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New CSS shapes let designers create responsive cut-outs and borders
New CSS features are giving web designers more ways to shape page layouts beyond the rectangles that have dominated the web for decades. The change matters because it brings flexible, decorative shapes into CSS itself, making designs such as cut-outs, irregular borders and animated outlines easier to build. The article traces the shift from early…
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DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Labour is betraying Britain by caving in to its Leftist factions
The Daily Mail’s opinion section criticises the Labour government for shifting leftward following what it describes as a recent internal power shift. The article argues that the party is catering to its left-wing factions rather than serving the broader electorate that voted for it in the recent general election. The commentary highlights several examples from…
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Argentina’s President Milei issues Falklands threat to Britain and accuses UK of ‘illegally plundering’ oil reserves
Argentine President Javier Milei has escalated territorial tensions with the UK by demanding international arbitration over an offshore oil project (Sea Lion) near the British-controlled Falkland Islands. His government has given the UK a two-week deadline to halt development, threatening to seek emergency intervention from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea if…
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Rod Stewart, 81, announces his retirement from the stage after six decades… and says ‘it’s time to say farewell’ as he confirms dates for ‘final tour ever’
Rod Stewart has announced that next year’s tour will be his last, bringing his six decades of performing on the road to a close. He said he had made the decision with sadness and thanked fans for the life his music had made possible, inviting them to see him perform one more time. The 21-date…
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LV= insurance is ignoring us while our house literally falls apart
LV= General Insurance is forcing a family with three young children to live in a property with worsening subsidence damage because of prolonged delays and cost-cutting measures. The family submitted a claim for subsidence damage to their extension and conservatory in 2023, but LV= has spent years avoiding authorising proper repairs and instead proposing inadequate…
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Man charged with killing beloved homeless artist in Central Park
A 36-year-old man named Jonathan Robles has been arrested for the murder of Lee Rogers, a 63-year-old homeless artist, in Central Park on Sunday morning. This killing marks the first murder in the park in five years and has shocked the close-knit community of birdwatchers, artists and homeless New Yorkers who knew Rogers as a…
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Clocks go forward across five Australian jurisdictions on 4 October
Daylight saving begins in five Australian jurisdictions on Sunday, 4 October, with clocks moving forward an hour and people losing an hour of sleep. The change extends evening daylight for outdoor activities and coincides with the NRL grand final; a Labour Day public holiday in NSW, the ACT and South Australia may give some residents…
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Will Mehreen Faruqi become the next far-left leader of the Greens? What insiders say about her chances after Larissa Waters stepped down
Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi has emerged as a leading contender to replace Larissa Waters following the latter’s resignation due to kidney disease. Faruqi commands strong support from the party’s activist base, particularly those advocating for a more confrontational stance towards Labor and greater emphasis on social justice and Palestinian rights. The race reflects deepening…
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Meta AI breaches privacy; Iran upholds singer’s lashing; Scotland backs immigration curbs
AI safety failures, human rights concerns and anti-immigration sentiment converge in this week’s major stories spanning tech, Iran and Scotland.
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Reserve Bank hikes interest rates to 15-year high amid warning country is barreling towards ‘human disaster’ and mass layoffs
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.6 per cent, the highest level in nearly 15 years, delivering a fourth rate increase in 2026. The decision will add hundreds of pounds to monthly mortgage repayments for millions of households and has prompted warnings that higher unemployment may be required…