Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé pendant in jewellery store
New Zealand police allege 32-year-old ingested the 18-karat gold egg – a James Bond Octopussy locket – and say the object has ‘not yet been recovered’
Australian taxpayers subsidise rising specialist fees as spending on Abbott-era Medicare safety net ‘explodes’
Exclusive: Health department data shows spending on the 2004 extended safety net has nearly tripled, from $324.9m in 2010 to $850.4m in 2024
$1,000 for a one-hour appointment: why are fees for Australia’s specialist doctors skyrocketing?
Out-of-pocket costs are increasing faster than inflation and population growth – but increasing Medicare rebates might not be a magic bullet
If you squint, the new Parramatta River ‘beach’ at Bedlam Bay has Amalfi Coast vibes – just mind the oyster shells
The warm water seemed saltier than an ocean beach but we felt safe from any bull sharks or stingrays, thanks to a freshly installed net
What are scam centres – explained in 30 seconds
Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos have become havens for the multibillion dollar scam industry, which has proliferated in the region in recent years
US north-east braces for ‘significant’ snowfall after storm hits midwest
Prediction for New England area comes after travelers experienced disruption over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
The Guardian view on men’s health: the needs of different groups can only be addressed in a functioning system
Editorial: The specific health issues faced by boys and men deserve attention. But waiting lists stand in the way of improvement
Marty Supreme review – Timothée Chalamet a smash in spectacular screwball ping-pong nightmare
Following every dizzying spin of Chalamet’s table tennis hustler, Josh Safdie’s whip-crack comedy serves sensational shots – and a smart return by Gwyneth Paltrow
What led to Bangladesh trial of former UK minister Tulip Siddiq in her absence?
Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate says she has not been informed of charges against her
‘Rage bait’ named word of the year by Oxford University Press
Existence of phrase – to describe content intended to make you angry – shows people are aware of manipulation tactics used online, says Oxford Dictionary publisher
Beer? Yes. Crocs? No. Crocodile Dundee pub enters a new era
The Walkabout Creek hotel in Queensland’s Gulf Country is still going strong – just don’t expect crocodiles
Harrods warehouse staff underpaid by thousands of pounds after agency error
Pay mistake is latest setback to image of exclusive Qatar-owned London retailer after a series of crises
Accenture dubs 800,000 staff ‘reinventors’ amid shift to AI
Consultancy’s move to embrace artificial intelligence follows Disney’s use of the term ‘imagineers’
My adolescent era has lasted a lifetime
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