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Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
Onshore windfarm applications in England have reached their highest annual level in a decade, following the Labour government’s decision to scrap the Conservatives’ de facto ban shortly after taking office in 2024. A Guardian analysis of government data found around 45 applications were submitted in the year to March, with the pace of capacity entering…
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‘We’re not going to run from it’: Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Sydney Marathon organisers have made light of a design blunder that saw the wrong stadium etched onto this year’s finisher medals, mistakenly depicting Munich’s Allianz Arena instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. The error was spotted by social media users after the medal design was unveiled, prompting the organisers to admit “a little too much international…
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Melbourne is crowned immigration capital of Australia as shock data reveals 86 per cent of new residents are from overseas
Melbourne has been named Australia’s leading destination for overseas migration, with newly released figures showing that 86 per cent of the city’s new residents in the past year arrived from abroad rather than from elsewhere in Australia. The data highlights the scale of international migration’s role in reshaping Victoria’s capital, feeding into wider debates about…
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Robot beats Bolt as US midterms rocked by scandal and Iran claims war win
A humanoid robot at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing recorded 9.39 seconds for 100 metres, faster than Usain Bolt’s official human world-record time of 9.58 seconds. More than 2,000 humanoid robots were reported to be taking part in the five-day event, which included athletic and team-sport competitions. The result demonstrates rapid advances in…
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Sydney Swans ‘hand over audio of women after they left hotel’ to the AFL integrity unit – as coach Dean Cox could be forced to give evidence against his players
Sydney Swans officials have reportedly handed audio recordings involving women who left a team hotel to the AFL’s integrity unit, as part of an investigation into player conduct. Coach Dean Cox could potentially be compelled to give evidence against his own players as the inquiry progresses, raising the prospect of a significant internal rift at…
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The clock’s ticking for a ‘Greenwich Moon time’ as world powers eager to exploit lunar resources
Space agencies and researchers are working towards establishing a standardised lunar time system, sometimes dubbed “Greenwich Moon Time”, as growing international interest in exploiting the Moon’s resources makes a shared timekeeping framework increasingly urgent. Currently, missions to the Moon rely on the timekeeping systems of whichever country or agency launched them, creating a lack of…
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Russian cyber war unit believed to be behind hoax call as Burnham plays down exchange of messages with White House staff impersonator
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has played down an exchange of messages he had with someone impersonating a senior White House official, in an incident believed to have been orchestrated by a Russian cyber warfare unit. The hoax appears to be part of a wider pattern of impersonation attempts targeting UK and international…
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Deshaun Watson booed by Browns fans, fires back after poor outing opens door for Shedeur Sanders
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was booed by his own fans during a recent outing, deepening the pressure on him as he battles rookie Shedeur Sanders for the starting job. Watson responded defiantly to the hostile reception, effectively facing criticism from both frustrated supporters and a rival vying for his position, underscoring how precarious his…
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Andy Burnham faces claims he breached MP rules by failing to declare £6,600 party in Japan
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is facing allegations that he breached parliamentary rules by failing to declare a lavish party held in Japan, according to the Daily Mail. The claims centre on transparency obligations that apply to MPs and former MPs regarding gifts, hospitality and benefits received, and add to a period of…