5 h. ago Melbourne childcare worker charged with more than 70 offences against children in his care

Victoria police allege Point Cook man Joshua Brown sexually abused eight children at a western suburbs childcare centreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with more than 70 offences after allegedly sexually abusing eight children in his care.Victoria police issued a statement on Tuesday confirming they charged 26-year-old Point Cook man Joshua Brown last month with offences including sexual penetration of a child under 12, attempted sexual penetration of a child under 12, sexual assault of a child under 16 and producing child material for use through a carriage service. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows

Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergenciesFirefighters battled wildfires in the Scottish Highlands for a third day on Monday in a situation the first minister has called “extremely serious”.The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA), which has helped tackle the blazes, warned the fires are “becoming a danger to human life” that are leaving “stretched” firefighters unable to attend other incidents. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago West Lothian village bus protesters want return of service after 'year of isolation'

Elderly and infirm villagers who rely on buses have been cut off from public transport for more than a year. One told a meeting of the council’s Executive: “ We have bus passes, but no buses.”

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7 h. ago Warning issued over 'danger' of UK falling behind on tech as chilling cyber threats grow

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has said he accepts 'the risk' that comes with digitising public services amid increased threats of cyber attacks from hostile states

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8 h. ago Trump vents online about service provider after conference call marred by glitch

President Donald Trump is complaining about technical difficulties he experienced while trying to hold a conference call with faith leaders across the country

Politics

8 h. ago Royal train to be decommissioned following decades of service

The eight-carriage train will stop running in early 2027, according to the annual royal accounts

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9 h. ago White House says Canadian PM ‘caved’ to Trump demand to scrap tech tax

Trump officials hail U-turn as Mark Carney says decision to rescind digital services tax means revival of trade talksThe United States has said that Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney “caved” to demands from the White House after his government abruptly scrapped their digital services tax on US technology companies, which was set to go into effect on Monday.“It’s very simple. Prime minister Carney and Canada caved to president [Donald] Trump and the United States of America,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a daily briefing. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Bob Vylan and Kneecap face criminal probe as BBC Glastonbury coverage criticised

The BBC expressed regret on Monday at not pulling its livestream of Bob Vylan’s ‘unacceptable’ set.

Events

9 h. ago Trump rants about AT&T service after tech issues delay his call with faith leaders

President of the United States summoned the ‘boss’ of AT&T to get involved in the technical issue and get it resolved

Politics

10 h. ago Trump’s Secret Service detail to pay $600K for golf carts and port

Exclusive: Taxpayers, as is customary, will be footing the bill, which includes more than $80,000 for ‘portable restroom rentals and services’ at the president’s Bedminster property

Politics

11 h. ago Glastonbury Festival: Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances launched

A criminal investigation has been launched into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury Festival, as the BBC expressed regret at not pulling the livestream of a performance in which “death” chants were issued.

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11 h. ago Wimbledon 'line judges' spotted in new role after being replaced by technology

Wimbledon line judges have been spotted in everyday situations after being replaced by technology - including self-service checkouts and the London Underground

Events

12 h. ago NOAA delays the cutoff of key satellite data for hurricane forecasting

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is delaying by one month the planned cutoff of satellite data that helps forecasters track hurricanes

Politics

12 h. ago US to resume trade talks after Canada ditches tax on tech giants

With digital services tax rescinded, Donald Trump and Mark Carney agree to resume negotiations with a view to agreeing a deal by 21 JulyThe United States has said it will resume trade negotiations with Canada immediately, hours after prime minister Mark Carney’s government abruptly scrapped their digital services tax on US technology companies.On Monday, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told Fox News Canada’s decision “absolutely” meant both rides would resume talks. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Plane crashes into field leaving one person injured after light aircraft plummeted

The casualty was left in the care of the ambulance service.

Events

13 h. ago Prince Harry 'snubbed' as he's missing from key statement by Royal Family

People were quick to point out Prince Harry's absence from the Armed Forces Day post from the Royal Family, which mentioned the service of several other royals.

Politics

14 h. ago Plane crashes in small UK village as emergency services race to scene

A light aircraft crashed in the UK village of Stebbing this afternoon leaving one person in the care of the Ambulance Service as emergency services rushed to the scene

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14 h. ago Stebbing plane crash LIVE as aircraft plummets into Essex village field

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Stebbing, Essex, this afternoon, following a crash at around 2pm. One person was injured but their condition is not known

Events

14 h. ago The people least likely to tip at a restaurant aren’t who you think they are

A new study has found that among U.S. adults, those aged 18-28 stand out as the least frequent tippers across various service categories. Mike Bedigan asks them why

Politics

14 h. ago Canada caves to Trump over plan to charge Google and Amazon billions and resumes tariff talks

Canada caved to President Donald Trump and scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms, paving the way for the resumption of tariff talks.

Politics