2 h. ago Islamophobia on the rise in Australia and majority of incidents are not reported, report says

Islamic Council of Victoria says many Muslims don’t report racist incidents because they fear not being taken seriouslyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Islamic Council of Victoria has reported an increase in Islamophobia, warning that the actual number of victims is likely far higher than reported.On Saturday, the council held its first conference on Islamophobia, with politicians, police, religious leaders and academics among those in attendance at the event in Melbourne. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Can crocodiles and canoeists coexist at Australia’s 2032 Olympic Games?

As world’s largest living reptile reclaims the Fitzroy River in Queensland, some say athletes shouldn’t worry while others warn against ‘running the gauntlet’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAndrew Miller is only minutes into a crash course on using a V8 ocean ski when he first drops the C-bomb.The former red beret paratrooper and current president of a Rockhampton canoe club is explaining to a first-time paddler why he won’t begin on a K1 – the kind of craft the world’s best canoe sprinters will paddle when and if they come here to central Queensland to compete at the 2032 Olympic Games. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago Mum 'crammed into small house with six kids' reaches breaking point

Ewelina Ciuruk, 35, has three children of her own but took in her sister's three kids from Poland after her husband of 17 years returned to their homeland, leaving her at breaking point

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3 h. ago Perrie Edwards struggled to leave the house over devastating health issue

Little Mix's Perrie Edwards has spoken about her mental health in a new interview, including about agoraphobia, after having previously opened up about challenges in her life

Society

3 h. ago Brazil's former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves house arrest for medical exams

Former President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily left house arrest Saturday for medical exams in Brasilia

Politics

3 h. ago Hamilton Accies losing Elite Academy status will result in players leaving, confirms boss

John Rankin says only those who are under full-time contracts can be brought into the first team squad

Economics

4 h. ago 'We were right on 20mph, Brexit was wrong and Nigel Farage would be a disaster for Wales'

Departing Welsh Government cabinet member Julie James gave her no holds barred take as she prepares to leave frontline politics

Events

5 h. ago Noel Gallagher in major music move after Oasis reunion leaves him 'supercharged'

EXCLUSIVE: Rocker Noel Gallagher has sights set on a new project - with uncertainty surrounding whether it will involve brother Liam as they continue the mammoth Oasis tour

Politics

5 h. ago Priest accused of sexual relationship with teen stripper after offering her hush money

A Roman Catholic priest has been publicly accused of having an affair with a 17-year-old stripper and paying her piles of hush money to remain silent about it

Politics

5 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper welcomes third child and has hilarious response

Jeremy Clarkson has shared the hilarious moment Kaleb Cooper told him he was leaving the fields to head to the maternity ward after his partner went into labour

Politics

5 h. ago Bridal couple blasted for 'gross' and 'delusional' email to wedding guests ahead of the big day: 'This reeks of narcissist'

One guest invited to the anonymous couple's big day was so outraged by the message that they took to the Reddit group Wedding Shaming to unveil the American pair's 'gross' request.

Politics

6 h. ago EastEnders Tyler Moon star shares exciting career update 12 years after leaving Walford

EastEnders star Tony Discipline, who played Tyler Moon between 2011 and 2013, has shared a career update 12 years after leaving the BBC One soap

Politics

7 h. ago House of Cards star Dan Ziskie dies aged 80 as TV fans mourns veteran actor

Dan Ziskie, famed for his roles in House of Cards and Treme, has died at 80. Beloved for his commanding screen presence, the actor leaves a lasting legacy

Events

7 h. ago London Heathrow Airport flights among hundreds grounded as Air Canada staff strike

If you’re travelling to or from Heathrow and have been affected by the Air Canada staff strike, email megan.howe@standard.co.uk

Society

7 h. ago Vegan activist begs for £14,000 to reclaim her passport so she can travel to UK protest

Tash Peterson and her boyfriend Jack Higgs are pleading for people to donate £14,000 to pay their bankruptcy trustees to leave the country and protest in Herefordshire

Economics

7 h. ago Street dog who 'knew nothing but pain' saved and in recovery leaving people in tears

A street dog who has so far only known a life of "pain" has been rescued, with his recovery and transformation planned by a UK charity keen to help eradicate the suffering of countless street dogs all over the world

Politics

7 h. ago 'Warzone' UK seaside town where feral kids kill ducks and Nazi salute at tourists

The seaside town of Herne Bay in Kent has been grappling with a surge in antisocial behaviour from teenagers, leaving locals feeling unsafe and desperate for change

Events

8 h. ago London was making me sick, I was plagued with deep fatigue, anxiety and stress

At 35, Isabella had ticked all the so-called 'success' boxes, a high-flying job, London flat, and a diary packed with Zoom calls and deadlines- but behind the scene her health was crumbling.

Politics

8 h. ago Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa sees red as Newcastle draw blank without Isak

Newcastle demonstrated how united they are without Alexander Isak but also how much they miss his goal power. Despite dominating this match, before and after Ezri Konsa was sent off for Aston Villa, Eddie Howe’s men had to settle for a draw against the side they pipped for a Champions League place.Still hoping to buy Yoane Wissa from Brentford and having let the veteran Callum Wilson leave for free to West Ham, Newcastle played three wingers across their frontline and only brought on Will Osula, the one recognised central striker in their squad, in the 90th minute. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Midsomer Murders Jane Wymark's family tragedy and life since leaving show

Jane Wymark shot to fame in the 1990s when she joined the cast of ITV's Midsomer Murders

Events