UK
Sex, spies and a stalker: The campaign to pardon the woman at heart of infamous scandal
Christine Keeler’s story is so notorious it featured in the Netflix hit The Crown and helped usher the Swinging Sixties into Britain. Her son just wants to clear her name.
- Rob Harris
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Trump expected to visit King Charles in September
The UK will host the US president at Windsor Castle as the British government tries to bolster ties amid Donald Trump’s trade war.
- Hannah Furness and Tony Diver
The 800-year-old sport that could be the next pickleball
Real tennis, Henry VIII’s favourite sport, is playable at only 50 courts worldwide, now including one in Sydney. Here’s how you can have a hit.
- Penry Buckley
Trans women not legally women, UK’s highest court rules
The unanimous decision – hailed by gender-critical campaigners but condemned by trans rights advocates – could have implications in healthcare, education and sport.
- Rob Harris
- Exclusive
- History
Steamy love letters and happy face ‘emoji’ reveal hidden side of explorer
To mark the anniversary of Matthew Flinders’ wedding in 1801, a tranche of love letters will go on display at the State Library of NSW from April 17.
- Julie Power
- ★★★★
- Review
Goodbye, pet: TV’s iconic detective gets the ending she deserves
The final episode of a beloved show can produce mixed emotions, but this two-part Vera special is a fitting tribute to a beloved character.
- Stephen Brook
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- AUKUS
Trump uncertainty not biggest threat to $368 billion AUKUS pact, Pyne says
The former defence minister turned lobbyist is confident the $368 billion deal will come to fruition, but admits US support under Trump is “qualified”.
- Michael Koziol
‘National security on the line’: Starmer pulls off extraordinary move to save British steel
The UK parliament was recalled for just the fifth time since WWII to vote on emergency legislation, and passed the bill in less than 24 hours.
- Rob Harris
Kapow! Police officers disguised as Batman and Robin arrest men on Westminster Bridge
There was no bat signal, and London is no Gotham, but Batman and Robin still showed up on Westminster Bridge speeding through a throng of startled onlookers in the name of justice.
- Vivian Ho
Police disguised as Batman and Robin make arrest on Westminster Bridge
Two police officers donned Batman and Robin costumes to target illegal gambling in London.
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