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State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan

The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.

Florida College Re-Votes on Land for Trump Library

Miami Dade College's board has re-voted to gift a prime $67m site for Donald Trump's presidential library, despite an ongoing lawsuit alleging open government violations. Read the full story.

Sydney Airport Fireball: Hundreds Evacuated

Massive fire erupts at Sydney Airport's international terminal, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Emergency services respond to dramatic scenes as flights face disruption.

Second Bid to Ban Feminist Book from National Library

Trans activists demand National Library of Scotland remove 'The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht' for second time. Discover the escalating censorship battle threatening free speech in Scottish cultural institutions.

Classic Crime Novels Reissued for Modern Readers

Discover three reissued crime classics from the Mail Bookshop. From a 1950s English village poisoning to a railway heist and a Maigret medical mystery. Dive into these gripping whodunits today!

Exeter Named UK's Best Motorway Services

Exeter services crowned the UK's best pit stop, boasting 56 EV chargers and 13 food outlets. Discover the top 10 service stations for your festive travels.

Trump plans $1bn Miami presidential library

Donald Trump's foundation aims to raise nearly $1 billion in tax-exempt donations for a presidential library in downtown Miami, with $50m already pledged from media settlements. Discover the ambitious plans and the controversial tax status.

British Library strikers demand fair pay and support

As British Library workers strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's champion their cause, highlighting a wider devaluation of library services and staff across the UK. Support our cultural heritage.

Cloudflare outage takes down major websites

A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning disrupted services including X, Spotify, and ChatGPT, causing widespread internet issues. Follow for live updates.

Huntingdon rail chaos continues for third day

Commuters from Huntingdon face ongoing disruption as critical signal failure between Peterborough and London causes widespread cancellations and severe delays on LNER and Thameslink services.

Cumbria Train Derailment Disrupts Services

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a train derailment in Cumbria, causing significant disruption to rail services between Carlisle and Oxenholme. No serious injuries reported.

Historic Mechanics' Institutes Reinvented for Modern Era

Discover how Australia's iconic Mechanics' Institutes are transforming from Victorian-era libraries into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to coding workshops while preserving their rich heritage.

British Library ransomware crisis exposes security flaws

The British Library faces an ongoing technological nightmare as a devastating ransomware attack continues to cripple services months after the initial breach, raising serious questions about cybersecurity in UK cultural institutions.

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