Researchers say real impact of deforestation being hidden in Australia’s official figures by ‘sleight of hand’

New federal guidelines in Australia recommend that general practitioners provide enhanced care for patients with higher breast density, which can complicate cancer detection in mammograms. This change follows the experience of Krysty Sullivan, who was diagnosed with breast cancer eleven months after receiving an all-clear result from a routine mammogram.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has escalated into a severe humanitarian crisis, driven by a fierce competition for economic and political power. The situation has resulted in mass displacement and significant human suffering, raising urgent concerns about the future of the nation.

Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to clarify allegations of racist behavior from his teenage years, following reports from over a dozen of Farage's former schoolmates. During a parliamentary session, Starmer referenced these claims, which Farage has categorically denied. The situation raises questions about Farage's past and its implications for his political career.

Meta has begun notifying Australian users under 16 that their Facebook and Instagram accounts will be deactivated by December 10, in compliance with the Albanese government's social media ban. Affected users will receive 14 days' notice through in-app messages, emails, and SMS before their access is terminated.

Wimbledon will receive an exemption from the UK government's proposed ban on reselling tickets above face value, specifically for its debenture tickets. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) argued that such a ban would hinder their ability to reinvest proceeds into facility maintenance.

Manchester United's plans to sell personal seat licences (PSLs) to fund the £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford are jeopardized by the UK government's proposed clampdown on ticket touts. The PSL model allowed holders to sell their match or season tickets at a profit, but this practice will be outlawed under new legislation expected in the next King's Speech.

Mitchell Starc has expressed disappointment among Australian players regarding the relocation of the opening Ashes Test from Brisbane's Gabba, known as the 'Gabbatoir', to Perth Stadium. Starc noted that players had preferred to start the series in Brisbane, where England has historically struggled. The groundsman assured that the recent Metallica concert did not impact the wicket's condition.

The Trump administration is proposing to suspend 38 universities, including Harvard and Yale, from a federal research partnership program due to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices. An internal memo indicates that institutions openly engaging in DEI policies will be excluded from the Diplomacy Lab, which connects university researchers with state department policy offices.