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Inside the 'woke' changes coming for the Australian census - what you need to know

Inside the 'woke' changes coming for the Australian census - what you need to knowSexual orientation question added for first time'Children ever born' question dropped until 2031 See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOANNA HYNDS FOR DAILY MAIL Published: 08:02, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 08:02, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments

UK borrowing costs soar as oil price jumps to $100

UK borrowing costs soar as oil price jumps to $100See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 08:01, 24 July 2026 e-mail 20 View comments

Burnham urged to slash industrial energy costs as manufacturers suffer biggest fall in orders for six years

Burnham urged to slash industrial energy costs as manufacturers suffer biggest fall in orders for six yearsSee more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS, DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 07:52, 24 July 2026 e-mail 5 View comments

Air conditioning frenzy amid heatwave and World Cup fever help bring much-needed boost for high streets

Air conditioning frenzy amid heatwave and World Cup fever help bring much-needed boost for high streetsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 07:46, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 07:49, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Chinese delegation refutes Japan's false rhetoric against China

Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’

President Trump says damages will be paid for by Iranian money that the US has 'in its possession, and controls'.

Project Kusha explained: Why India’s 'own S-400' is not designed to stop ballistic missiles

India’s maiden test of the Kusha Surface-to-Air Missile marks a decisive step in building a layered air defence shield under Mission Sudarshan Chakra. Designed in three variants—M1 (150 km), M2 (250 km) and M3 (350 km)—the system aims to rival the Russian S-400 but with indigenous scalability. The test underscores DRDO’s ability to intercept threats in both endo- and exo-atmospheric domains. Yet, as Gulf conflicts show, missile defence requires redundancy and integration. India must now invest i...

Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic

TGA says product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs updated with warning of NAION disorderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s medicines regulator has issued warnings for several type 2 diabetes and obesity-related treatments – including Ozempic and Mounjaro – over the potential to cause a “rare but severe” eye disorder that could lead to blindness.The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA)...

Uproar as ABC airs 'pornographic violent fantasy' about Gina Rinehart on competition show: 'Turn into sausage roll'

Uproar as ABC airs 'pornographic violent fantasy' about Gina Rinehart on competition show: 'Turn into sausage roll'ABC segment sparks outrage over RinehartCalls for ABC to take the footage down See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:36, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 07:36, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments

China's criminal cases drop 16.5% in the first half of 2026

The growing discussion of the "Chinese sense of security" highlights a sense of predictability and stability in everyday experiences at a time when many countries are facing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Vladimir Putin's 'toxic' inner circle turns on President as Russia devastated by nightly drone and missile blitz

Vladimir Putin's "toxic" inner circle has turned on the Russian leader after Ukraine's nightly drone and missile strikes on his country, Volodymyr Zelensky has said.The Ukrainian President said his long-range strikes inside Russia have led key allies to signal it is time to end the war.Mr Zelensky's remarks follows reports Russia has lost 7,000 troops a week, with the frontlines struggling to be replenished.He said: "The situation on the front, together with our long-range and mid-range strikes,...

Mystery swimmer saved two children from tragedy in waters off Essex beach

A heroic bystander risked his own life to rescue two children from the sea during a tragic incident in Essex that claimed the lives of a mother and her teenage daughter.The tragedy at West Mersea, near Colchester, on Wednesday evening saw 41-year-old Shally Rahman and her 15-year-old daughter, Samiha Rahman, enter the water in an attempt to rescue a seven-year-old boy who had become stranded. Both were pulled from the sea after getting into difficulty, but sadly died.According to Essex Police, t...

China to initiate international alliance against telecom, online fraud

China will initiate an international alliance against telecom and online fraud, with its establishment planned for September at the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum.

Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast

Multiple people were injured Thursday after a Kenmore Air floatplane made an emergency landing off the Washington coast before catching fire, prompting a massive rescue operation, authorities said.The U.S. Coast Guard said it received a report around 5:25 p.m. local time that a Kenmore Air seaplane had made an emergency landing in North Beach Shallow Bay off Sucia Island before bursting into flames.Authorities said all 10 passengers and the pilot were accounted for.SEN TIM SHEEHY MAKES EMERGENCY...

Elon Musk predicts civil war will break out across Britain in grave warning of migration 'reckoning'

Elon Musk has doubled down on his prediction that civil war will erupt in Britain in the coming decades as the country faces a migration-fuelled "reckoning". In recent months, the SpaceX founder has frequently warned of unrest erupting in Britain as a consequence of high levels of migration of people opposed to the West. Mr Musk has described the prospect of civil war breaking out in the near future as "inevitable". In an interview with The Economist, the tech tycoon refused to back down on his...

Mississippi mom killed her son and hid his body behind a fake wall for years - all while pretending to be him

Mississippi mom killed her son and hid his body behind a fake wall for years - all while pretending to be himSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 07:03, 24 July 2026 | Updated: 07:03, 24 July 2026 e-mail View comments

‘Collapsed’: Roadblocks, internet blackout leave Pakistani Kashmir in limbo

Residents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.

Why did two Chinese mathematicians win Fields Medals?

Chinese mathematicians Deng Yu and Wang Hong were awarded the Fields Medals at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, which opened in Philadelphia on Thursday, marking the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious honor.At the

‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway

Landlords say high costs of running hospitality business outweigh potential savings of business rates discountOne of Andy Burnham’s first policy measures as prime minister is a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.The policy, announced on Thursday, is part of a broader agenda to support the high street and will cost £100m. Continue reading...

US says it will use frozen Iranian assets to fund damage to ships as strikes continue

US says it will use frozen Iranian assets to fund damage to ships as strikes continueImage source, ReutersImage caption, Vessels sighted in the Strait of Hormuz from Oman on 23 JulyByYolande Knell, Middle East correspondent and Ottilie MitchellPublished24 July 2026, 06:17 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoThe US military says it has launched strikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night, with Iranian state media saying four people have been killed and five injured. It comes as US President Donald Trump said...