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June

Bob Vylan were followed by Kneecap, who led chants against the British PM and pro-Palestinian slogans.

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”.

Leah Byrne stars as DC Rose Dickson in “Dept. Q”.

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.

British billionaire Mike Ashley is bringing his Sports Direct chain to Australia in partnership with ASX-listed Accent Group.

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.

Nine News US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet while reporting on protests and riots in Los Angeles.

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 attends a premiere of “The Day Of The Jackal” in London in 2024.

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.

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Britbox is aiming at die-hard British film and television fans to build a complementary niche audience alongside giants Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.

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

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MinRes’ new chair; RBA hikes back in play; US AAA downgrade is huge

Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.

Gary Lineker.

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

Gwen Robinson

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

The Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. The tech giant made a point of sharing its desirable work environments.

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

Emergency services attend the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more.

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

Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, who is suspected of carrying out Friday’s attack on a busy Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg.

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

Oasis at Knebworth in 2001, when dynamic pricing systems did not exist.

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.

Vladimir Putin.

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

A bloodied Donald Trump is moved from the stage.

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.

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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

Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak. The head-to-head debate in Nottingham was the prime minister’s last chance in a set-piece event to try to turn around a Conservative campaign.

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 candidate Kevin Craig has been suspended by the party after betting against himself to win seat at July 4 general election.

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.

Julian Assange leaves court a free man.

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.

It’s been reported there was a surge in bets on the date of the UK election in the days leading up to PM Rishi Sunak announcing the snap election on May 22.

Sunak defends handling of election betting scandal

The prime minister insists the Conservatives “will not hesitate to act” if party figures are found to have cheated by placing bets.

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