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Australia Post loses $4,000 Aboriginal painting
Award-winning Aboriginal artist Bobbi Lockyer is devastated after Australia Post lost a valuable commissioned painting. The postal service apologises as the search continues.
Postal Worker Charged Over Attempt to Hit Child
A US Postal Service worker in Florida faces assault charges after allegedly trying to run over a 10-year-old boy who was returning a misdelivered package. Read the shocking details.
Postal Worker Charged Over Attempt to Hit Child
A US Postal Service worker in Florida faces assault charges after allegedly trying to run over a 10-year-old boy who was returning a misdelivered package. Read the shocking details.
UK Artist Preserves Final Letters from Denmark's Postal Service
British artist Gillian Taylor captures the last missives from Denmark's 400-year-old postal service, creating art from poignant memories of handwritten communication. Discover the project.
Readers Demand End to Postal Marketing Waste
UK residents condemn the environmental impact of unwanted postal advertising, with 99% ending up unread in recycling. Charities' repeated mailings also face scrutiny. Read the full debate.
The High Environmental Cost of Unwanted Postal Marketing
As digital communication dominates, critics question the staggering environmental and financial cost of unsolicited paper advertising and charity appeals. Read why many believe its time is up.
Readers reveal what they'd write in their last postal letter
As Denmark's postal service ends letter deliveries, Guardian readers share the heartfelt messages they would send in a final envelope. Discover stories of love, legacy, and lost connections.
Royal Mail replaces 'postman' with gender-neutral 'postperson'
Royal Mail advertises for 'postpersons' in a historic move away from the male-only 'postman' title. The change reflects the company's modernisation and commitment to inclusive hiring. Discover the history behind the shift.
Denmark ends 400-year postal service, UK may follow
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
Cyberattack Disrupts French Postal Service Before Christmas
A suspected DDoS cyberattack has crippled France's La Poste and its banking arm, La Banque Postale, disrupting deliveries and payments during the peak festive season. Read the latest on the security incident.
Royal Mail warns 47 postcodes of Christmas delays
Royal Mail alerts customers in 47 postcodes to potential festive delivery delays due to local issues. Check the full list and post early for Christmas.
USPS Expands Last-Mile Delivery to All Shippers
The US Postal Service will open its last-mile delivery network to more companies in a bid to boost revenue. Contracts to be awarded in 2026. Read the latest.
Republicans Push Mail-In Voting Despite Trump's Opposition
State Republican parties are aggressively promoting postal ballots for the 2026 midterms, directly contradicting Donald Trump's long-standing crusade against the practice. Discover the strategic split.
Why Royal Mail workers wear shorts in winter
Royal Mail postal workers are often seen in shorts, even during freezing UK winters. Discover the clever reasons behind this year-round uniform choice and the surprising depot bets.
Amazon may ditch USPS, costing it $6bn in 2025
Amazon is reportedly considering ending its US Postal Service contract to build its own delivery network, a move that could cost USPS $6bn next year. Read the full report on the potential industry shake-up.
Amazon could end $6bn USPS deal, create own network
Amazon is reportedly considering ditching the US Postal Service, a move that would strip the agency of a $6bn contract and could trigger a massive industry shakeup. Read the full analysis.
Elderly woman mailed fentanyl to pay for meds
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
Royal Mail warns of dog attack risk to postal workers
Royal Mail issues urgent safety reminder as Christmas post rush begins. Households risk delivery suspension if dogs threaten staff. Learn how to protect your postie.
Man charged after postal workers find child-like sex doll
A 56-year-old man in France faces a €75k fine and prison after postal staff discovered a disturbing parcel from China. The case sparks international crackdown on online sales. Read the full report.
Royal Mail's final Christmas 2025 posting dates announced
Royal Mail warns of final Christmas posting dates for 2025. Don't miss the deadlines for UK and international deliveries to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Denmark ends national letter delivery after 90% decline
Denmark's postal service will cease all letter deliveries from December, removing iconic red mailboxes. Discover how digitalisation is reshaping European postal services and what it means for the future.
USPS ships 2bn holiday parcels, hikes prices
The US Postal Service has processed over 2 billion items this festive season, hiring thousands and opening new facilities. Discover how price increases and a $40bn investment plan aim to secure its future.
USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2024 Revealed
The US Postal Service has announced the final shipping dates for Christmas 2024. Ensure your gifts arrive on time with this essential guide for UK senders.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Social Worker Charged Over EasyJet Assault
A Belfast social worker faces multiple charges, including assault and being drunk on an aircraft, following an incident on an EasyJet flight in Egypt. Read the full details.
Ex-Prosecutor Charged in $40k Jewellery Theft
Former Arizona prosecutor Vanessa Dailey faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a diamond bracelet from a misdelivered £40k jewellery package. Discover the full story.
Supreme Court Case Challenges USPS Legal Immunity
A landmark US Supreme Court case could strip the US Postal Service of its legal immunity for lost mail, potentially opening the floodgates to lawsuits. Discover the implications.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
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