eHarmony deceived Australian customers with ‘subscription traps’ that cost hundreds of dollars, court finds
World news | The Guardianby Josh Taylor Technology reporter·25 Aug 2026
Dating website eHarmony engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct over subscription traps that cost thousands of customers hundreds of dollars each, the federal court has found.
Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A
World news | The Guardianby Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent·25 Aug 2026
Eight famous costumes worn by Freddie Mercury, including the outfit featured on the cover of Queen’s debut album and the catsuit from the video for Bohemian Rhapsody, are to go on display at the...
NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer
World news | The Guardianby Andrew Gregory Health editor·25 Aug 2026
Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be offered free home testing kits on the NHS.
Europe’s heatwaves threaten insurers’ earnings, rating agency S&P says
World news | The Guardianby Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent·25 Aug 2026
Europe’s intense heatwaves could hit insurers’ earnings as companies face a rise in claims linked to heat-related deaths and worsening health conditions, the rating agency S&P has said.
Woolworths’ Ooshies craze causes Coles sales slump with parents shopping at rival supermarket to collect toys
World news | The Guardianby Luca Ittimani·25 Aug 2026
Woolworths’ latest Disney “Ooshie” collectibles have not only captivated Australian children, they have led to a short-term slump in competitor Coles’ sales.
Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war
World news | The Guardianby Jonathan Barrett Business editor·25 Aug 2026
Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets, even after enjoying a period of windfall oil profits caused by the Iran conflict.
Scots College trio who allegedly sexually assaulted teen girl have faced ‘repercussions’, judge says
World news | The Guardianby AAP and Jordyn Beazley·25 Aug 2026
Three teenage boys from a prestigious Sydney private school who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in an alleyway in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have faced court for the first time.
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella announces immigration crackdown
World news | The Guardianby Tiago Rogero South America correspondent·25 Aug 2026
Colombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people who are in the country irregularly or have...
Massachusetts woman suspected of killing police officer husband found dead
World news | The Guardianby Associated Press·24 Aug 2026
A mental health advocate suspected of killing her police officer husband was found dead on Monday, six days after she disappeared from her Massachusetts home, authorities said.
‘Immense drop-off’ in support contributing to care leaver deaths in England, review says
World news | The Guardianby Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent·24 Aug 2026
Profound isolation contributed to the deaths of more than 100 care leavers in England in a year, with a dramatic drop-off in support from social services at 18 leading to catastrophic consequences...
Lindsay Clancy trial: psychologist says he doubts claim she was hallucinating
World news | The Guardianby Gabrielle Canonand agencies·24 Aug 2026
With just days to go before the murder trial for Lindsay Clancy concludes, a forensic psychologist called by the prosecution testified on Monday that he did not believe she was experiencing acute...
Burnham backtracks on spending housing fund only on building social homes
World news | The Guardianby Kiran Stacey Policy editor·24 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham has backtracked on his proposal to rip up the government’s housing plans and boost social home building.
Australia news live: Sydney trains plagued by morning cancellations due to ‘urgent’ repairs to overhead wires
World news | The Guardianby Martin Farrer·24 Aug 2026
It the latest update, just minutes ago, Sydney Trains reckons it will be some hours before things are back to normal: Repair crews are on site and working to restore train services as soon as...
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at car park used by Gatwick passengers
World news | The Guardianby Harry Cockburn·24 Aug 2026
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire tore through a car park used by people flying from Gatwick airport, destroying about 140 vehicles.
Victorian premier Ben Carroll pushes ahead with SRL spend despite hinting at pause
World news | The Guardianby Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent·24 Aug 2026
The Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has made an about-face, committing to pushing ahead with the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop while promising to reduce its total cost by about 6%.
US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran
World news | The Guardianby Julian Borger·24 Aug 2026
The US has threatened to impose severe sanctions against any country or entity maintaining economic ties with Iran, hoping to achieve with economic measures what military means have so far failed...
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel
World news | The Guardianby Gaya Gupta·24 Aug 2026
Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on automobiles and crucial raw materials from Canada, the latest deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbors with historically strong economic...
French tourist dies in California’s Death Valley after being stranded in heat
World news | The Guardianby Maya Yang·24 Aug 2026
A French tourist recently died in Death Valley national park after a car mishap left him stranded in 116F (47C) weather.
Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language
World news | The Guardianby Leyland Cecco in Toronto·24 Aug 2026
Mark Carney said on Monday that while American negotiators saw the French language in Canada as an “irritant … in Quebec, these are rights,” days after receiving widespread praise from political...
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
World news | The Guardianby Joseph Gedeon in Washington·24 Aug 2026
All US immigration officers working for a key anti-fraud unit have been reassigned by Donald Trump’s administration to focus on screening South African refugees and alleged “unlawful” voters.
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