2 h. ago Face age and ID checks? Using the internet in Australia is about to fundamentally change

New codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner come into effect in December, with major ramifications for internet usersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the old adage goes, “On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog”. But in Australia it might soon be the case that everything from search engines and social media sites, to app stores and AI chatbots will have to know your age.The Albanese government trumpeted the passage of its legislation banning under 16s from social media – which will come into effect in December – but new industry codes developed by the tech sector and eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant under the Online Safety Act will probably have much larger ramifications for how Australians access the internet.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Family of man killed after his tent was crushed by a bulldozer sues Atlanta

Cornelius Taylor was killed during a sweep of a homeless encampment in city’s preparation for MLK weekendThe family of a man who was killed after city workers crushed his tent with a bulldozer during a sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta, Georgia, filed a lawsuit against the city on Friday over his death, calling it “tragic and preventable”.The lawsuit filed by Cornelius Taylor’s sister and son alleges that city employees failed to look to see if there was anyone inside the tents in the encampment before using a bulldozer to clear it in the 16 January sweep. Taylor, 46, was inside one of the tents and was crushed by the truck when his tent was flattened, the lawsuit says. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tasmanian election: Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff declares victory as Labor loses ground after forcing early poll

Support grows for incumbent government in election triggered by no-confidence voteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmania faces a period of political talks after a snap election delivered another hung parliament and more seats to the Liberals than Labor.The Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor’s nine, both short of the 18 required for a majority. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gun runner from mob with tentacles all over Britain that supplied underworld thugs with weapons, drugs and bombs is found DEAD in jail

EXCLUSIVE: Notorious gun runner and drug smuggler Barry Kelly, 32, (pictured) has been found dead in prison, MailOnline can reveal.

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3 h. ago Thug with loudhailer chases Vanessa Feltz through the street yelling 'fascist Zionist scum'

Vanessa Feltz has revealed a female stranger came to her rescue after a pro-Palestinian protester chased her through the street, abusing her over a loudhailer just because she is Jewish.

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4 h. ago Princess Kate set to continue beloved birthday tradition for Prince George's 12th celebration

Princess Kate will be preparing to celebrate her son Prince George's 12th birthday on Tuesday - and the future Queen will be doing something very special the night before

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4 h. ago Usyk defeats Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion once more

Ukrainian adds IBF belt to WBA, WBC and WBO titlesDubois suffers second defeat to Usyk in two yearsThe mighty Oleksandr Usyk is, yet again, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world as he decisively defeated Daniel Dubois in the fifth round after a display as clinical as it was brutal. At the age of 38, Usyk outclassed and outfought his British rival, who is 11 years his junior, to establish himself definitively as the best heavyweight, so far, of the 21st century.The end was as conclusive as it was crushing. A sharp combination set up an opening for Usyk’s crunching right hook. Dubois crumpled to the canvas then, bravely, he rose unsteadily to his feet. But the outcome had already been decided. Usyk moved in with shark-like speed and stealth. A shuddering overhead left detonated against the already listing head of Dubois who fell heavily to the canvas, his gumshield spitting helplessly from his mouth. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'Unbeatable' Oleksandr Usyk demolishes Daniel Dubois and shows he's all

Oleksandr Usyk continues to defy time after writing another incredible chapter in the story of an all-time boxing great as he beat Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time

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4 h. ago Berger stars in shootout as Germany overcome early red card to fell France at Euro 2025

Germany produced a heroic performance with only 10 players to knock out a stunned France side in a penalty shootout and progress to the Euro 2025 semi-finals on a night of compelling drama in Basel.The record eight-time European champions had to play the vast majority of the contest with one player fewer than the French but defended doggedly throughout extra time and then won the shootout 6-5 to book a semi-final meeting with the world champions, Spain, on Wednesday in Zurich. The goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany’s heroine, not only in the shootout, but with an astonishing save in extra time. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Royal Family member who 'will never forgive' Prince Harry as reconciliation efforts continue

Prince Harry has been estranged from the Royal Family since his bombshell split with Meghan Markle in 2020 - and it's now been claimed one member will never forgive him

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4 h. ago Huge changes to water companies set out this week will 'make bills fair'

Ministers have told firms they must do more if they want to restore public trust - as complaints continue to rise and half of Brits feel they’re being ripped off.

