93 m. ago ‘A bit funky’: What it’s like to swim through the world’s largest sex act

A spectacular storm of fertility has erupted in Australia during one of the world’s most crucial and beautiful natural events.

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2 h. ago Australia social media ban LIVE updates: PM lauds decision as children under 16 barred from social media in world

Australia’s social media ban comes into effect today, with children under 16 barred from some of the most popular social media apps in the world. Follow our live coverage.

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2 h. ago Australia social media ban LIVE updates: Children under 16 barred from social media as world

Australia’s social media ban comes into effect today, with children under 16 barred from some of the most popular social media apps in the world. Follow our live coverage.

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4 h. ago Australia social media ban LIVE updates: Children under 16 barred from social media apps as world

Australia’s world-first social media ban legislation comes into effect today, with children under 16 barred from some of the most popular social media apps in the world. Follow our live coverage

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5 h. ago ‘I think they’re weak’: Trump slams Europe over migration, Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has called European leaders “weak” on migration, and suggested Russia will win its war against Ukraine.

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5 h. ago ‘They’re weak’: Trump slams Europe on migration, tightens screws on Ukraine

Describing Europe’s immigration policy as a “disaster”, the US president also suggested Russia would win its war in Ukraine as he blasted European leaders for talking too much without producing results.

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5 h. ago ‘Prepare for intense emotions’: Teens plot workarounds as social media ban begins

The world’s biggest social media platforms are expected to kick more than half a million Australians off their apps while thousands plot ways to get around the ban.

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5 h. ago ‘How are we going to stay in contact?’ Teens wake to a social media

Everyone under 16 is now forbidden from using social media platforms. Will it mean less screen time – or creative ways to get around the law?

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5 h. ago ‘Wow, I might’ve made a mistake’: Why world stars are keen to join Rory at the Australian Open

Rory McIlroy’s presence at Royal Melbourne helped organisers “exceed expectations” for the Australian Open this year, at home and abroad.

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19 h. ago Ash Barty’s simple advice for Australian tennis’ next big thing

The former world No.1 has encouraged Australian teenager and next big thing Emerson Jones to be “kind to herself” ahead of an Australian Open where she will attract more attention than ever.

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22 h. ago Secrecy over Pentagon review suggests there’s stuff in there Australia doesn’t want to talk about

The Pentagon’s AUKUS review might be an American document, but the Australian government has a duty to its own taxpayers to insist upon greater transparency.

Politics

22 h. ago Zelensky digs in against Trump pressure as peace talks at risk of collapse

The Ukraine president is holding firm in a deepening dispute over whether to cede land to Russia to end the war, issuing a forceful statement of his nation’s sovereignty.

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22 h. ago ‘What a great and holy thing’: Roxburgh on what the world needs right now

Captivating and convivial, Richard Roxburgh talks over lunch about why he wants his new play to bring rowdy roars of laughter from the audience.

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25 h. ago Marles refuses 12 times to say what the Americans want in AUKUS review

Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong met their American counterparts Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio in Washington for annual talks amid what Rubio called “real momentum” in the alliance.

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29 h. ago Hegseth touts Australia’s next $1.5 billion AUKUS cheque as ministers meet

Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised fresh “momentum” in the US-Australia alliance as he met with counterparts for the annual AUSMIN talks in Washington.

Politics

39 h. ago It’s not just Sudan. The same destructive forces are coming for other countries too

The death toll in Sudan is now more than Gaza and Ukraine combined. With the new world order, civilisation is a lot more fragile than we like to think.

Politics

41 h. ago Marles sounds alarm after Chinese fighter ‘locks on’ to Japanese jets

Experts say the statement of support for Japan is cautious but welcome after a month-long campaign of retaliation from Beijing for a remark by Japan’s PM.

Politics

42 h. ago Fresh airstrikes shatter Asian ceasefire Trump claimed as a victory

Six weeks ago, a smiling US president was celebrating the ceasefire he had brokered. Now Thailand has once more deployed fighter jets against its neighbour.

Events

43 h. ago Katy Perry goes ‘Instagram official’ with Justin Trudeau amid romance rumours

The pop star posted photos and videos on Instagram of herself and the former Canadian PM posing cheek to cheek and exploring Japan.

Technology

43 h. ago Kerr’s Chelsea bound for Sydney, but World Cup could play havoc with men’s games

Organisers of the Sydney Super Cup will be quietly praying for the top nations to stumble at next year’s World Cup to ensure star players from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur make the trip.

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