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Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially fearedApproximately a billion tiny plastic nurdles have entered the River Tyne after a “devastating spill”, with the pellets thought to have spread much further than first thought.Nurdles are tiny pellets, usually about 1-5mm in size, that act as the raw material to manufacture most plastic p...
How the world's richest man helped trigger an HIV crisis in one of the world's poorest countries.
Iranian official says Tehran would retaliate by targeting 'energy facilities in which the United States has interests'.
As Rabat and Algiers compete for influence, closer ties with one now carry consequences for relations with the other.
Volodymyr Zelensky has bowed to pressure from the streets. The former head of the Ukrainian armed forces Oleksandr Syrsky has been replaced by the popular Mykhailo Drapaty. Who is he?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Independent exam of Black teen found cause and manner of death ‘undetermined’ as family questions timelineSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailNolan Wells’s cause of death and manner of death are both “undetermined, pending investigation”, according to an independent autopsy, announced on Wednesday by Wells’s family’s attorney, Ben Crump.The results came nearly three weeks after Wells,...
Independent exam of Black teen found cause and manner of death ‘undetermined’ as family questions timelineSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailNolan Wells’ cause of death and manner of death are both “undetermined, pending investigation”, according to an independent autopsy, announced on Wednesday by Wells’ family’s attorney, Ben Crump.The results came nearly three weeks after Wells, a...
Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad was accused of helping Epstein to traffic and abuse women.
The original 17th-century ceremonial gallery in the French capital, at the world's most visited museum, was the scene of a spectacular burglary in October 2025 and is now once again open to the public.
The site that was the scene of a spectacular burglary in October 2025 is once again serving as its original 17th-century ceremonial gallery.
The Vatican has confirmed that a church trial against a famous ex-Jesuit priest accused of spiritual and sexual abuse of women is ongoing
National emergency test alert will be sent to all mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phonesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVirtually every phone in the country will blare an emergency siren at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July, as part of the first Australia-wide test of a new national warning system called AusAlert.Most ph...
Military and SES personnel being taught analog communication and navigation techniques as experts warn solar flare could knock out ‘critical space infrastructure’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s emergency services and military personnel are being trained to read paper maps, navigate without GPS support, and sail by the stars in case something knocks out the na...
The companies hope to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX, which raised $86bn and soared to a $2.1tn valuation after it listed on public markets in JuneGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTop US AI developers Anthropic and OpenAI cheered when Australia announced it would set new AI rules.Big tech celebrating limits on their Silicon Valley VC-funded free-for-all might seem coun...
Research identifies 808,585 viral genomes belonging to what scientists estimate to be 362,802 different virusesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a decade after the human microbiome was comprehensively mapped, scientists have now identified the vast communities of microbes that make up the Great Barrier Reef.Analysing DNA from seawater samples of 48 reefs, researc...
Giant sequoias faced unprecedented losses in recent wildfire seasons. A NASA-funded study shows controlled burns dramatically improve their survival chances. Mature trees in treated forests were four times less likely to die. This practice minimizes fuel and allows fires to burn with lower intensity. Expanding prescribed burning programs is crucial for preserving these ancient giants.
Chicken keepers report sightings of snakes feasting on their eggs within nesting boxes. These serpents are drawn to the warmth of coops and the presence of stored chicken feed. Experts advocate using humane deterrents instead of harsh chemicals for effective long-term management. Regularly collecting eggs and securing feed bins can effectively keep these unwanted guests at bay. Enhancing coops can...
The Trump White House is set to announce a significant nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. This agreement allows for extensive civilian nuclear cooperation and uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Critics express concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security implications. The US administration argues this approach counters Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Lawmakers wi...
The US in April allowed Venezuela to pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal defence, something previously prohibited under US sanctions.
The US in April allowed Venezuela to pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal defence, something previously prohibited under US sanctions.
Jamieson Greer faces senators’ questions about latest round of tariffs and impacts on cost of living of Trump policiesSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest out of the Middle East at our dedicated live blog.Donald Trump took to Truth Social a short while and noted that the US will destroy one bridge or power plant, including those near Tehran, “...
Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed.
New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso's military government and Muslim scholars.
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.
PM says he wants to make sure ‘everything has been looked at’ after backlash from victims’ organisationsUK politics live – latest updatesPlans to release killers, rapists and sex offenders early from jail in September are to be reviewed, Andy Burnham has said, following a backlash from bereaved families and victims’ organisations.The prime minister said he wanted to make sure that “everything has ...
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
