously planned contract killing. The shocking diplomatic incident has sent ripples through international relations.
The White House confirms President Biden used an autopen to sign a bill commissioning Donald Trump's official portrait, igniting a political firestorm and accusations of pettiness from the former President's camp.
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
A senior US health official, Dr Demetre Daskalakis, has taken sudden medical leave, raising questions amidst a probe into his role in Robert F Kennedy Jr's health disclosure. The CDC has confirmed his temporary absence.
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.