UK
Letters from Tolkien, Jane Austen’s writing desk: Gold Coast to get show of UK literary treasures
The world-first exhibition brings together artefacts from the British Library and portraits from the National Portrait Gallery in London.
- by Nick Dent
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Analysis
UK politics
How Elon Musk put a decades-old UK sex abuse scandal back on agenda
In a series of vitriolic posts, the tech mogul has falsely accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other Labour MPs of enabling Britain’s grooming gangs, a decade-old scandal involving a series of child sex abuse cases.
- by Rob Harris
Pizzeria charges $199 for a Hawaiian to discourage customers from divisive topping
An age-old debate has been reopened by a British eatery.
- by Ruth Hallows
Opinion
Social media
Meddling Musk should discover his limitations. He’s not the messiah
How can a multibillionaire be an “everyman”? Elon Musk can – but he should appreciate that this is his strength.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness
Opinion
Editorial
How Australia, and the world, can respond to an unpredictable future
There are limited and difficult choices ahead for those who believe in a multilateral world order.
- by The Age's View
Liz Truss threatens Keir Starmer with legal action over claims she ‘crashed the economy’
The letter states that the request “is made in the context of the basic levels of civility which is due between senior politicians”.
- by Rob Harris
Aussies snowed in at remote English pub aren’t complaining
Paul and Naomi Wright, from the Northern Territory, had never seen real snow before this trip to the UK. Now they’re cut off from the world.
- by Rob Harris
Polar vortex blasts North America and Europe with snow
Studies show a fast-warming Arctic is partly to blame for the increasing frequency of the phenomenon extending its icy grip.
- by Brian Witte and Patrick Whittle
Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage, calls on him to quit as Reform party leader
Musk has repeatedly posted on X about UK politics since Labour was elected in July. Now the billionaire thinks Nigel Farage should step down.
- by Rob Harris
How a 17-year-old darts player captured Britain’s hearts and minds
The sporting world’s new phenomenon is a teenage kebab-loving darts champion who sleeps in until midday at his parents’ place.
- by Rob Harris
The Aussie ‘bush carol’ that hit the right note at Westminster Abbey
The Choir of St Paul’s College, Sydney, comprises 19- and 20-year-old singers and is undertaking a major European tour this month.
- by Rob Harris
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