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4 h. ago Johnny Kenny has Celtic message for transfer recruits amid Idah and Maeda striker fight

The striker impressed against Newcastle United to continue his top pre-season firm

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5 h. ago Katie Price CANCELS Glasgow Pride appearance last minute due to 'urgent obligation'

The reality star, 47, pulled out of the free all-day event at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, the page's official Instagram announced.

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5 h. ago UK set to be hit by more thunderstorms as yellow weather warnings continue past weekend

The Met Office warned of a danger to life as the UK is set to be hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday

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5 h. ago 'The Mancunian spirit is in this field': The cult of Oasis continues at rain

'Oasis are like a religion to us'

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6 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois: undisputed heavyweight championship – live updates

Live updates from the rematch at Wembley in LondonDonald McRae’s fight preview | And you can mail BryanThe stars are out tonight at Wembley. An expected crowd of 90,000 are here to watch Dubois attempt to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.Lawrence Okolie and Kevin Lerena are just under way in the final preliminary of the evening, a scheduled 12-round heavyweight bout. Before that, Daniel Lapin extended his unbeaten run to 12-0 with a mostly forgettable points win over Lewis Edmondson in a 10-round light heavyweight scrap. The Ukrainian southpaw edged it on two of the three scorecards, 96–94, while the third judge had it even at 95–95, a reflection of a fight short on clean action and high on clinches. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Tech CEO caught with company’s HR head on Coldplay kiss cam resigns

Andy Byron leaves startup Astronomer after he and Kristin Cabot were placed on leave over Jumbotron incidentThe married CEO who was filmed at a Coldplay concert in the US with his arms around his company’s HR head in a video that went viral has now resigned, the company Astronomer said on Saturday.In a post on Linkedin, the software startup said: “Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The moment I knew: as the curtains fell on our first performance, the electricity between us was palpable

At first, Australian soprano Nicole Car found her costar’s confidence curiously endearing. Later she realised they had serious chemistry, on and off the stageFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn 2015 I was making my European debut singing the role of Tatiana in Tchiakovsky’s Eugene Onegin in Berlin. I’d been offered the contract at relatively short notice and was assured by the casting director not to worry, my French-Canadian co-star was “a real charmer”. I took it with a grain of salt.On the first day of rehearsals, Étienne (the charmer) arrived for a brief introduction before he rushed off to debut a very big role, playing Posa in Verdi’s Don Carlos. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago There is one universal sex tip. It is simple, teachable and obvious

How do we get better at discussing sexual satisfaction when our genitals are synonymous with the word ‘unmentionables’? It takes no luck, no money and can be learnedIn the fifth season of the British cringe comedy series Peep Show about two dysfunctional flatmates, Mark tells Jeremy that, for the first time in his life, he thinks he’s getting sex right. This is thanks to new partner’s very explicit instructions. “That’s cheating,” Jeremy complains. “Anyone can please a woman if she tells you what to do. You’re not allowed to ask. That’s the whole point.”I’ve spent a year trying to figure out why straight women are statistically last on the list when it comes to having pleasurable sex, but that one minute of television pretty much sums it up. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘How did I feel giving the baby away? I never thought of it like that’: inside a weekend retreat for surrogate mothers

They don’t do it for money, and pregnancy takes a toll. So why do women lend their wombs to carry a baby for strangers they’ve met online?Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs I walk out of Hobart airport’s small arrivals hall, I immediately spot the person I’m looking for. My contact, Mollie D’Arcy, is standing at the exit, heavily pregnant. Her baby bump isn’t the only giveaway – she’s holding up a laminated sign in hot pink writing, sticky taped to a retractable light sabre toy. It reads, “Surrogates on Tour.”It’s mid-September 2024 and D’Arcy is this year’s Surrogacy Sisterhood Retreat organiser and captain. Since its inception in 2018, it’s the first time this event, a roving annual weekend away for surrogates past and present, has made it to Tasmania. Continue reading...

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