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Culturesydney-morning-herald1d ago

Janet Mathews Obituary

An obituary has been published for Janet Mathews, who passed away in Sydney, New South Wales.

New Studies Suggest Vaping Likely Increases Cancer Risk
Sciencezerohedge7d ago

New Studies Suggest Vaping Likely Increases Cancer Risk

New research, including a report from the University of New South Wales, indicates that nicotine-based e-cigarettes may be carcinogenic, particularly for the lungs and oral cavity. Experts advise caution for users, especially when combined with traditional cigarettes.

MPs Call for Pause in HMP Parc Expansion Amid Failures
PoliticsThe Guardian9d ago

MPs Call for Pause in HMP Parc Expansion Amid Failures

MPs on the Welsh affairs committee are calling for a pause in the expansion of HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales, stating it is 'not the right place' to add inmates due to serious failures including deaths, violence, and staff shortages.

Reform UK Candidates in Wales Face Scrutiny Over Past Comments
WorldThe Independent12d ago

Reform UK Candidates in Wales Face Scrutiny Over Past Comments

Reform UK candidates hoping to oust Labour from the Senedd in Wales are facing scrutiny over past comments, including one who allegedly made Nazi salutes and racial slurs, and another who suggested people on a reality TV show needed 'putting down.'

Wales Accelerates Renewable Energy Schemes
WorldBBC21d ago

Wales Accelerates Renewable Energy Schemes

Wales has reached a deal to expedite renewable energy projects, with ministers citing the Middle East war's impact on oil prices as a key driver for increased energy independence.

‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski
PoliticsThe Guardian21d ago

‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski

Exclusive: England and Wales Greens leader outlines economic policy including help to meet rising energy costs and water re-nationalisation Successive governments have turned the UK from a manufacturing economy to one where the basics of life have been privatised and are rented back to people at a crushing cost, Zack Polanski will say. In a speech billed as the Green leader’s biggest policy intervention since he took over as leader six months ago, Polanski will argue that decades of gradual e...

Travel Hack to Avoid Luggage Fees Goes Viral
der-standard22d ago

Travel Hack to Avoid Luggage Fees Goes Viral

Many travelers are attempting to circumvent expensive baggage fees on flights, with a woman from Wales demonstrating a method that has gained widespread attention and praise.

Chris Minns and Jewish groups condemn ‘horrid rhetoric’ from DJ at opening night of Sydney Biennale
CultureThe Guardian23d ago

Chris Minns and Jewish groups condemn ‘horrid rhetoric’ from DJ at opening night of Sydney Biennale

US-based Zubeyda Muzeyyen, AKA DJ Haram, claimed a ‘Zio-Australian-Epstein empire’ was responsible for silencing dissenters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The premier of New South Wales has ruled out cutting funding for Sydney’s Biennale arts festival after Jewish groups condemned language used by US artist DJ Haram at an opening night event at the White Bay Power Station in Sydney. At the centre of the con...

NSW government apologises for leaving foster children in home with triple killer
WorldThe Guardian28d ago

NSW government apologises for leaving foster children in home with triple killer

Convicted murderer Regina Arthurell was removed from a home with two children on Monday despite a December report warning of the situation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has apologised after admitting it left two foster children in a home with a convicted triple killer until this week, despite a report warning them of the situation in December. The NSW minister for families an...

MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event
PoliticsThe Guardian29d ago

MP tells Commons she was left with PTSD after being raped at work event

Charlotte Nichols speaks out in opposition to bill proposing changes to jury trials in England and Wales An MP has told the House of Commons that she was raped after an event that she attended as a member of parliament, revealing that she waited 1,088 days for her case to get to court. Speaking at a debate on Tuesday to discuss changes to the law under which some jury trials would be limited, Charlotte Nichols said she was waiving her right to anonymity to speak about her own experience and o...

Pro-Palestine protest organisers ‘a pack of communists’ intent on confrontation with police, Minns tells budget estimates
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Pro-Palestine protest organisers ‘a pack of communists’ intent on confrontation with police, Minns tells budget estimates

New South Wales premier faces questions over what he told MPs who attended demonstration opposing Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has labelled pro-Palestine protest organisers “a pack of communists” as he continues to blame them for violent clashes with police last month, amid ongoing dissent among Labor MPs about the government...

Man shot dead by police in Potts Point after allegedly assaulting two women
WorldThe Guardiansbs-news1mo ago2 sources

Man shot dead by police in Potts Point after allegedly assaulting two women

New South Wales police allege man entered inner Sydney apartment complex on Tuesday morning Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An internal police investigation is underway after a man was shot dead by police in an inner Sydney apartment complex on Tuesday morning. In a statement on Tuesday, New South Wales police said officers from Kings Cross command were called to a unit block on St Neot Avenue in Potts Point...

Cannabis Farm Discovered in Historic Stately Home
CultureBBC7h ago

Cannabis Farm Discovered in Historic Stately Home

A large cannabis farm has been uncovered in a stately home that once hosted the King and was the venue for the Prince of Wales' investiture ball. The now-empty mansion was found to be cultivating illegal drugs, leading to a police investigation.

Storm Dave Causes Widespread Damage, Power Outages, and Travel Disruptions Across UK and Sweden
WorldBBCThe Guardiandr-dk+11yle-uutisetaftonbladetberlingskesvenska-dagbladettvn24vgThe Independentpolitiken+3 more2d ago14 sources

Storm Dave Causes Widespread Damage, Power Outages, and Travel Disruptions Across UK and Sweden

Storm Dave has caused significant damage, including at Durham's Riverside ground in the UK, and has led to tens of thousands of households losing power and numerous train cancellations in Sweden. A public alert was issued in Oskarshamn Municipality due to the telecommunications network being knocked out.

