A critical government programme designed to keep elderly Australians out of hospitals is failing, with new reports revealing severe risks and neglect, leaving the most vulnerable in peril.
Two British tourists are in a critical condition following a devastating moped accident in Ibiza. The men, aged 22 and 25, suffered severe head injuries after colliding with a wall in the popular San Antonio area. Family members are by their bedside as th
A critical incident unfolds in Porepunkah, Victoria, as police respond to an active shooter situation. Residents are urged to stay indoors as elite units descend on the rural town. Latest updates on the developing lockdown.
A Melbourne toddler is in a critical condition after a devastating collision with a van. The child was riding on the back of their father's bicycle when the incident occurred in the suburb of Bentleigh East, sparking a major police investigation.
The Harry Potter author faces renewed scrutiny and support over her gender-critical views, igniting a fierce cultural debate on free speech, feminism, and trans rights in the UK.
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm in Colorado, launching a vehement attack on 'woke ideology' in education and vowing to cut federal funding to schools teaching critical race theory. His controversial rally remarks have drawn sharp con
A brutal week for music critics as Earl Sweatshirt's 'Sick!' and The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' face the music, while 'Sorry Baby' receives unexpected praise. Discover which albums soared and which were torn apart in this week's critical roundup.
A brutal attack on a 78-year-old parking attendant at a renowned Welsh mountain attraction has sparked outrage, exposing a bitter 'right of way' feud that has left a community in shock and a man fighting for his life.
Guardian seeks personal stories from Britain's informal caregivers. Share the challenges and realities of supporting elderly relatives and siblings to shed light on this vital, often hidden, workforce.
Exclusive: Sunshine Coast residents in lockdown as specialist police, including the Critical Incident Response Team, scour bushland for an armed suspect following a dramatic shooting incident near a popular shopping precinct. Ongoing manhunt continues.
A damning inquest reveals systemic failures at a UK care home after an 89-year-old blind resident, Jeanette Williams, suffered fatal burns from a negligently served cup of tea. The coroner issues a formal prevention of future deaths report.
A landmark High Court injunction has been granted to protect Epping Forest from disruptive protesters, with Yvette Cooper condemning their actions as 'criminal damage'. The order empowers police to swiftly remove activists targeting critical infrastructur
The prestigious Polari Book Prize, a cornerstone of the UK's LGBTQ literary calendar, has been abruptly cancelled following a major internal schism. The crisis was triggered by the controversial nomination of a gender-critical author, exposing deep ideolo
A tractor driver is in critical condition after a shocking accident on the M20, where the vehicle fell from a bridge onto the motorway below. Emergency services rushed to the scene amid chaos.
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has accused Harry Potter author JK Rowling of not doing enough to support gender-critical figures facing cancellation, reigniting the debate over free speech and transgender rights.
Florida's Department of Education has rejected 54 maths textbooks, citing 'prohibited topics' like critical race theory. The list includes a book co-authored by Barack Obama and works by popular authors Jodi Picoult and John Green.
Security analysts reveal Russia is mimicking China's aggressive cyber strategies to disrupt British critical systems, raising alarms in Westminster.
Exclusive footage reveals care workers dragging a teenage boy by his ankles in a shocking display of mistreatment. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation.
Australian universities face growing pressure to defund humanities courses, risking the erosion of vital critical thinking skills. Experts warn of long-term consequences for society.
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has come under fire for allegedly excluding authors with gender-critical views, sparking a heated debate on free speech and inclusivity.
A grieving family demands answers after a father tragically dies in a scalding hot bath at a care home, sparking urgent safety concerns.
New figures reveal a deepening crisis in the UK's adult social care sector, with a staggering 152,000 vacant positions. Experts warn of severe consequences for vulnerable adults as recruitment struggles continue.
The Australian government is under fire as delays to crucial aged care reforms spark outrage among advocates and opposition leaders.
Care homes across Britain are installing brass plaques with QR codes linked to ChatGPT, raising ethical concerns about replacing human interaction with AI.
A teenage girl is fighting for her life after being pulled from the sea in Bournemouth following reports of swimmers in distress. Emergency services rushed to the scene as onlookers watched in horror.
A British mother is in critical condition after a devastating car crash in Turkey, leaving her family in anguish as they race to raise funds for her medical care.
A leading surgeon featured in Netflix's NHS drama 'Critical' opens up about the harsh realities faced by healthcare professionals, mirroring the show's intense scenarios.
New data reveals a worrying surge in complaints about UK care homes, with Age UK highlighting deteriorating conditions and staffing shortages. Experts call for urgent reforms.
A coroner's report reveals a series of catastrophic failures at a Bristol care home that led to the tragic death of a vulnerable woman. Read the full investigation.