Adam Barnard: UK man joked with police about strangling someone ‘like on The Simpsons’ before killing partner

SummaryDavid Speirs, a former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, faces sentencing for cocaine use and supply after admitting to using it as an "escape" during political stress. He pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine to two friends shortly after resigning from his leadership position in August 2024, citing exhaustion from leadership speculation. While his defense argues for leniency, stating the incident was an "aberration of character," the prosecution contends that his actions have eroded...

SummaryAustralian cyclist Michael Storer is leading the Tour of the Alps, maintaining a 41-second advantage after a challenging third stage. Storer had previously secured a significant lead by winning the second stage and is aiming for his biggest career victory, with Jai Hindley closely trailing in fourth place. As the tour progresses, Storer expresses confidence in his performance, attributing his success to improved strength and support from his team, while Hindley and other competitors remain...

Labor plans to invest an additional $32 million into men's health initiatives if re-elected, primarily supporting grassroots organizations. Health Minister Mark Butler emphasized the importance of addressing mental health and fatherhood challenges, with significant funding earmarked for Movember to train over 60,000 healthcare workers in men's healthcare. This initiative comes in response to concerning statistics, including that men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women, with further funding allocated to...

Russia's drone strike in Marhanets killed nine people and injured at least 30 as part of a broader attack on civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including Poltava and Odesa. Both President Putin and President Zelenskiy have expressed willingness to negotiate a pact to ban such attacks, marking a potential resumption of direct talks since the war's onset in February 2022. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian delegation is expected to respond to a peace framework in upcoming discussions with...

Prince William and Princess Kate celebrated their son Louis's seventh birthday with a portrait featuring the young royal missing his front teeth, dressed in a green sweater and jeans. The post generated surprise among social media users at how much he has grown, with many commenting on his maturity and wishing him a fun birthday filled with family and cake. Louis, the third child of the couple and known for his cheeky antics, has become...

Early Voting Centres Open in Australia Ahead of Federal ElectionEarly voting for Australia's federal election on May 3 has begun, with reduced days due to public holidays. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) expects about half of voters to participate early, utilizing in-person, mobile, and postal voting options. Voters are encouraged to plan ahead as long lines are anticipated, and eligibility for early voting includes those outside their electorate, unable to travel to polling places, or...