An urgent evacuation alert has been issued for residents near a fast-moving bushfire on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland. Firefighters battle the blaze as NSW counts the cost of devastating weekend fires.
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils £170 million HIV action plan with opt-out testing in A&E departments and home test kits via NHS App to end transmissions by 2030.
Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
A groundbreaking £5 million trial will allow people in England to order HIV testing kits via the NHS App, with results delivered securely to their phones. This initiative aims to increase testing accessibility and combat stigma.
Canada's most decorated female Olympian, Penny Oleksiak, accepts a two-year suspension for anti-doping whereabouts failures. The ban runs until July 2027. Full story.
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings.
A new once-a-day weight loss pill, orforglipron, could offer wider access to treatment. The study confirms it helps shed up to 9.6% of body weight and will be cheaper than jabs.
A new daily pill from Lilly promises significant weight loss and blood sugar control, offering a needle-free alternative to injections. Could this revolutionise obesity treatment in the UK?
A Chinese biotech firm claims its new pill, targeting 'zombie cells', could extend human life to 150. Discover the science behind this bold longevity claim.
Sharron Davies launches the Women's Sports Union, urging the IOC to address the 'more important' issue of DSD athletes in female competition. Discover the call for a return to sex screening.
Exclusive: The NRL and AFL are compiling secret lists of players suspected of drug use for targeted testing by Sport Integrity Australia, raising major integrity concerns. Discover the full story.
Exclusive: Queensland police face scrutiny as coroner investigates domestic violence handling after whistleblower's family tragedy. Read the shocking findings.
Discover how everyday pills can cause painful throat damage and learn simple prevention steps. Protect your oesophagus with expert advice from UK anatomy professor.
WeightWatchers announces plans to sell Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in pill form, a strategic move following its bankruptcy. Discover how this impacts the competitive weight-loss drug market.
Tragedy strikes Queensland as emergency services battle horrific house fire that claimed four lives in Brisbane's southern suburbs. Latest updates on the investigation.
Groundbreaking research reveals the morning after pill's unexpected potential in cancer prevention, with scientists discovering levonorgestrel's ability to combat deadly diseases.
Hundreds of native flying foxes require emergency care after unprecedented hailstones the size of cricket balls devastate their roosting sites in southern Queensland, highlighting climate change impacts on wildlife.
Discover what leading gut health specialists really think about at-home microbiome testing kits and whether they deliver on their bold health promises.
South-East Queensland reels from catastrophic storm damage as tennis ball-sized hail pummels suburbs, shredding vegetation and damaging property in violent weather event.
A massive air and sea search continues for two fishermen missing off Queensland's coast after their boat was found abandoned near Hinchinbrook Island. Kealin Paul and John Francisco haven't been seen since Friday.
A 31-year-old woman faces murder charges following the tragic death of an infant in Queensland, Australia, as police continue their investigation into the heartbreaking case.
Massive supercell thunderstorms are set to unleash destructive winds, giant hailstones and intense rainfall across Queensland, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
Year 12 students in Queensland are demanding a marking review after confronting what they describe as an unfairly difficult Ancient History exam that failed to reflect their curriculum studies.
A significant curriculum error has been uncovered in Queensland high schools, where students studied the wrong Roman leader for months due to a major administrative oversight.
A landmark policy change will make emergency contraception available free from pharmacies across the UK, breaking down barriers to reproductive healthcare.
Major pharmacy chains including Boots and Superdrug are now offering free emergency contraception without prescription in groundbreaking NHS scheme.
Discover professional techniques for testing outdoor equipment before your next adventure. Learn how to properly evaluate gear performance, durability and reliability in real-world conditions.
Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.