Exploring Challenging Welsh Place Names
Cultureaktualne-cz2d ago

Exploring Challenging Welsh Place Names

This article from an English daily explores the unique and often tongue-twisting place names found in South Wales, such as Cwmtwrch and Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, highlighting the region's distinct cultural charm.

Protester Arrested at Isaac Herzog Rally Criticized by Lawyers
WorldThe Guardian12d ago

Protester Arrested at Isaac Herzog Rally Criticized by Lawyers

Lawyers have criticized the 'extreme' arrest of a 42-year-old protester following a February rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog in New South Wales. The incident led to violent clashes between police and protesters, with the individual being the 26th person charged.

Starmer to visit NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianirish-independent+2rte-newsthe-journal27d ago5 sources

Starmer to visit NI ahead of UK-Ireland summit in Cork

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Cork today for the second annual UK-Ireland Summit. This meeting follows Starmer's visit to Northern Ireland and will involve several government ministers from both sides.

Technologysydney-morning-herald1mo ago

Telstra's Coverage Area Potentially Shrinks by Size of NSW

Telstra's mobile network coverage is projected to shrink by an area equivalent to the size of New South Wales, raising concerns about connectivity in regional areas. This potential reduction could impact a significant portion of Australia's landmass.

Poland Plans Social Media Ban For Under-15s
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Poland Plans Social Media Ban For Under-15s

Poland Plans Social Media Ban For Under-15s Three months after Australia banned minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, Poland is preparing to do the same thing. A 14-year-old boy poses at his home near Gosford as he looks at social media on his mobile phone in New South Wales, Australia, on Oct. 24, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images A bill is currently being prepared by the largest party in Poland's ruling Civic Coalition Party that would prohibit children...

Noelia Castillo Dies by Euthanasia in Spain Amid Criticism of State's Role
HealthBBCaftonbladetle-figaro+23der-standardFrance 24rzeczpospolitadie-presseel-mundodelfi-lthvgThe Independent+15 more12d ago26 sources

Noelia Castillo Dies by Euthanasia in Spain Amid Criticism of State's Role

Noelia Castillo Ramos, a 25-year-old paraplegic, died by euthanasia in Spain on March 26 after a two-year legal battle, including her father's opposition, a decision that has sparked global emotion and debate over self-determination, with critics now arguing the state failed her.

Football Legend John Toshack Diagnosed with Dementia
HealthThe IndependentYahoo14d ago2 sources

Football Legend John Toshack Diagnosed with Dementia

John Toshack, a former Liverpool and Wales football legend and Real Madrid manager, has been diagnosed with dementia, with his son revealing he experiences 'good days and bad days' as reported by multiple sources.

CCTV Released in Kidnapping and Murder of Chris Baghsarian in Sydney
WorldThe Guardian21d ago

CCTV Released in Kidnapping and Murder of Chris Baghsarian in Sydney

New South Wales police have released CCTV footage showing three additional men they wish to question in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was allegedly taken in a case of mistaken identity. Two men have already been charged.

Police and media launch charter to ‘reset’ relations after Nicola Bulley case
PoliticsThe Guardian22d ago

Police and media launch charter to ‘reset’ relations after Nicola Bulley case

Parties pledge to improve communication in England and Wales following fallout since Lancashire disappearance Police and the media have backed a “reset” in relations between officers and journalists, after a prolonged period of distrust since the handling of the Nicola Bulley case in 2023. Bulley’s disappearance in Lancashire led to significant fallout between the police and the press, with media outlets saying a lack of access and information allowed incorrect assertions and conspiracy theor...

Worldsydney-morning-herald23d ago

Pauline LAST Obituary

An obituary has been published for Pauline LAST in Sydney, New South Wales.

1966 Aberfan Disaster in Wales
Environmentdelfi-lt25d ago

1966 Aberfan Disaster in Wales

A Lithuanian article recounts the 1966 Aberfan disaster in Wales, where a coal mine waste tip collapsed, burying a school and killing 144 people, mostly children. The piece reflects on large-scale industrial catastrophes.

NSW Premier Criticizes GST Distribution as Unfair
PoliticsThe Guardian26d ago

NSW Premier Criticizes GST Distribution as Unfair

The New South Wales premier has voiced strong opposition to the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution, arguing that the state's reduced share of revenue relative to its population is unfair and outdated, while Western Australia receives an additional $5.5 billion.

Wales Senedd elections are a ‘referendum’ on Starmer, claims Farage
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Wales Senedd elections are a ‘referendum’ on Starmer, claims Farage

Party leader and Welsh counterpart launch Reform UK manifesto in Newport UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has described May’s Senedd elections as a “referendum” on Keir Starmer, as Reform UK gears up to battle Plaid Cymru for the chance to end a century of Labour dominance in Wales. Launching Reform’s election manifesto in Newport on Thursday alongside the party’s newly appointed Welsh leader, Dan Thomas, Farage said: “It’s a Welsh election, but I’m afraid, whether you like it...

Man dies in alleged axe murder after dispute with friend at remote NSW campground
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Man dies in alleged axe murder after dispute with friend at remote NSW campground

Victim was driven to Thora near Bellingen after attack at Little Styx River campground at Ebor but was dead by the time authorities arrived Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with murder after an alleged axe attack at a New South Wales campground. Emergency services were called to Thora, 25km north-west of Bellingen, just after midnight on Monday. They found a 33-year-old man who had died...