Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over Gaza comments

A classical pianist who sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has lost his case after alleging he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestinian journalists.

New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation

The attorney general of New Mexico has released a letter he sent to the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), blasting the federal government for impeding the state’s investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Huge crowds in Mashhad for burial of Iran's late supreme leader

Huge crowds lined the streets of the holy city of Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei was laid to rest at the shrine of Imam Reza, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, marking the end of six days of public mourning ceremonies in five cities across Iran and neighbouring Iraq.

‘Music was my first desire’: Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single

Anthony Hopkins says he has achieved his “first desire” of signing a record deal, with his debut single being released on Friday.

The 88-year-old Hollywood actor’s first album, Life Is a Dream, will be released next month by Decca Classics . It is a collection of pieces he has composed over six decades.

DJ and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The longtime radio and TV broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

The 77-year-old presenter, who has been a regular on the BBC since the 1970s and has one of the most recognisable voices on British radio, shared a statement revealing the diagnosis he received in 2025.

Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children

Vapes could be sold in plain packaging as part of a range of proposals to stop them being marketed to children.

The UK-wide plans also include limiting device colours to white, black or grey, and keeping vapes out of sight in shops, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.

Rotterdam: Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

Standing on a grassy verge in the Hook of Holland, I'm overlooking the Port of Rotterdam.

At the delta of the Rhine and Meuse in the Netherlands, on land largely reclaimed from the North Sea, it's the biggest port for freight, external in Europe.

We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

ByDaniel Thomas

BBC News

Would you swap homes with a stranger in exchange for a cheaper holiday? Or would the idea of someone sleeping in your bed and using your kitchen while you were away put you off?

Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war

Douala, Cameroon – Mama Regina’s home sits wedged between the vast container port of Douala and the city’s sprawling slums. Cargo ships come and go. Trucks rumble past carrying timber, cocoa and oil towards the Atlantic. Inside her home, time barely moves.

Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships

Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid a visit to Saudi Arabia, marking the first state visit in more than a quarter-century as Ottawa and Riyadh explore deeper mining and energy ties.