Married at First Sight Australia allegations ‘disturbing’, says country’s watchdog
Allegations that Married at First Sight Australia stars were not told about their on-screen partners previous drug and violence convictions are “serious and disturbing,” the country’s media watchdog has said. The claims, reported in a BBC News investigation on Saturday, have also prompted a response from the UK’s media regulator Ofcom, who
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
The US ceasefire agreement with Iran has presented Israel’s prime minister with a political nightmare, smashing the three cornerstones of Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career, and leaving him trapped in a new security dilemma. How can the man who styled himself as the political whisperer of Washington, with real influence over
Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
Japan’s central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices. On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its so-called policy rate to 1% from 0.75% – a level not seen since 1995. The decision comes as some other
Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said his party would ban foreign nationals from living in social housing, with tenants required to find private accommodation within three months or face possible deportation. The party confirmed the ban would apply retrospectively, regardless of how long someone has been living in the
Hamilton’s first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1
Lewis Hamilton’s historic first victory for Ferrari in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was a statement to himself as well as to the rest of Formula 1, and the watching world. It answered doubts Hamilton admitted to having at times himself about whether he could still do the job at the
Linkin Park ignore the noise with triumphant set at Download Festival
Rock and metal has been far from a man’s game for a long time. But some habits have been harder than others to break – Download Festival and its predecessor Monsters Of Rock have had to wait until 2026 for a female-fronted band to headline the festival. Linkin Park took that
When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The UK has announced it is going to ban social media for under-16s. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that the ban would take effect in early 2027. He said keeping children off social media was “the right step for Britain” and the best way to keep them safe online.
Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
A Mexican man caught on video pulling the corners of his eyes during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic has apologised after the clip sparked a backlash. A South Korean content creator had posted a video of herself at the match last Friday, where Ulises
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion pound investment deal which UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said will build a “new era of co-operation” between the two nations. Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services and up to £9bn on UK offshore
US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The alt-pop US musician and internet personality Oliver Tree was among six people who died when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another in Brazil. The 32-year-old had been on a world tour when the crash occurred over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. One of the helicopters then