A barber in Essex faces public ire after distributing 1,000 fake parking tickets as promotional flyers. The stunt, which sparked a police visit, highlights the intensifying struggle of small businesses to remain visible in a competitive economy.
A beloved member of the Salford community, Ben Wright, has died following a violent attack outside a pub. Three suspects remain under investigation as police appeal for witnesses.
Two Western Australian police officers are being nominated for a bravery award after conducting a daring ocean rescue in Perth’s Swan River. The officers swam out to save a woman found clinging to a channel marker 200 metres offshore before sunrise on Thursday.
A 75-year-old man living in Spain has been barred from returning to his home after being found guilty of child indecency in a UK court. A judge ordered him to surrender his passport while awaiting sentencing.
Kenya's Greenland Girls School is providing a rare second chance for teenage mothers, offering childcare and education to help young women break the cycle of stigma and reach professional careers.
A double-murder investigation has been launched in Italy after the death of a mother and daughter from ricin poisoning. Toxicology reports confirmed the lethal toxin following a family meal in the town of Pietracatella.
A Perth woman has been denied bail in connection with a child exploitation investigation involving acclaimed author Craig Silvey. The case continues to result in the nationwide removal of Silvey’s books from shelves and school reading lists.
Ignoring the plight of other native Hawaiian birds, the white tern is thriving in urban Honolulu, with population numbers rising 50% over the last decade.
A lawsuit filed by the family of 33-year-old DoD employee Porscha Tynisha Brown alleges that Korean Air staff failed to provide proper care during a fatal medical emergency on a 2024 flight, including the failure to connect her oxygen mask.
A wild bear became a viral fixture in Fillmore, California, after being spotted lounging in jacuzzis and driveways. Following a brief period of local fame, wildlife authorities successfully relocated the creature on Wednesday.
A fire at Queensland's Doonan Resource Recovery Centre, likely caused by a discarded battery, has reignited concerns over the safe disposal of lithium-ion technology. The facility has since reopened as officials warn of the frequency of these hazardous waste-related blazes.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major overhaul of gambling laws, banning betting ads on sports jerseys, in stadiums, and during daytime television hours starting in 2027.
