This Month
How Prada sandals outraged India’s online army
The Italian fashion house drew a backlash with a menswear collection that included open-toed leather footwear modelled on a classic subcontinental design.
June
BBC reprimanded over Glastonbury ‘death to IDF’ chant
Bob Vylan, who were performing ahead of an appearance by the pro-Palestinian Northern Irish rappers Kneecap, repeatedly shouted “death to the IDF”.
The 16 best TV shows to watch in 2025
From the all-conquering Adolescence to Amandaland, here are the best programmes of the year so far.
Britain’s retail tough guy, Mike Ashley, sets his sights on Australia
The billionaire has turned one sports store into a global empire. Now Sports Direct is coming Down Under, with big plans to shake up the market.
Australia lodges complaint over ‘shooting’ of reporter in LA
Anthony Albanese may raise the incident with Donald Trump next week when the two leaders are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada.
Frederick Forsyth, daredevil ex-spy and master of the thriller, dies
He wrote bestsellers such as The Day of the Jackal and The Dogs of War, often using material from his earlier life as a reporter and MI6 agent.
BBC-owned Britbox renews big bet on the British niche viewer
Britbox is relaunching after five years in Australia after the BBC took full ownership of the British content platform.
May
MinRes’ new chair; RBA hikes back in play; US AAA downgrade is huge
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Star broadcaster Gary Lineker to quit BBC over antisemitism row
The former England soccer captain, who was paid £1.35 million last year, is a highly accomplished broadcaster, but drew controversy over a social media post.
March
Vale Gwen Robinson, intrepid journalist who could tame huge egos
The Asia expert was known for her network of contacts, bold reporting and extraordinary kindness to young journalists and anyone needing help.
March
From Death Star to Raccoon Feet: Have meeting room names gone too far?
Creative titles are now an inescapable – but not always funny – part of work life. The practice that grew from reimagining the office in the 1990s may need a rethink.
January
Screams and lifeless bodies filled street as New Year’s celebrations turned to terror
For many, spending New Year’s Eve in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, which dates back to 1718, would have been a rare experience. For some, it turned deadly.
December 2024
Saudi Arabia warned German police over market suspect’s extreme views
Saudi Arabia sent four warnings to German authorities over the extreme views of Taleb al Abdulmohsen, who posted of his plans to do “something big”.
September 2024
Who decides on the fair price of an Oasis ticket?
Outrage over computer-driven ticket prices to see a legendary band has left music fans and the British government in a muddle.
US cracks down on Russian plot to disrupt election
The US Department of Justice is seizing websites allegedly used by the Kremlin to spread disinformation and support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
July 2024
Five shots, then screams – and suddenly Trump was on the ground clutching his head
Witnesses alerted Secret Service agents to the presence of an armed man on a roof overlooking the rally site where Donald Trump was shot at.
Knives out: Tory collapse sparks bitter blame game
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under fire after an exit poll shows the Conservative Party is set for the worst result in its history.
June 2024
Rishi Sunak uses TV debate to try to avert Tory electoral meltdown
With new opinion polls pointing to a massive Labour majority, the PM came out fighting, insisting that Sir Keir Starmer would raise taxes and allow spending to spiral.
UK Labour suspends candidate for betting against himself
The so-called “gamble gate” scandal has escalated to include a Tory Cabinet minister along with the Labour candidate in the run up to Britain’s election.
Assange ‘won’t be silenced’ after guilty plea deal
Julian Assange is officially a free man, with the WikiLeaks founder now a convicted felon after pleading guilty in a remote US Pacific island courthouse.