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'Dance for me': Australian Harrods survivor tells of Mohamed Al Fayed abuse
Jessica tried to keep her distance from Harrods billionaire owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who was known to abuse his female staff, until he spotted her going down an escalator. Source link
The creepy old children's books that still inspire author Andy Griffiths
Andy Griffiths has written 43 books, is the Children’s Laureate, and is about to turn his Treehouse series into an ABC TV show. So what inspires the former punk and teacher to keep creating quirky tales for kids? Source link
How many academics does it take to tell a joke? Time for a study…
Feedback is delighted to discover a study analysing the use of humour at scientific conferences – but disappointed to find a distinct lack of it Source link
Albanese will today try to defend his prime-time message
With no realistic end in sight and a whole lot of economic pain still to come, the PM’s decision to make a direct plea to the nation was not one taken lightly. Source link
Oceans are darkening all over the planet – what’s going on?
In a shift that is reshaping entire ecosystems, the open oceans are letting less light in. We don’t fully understand the consequences yet, but there is still hope, says oceanographer Tim Smyth Source link
Trump says he's considering pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO
Donald Trump says he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies failed to back US military action against Iran, in an interview with the UK’s Daily Telegraph. Source link
Plug-in solar is coming – how dangerous is it and is it worth it?
Plug-in solar panels are a cheaper, simpler alternative to professionally installed panels. But can they really reduce energy bills and are they safe? Matthew Sparkes investigates Source link
Sixers force NBL title decider after beating Kings in cliffhanger
Torrey Craig’s missed free throw for the Sydney Kings in the dying seconds allows the Adelaide 36ers to level the NBL championship series at 2-2 with a gripping 92-91 win. Source link
Albanese to outline case for urgent reform amid global uncertainty
The prime minister will use a speech at the National Press Club to make his pitch for “urgent” change amid significant international uncertainty caused by the Middle East war. Source link
The best new science-fiction books of April 2026
A collection of stories set in George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards universe and a novel from The Expanse author James S. A. Corey are among the science-fiction books we’re looking forward to this month Source link