The Austalian government has confirmed video-sharing platform YouTube will be included in the upcoming social media ban for children aged 16 and under.

The COVID pandemic likely began when the virus jumped from animals to humans, and didn’t start in a lab. But false narratives continue to circulate.

A bill that will strip funding from shonky providers is expected to pass parliament this week. But it falls short in a number of ways.

The UK government is offering a 10% taxpayer-funded discount on new plug-in cars that cost less than £37,000. It’s an attempt to re-energise the currently flatlining market for new electric vehicles ...

Almost half of hospital visitors skip washing their hands after using the toilet. If that’s happening in hospitals, imagine the hygiene at festivals and beaches.

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Two new superhero films reassert a message which comic books have long championed: that community, support and acceptance are strengths.

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Two of the best stop smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024 – so why is no one using them?

Australia’s inland waterbirds can fly long distances to find shallow wetlands to breed. But human needs and climate change could threaten them.

A joint statement by NZ and 27 other countries opens a door for further action against Israel over Gaza. What domestic and international steps could be taken?

Modern dating is stressful enough, and that’s even before you throw in premium subscriptions, ghosting and the unwritten rules of flirting. But for autistic people, there are even more variables to ...