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Ukraine attacks continue amid Easter pleas for peace

Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury used their traditional Easter messages to highlight the war in Ukraine and other global conflicts.

Thousands take part in Vaisakhi nagar kirtan procession in Glasgow

Thousands of members of the Sikh community in Glasgow took part in the first celebration of Vaisakhi since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Teachers call out rape threats as poll says 13% physically assaulted...

The survey conducted by the NASUWT teaching union found teachers have been spat on, kicked at, and upskirted.

Hunt under way for escaped patient after petrol attack

Police are searching for an escaped hospital patient who is believed to have doused a Melbourne home and a woman in petrol.

Varadkar pledges to intensify engagement with Sunak over Northern Ir...

The Taoiseach made the comments on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Tropical cyclone warning along WA Kimberley coast

A tropical cyclone could hit coastal parts of the Pilbara or Kimberley in Western Australia within the week, according to the weather bureau.

Yousaf urged to intervene in former school’s ‘fire and rehire’ dispu...

Unions claim Hutchesons’ Grammar School in Glasgow has threatened its staff with new contracts which downgrade pensions, which the school rejects.

Easter reflects diversity as well as hope and renewal

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has noted how Easter reflects the diversity of the Australian community as leading churchmen welcomed in the Risen Chr...

Four more designated bathing waters created for wild swimmers

The spots will receive bathing water status from next month, the Government has announced.

'Easter treat' as chill brings snow to ski resorts

As Christians gathered to mark the resurrection on Easter Sunday, cooler temperatures swept across the nation with some ski resorts reporting snow.

Owen Wright retires after Bells Beach elimination

Owen Wright didn't get a fairytale finish but was thrilled to see out his storied surfing tour career in front of family and friends at Bells Beach.

Uni chief to lead AUKUS partnership talks in Washington

The head of Universities Australia will lead key talks in the US on future education partnerships to deliver the AUKUS submarine deal.

Grandmother wins £100,000 Porsche but sticks with her Corsa

Joanne McGuigan won the sports car in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw but has decided to sell it and pay off her mortgage.

Church a ‘force of life and hope’, says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Most Rev Justin Welby has hailed the Church of England’s work in facilitating peace in his Easter Sunday sermon.

Elderly man drowns at NSW Hunter region beach

An elderly man has drowned after being pulled from the water unresponsive at NSW's Fingal Beach near Port Stephens.

Bells Beach wildcard Huxtable shocks No.1 Robinson

Rankings leader Jack Robinson has been upset by wildcard Xavier Huxtable, while 2022 women's champion Tyler Wright remains alive at Bells Beach.

Charles and Camilla wish crowds ‘Happy Easter’ after church service...

The royal family were out in force in the grounds of the castle, enjoying the bright spring sunshine.

Lockdowns made us feel worse, but only slightly: Study

Research has found many people coped relatively well emotionally during Melbourne's long COVID-19 lockdowns – but with caveats.

Sunak hails bravery of Good Friday Agreement leaders and urges Storm...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host US President Joe Biden in Northern Ireland to commemorate the event.

Irish president and premier mark 1916 Rising anniversary

The Easter Sunday ceremony saw the proclamation read out by an Irish soldier and a minute’s silence observed.