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The Independent UK · May 27

I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed

The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttings

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Ed Husic calls on Labor to establish ‘red line’ on Israel’s actions, including treatment of flotilla activists

‘At some point the statements have got to end and the action needs to begin’, member for Chifley says

The Guardian - AU · May 27

Britain ‘to stop short of full social media ban for under-16s’ and outlaw addictive features instead

The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s

The Independent UK · May 27

Australian Firms Are Sacrificing People for AI gains, Warns New Report

SYDNEY, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's largest companies are overlooking people in favour of AI, leading to significant financial losses and a growing governance gap, warns new research report, Executive Priorities for the Next Digital Workplace Era 2026, released today by Staffbase. The report, which analysed the Executive Scorecards…

AAP · May 27

Solomons leader visits Australia in first official trip

The Solomon Islands prime minister will visit Australia in his first overseas visit as leader, raising hopes of forging deeper security and diplomatic ties.

AAP · May 27

FED:'More being radicalised', counter-terror boss warns

Australia's counter-terrorism boss believes the states and territories need more funding to educate young people who are sympathetic to radical ideals.

AAP · May 27

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

Despite an order barring her from entering Australia, a woman with links to Islamic State attempted to board a flight with others returning home.

AAP · May 27

Gina Rinehart bankrolls purchase of 10% stake in Seven network owner Southern Cross Media

The $26m deal involving media executive Bruce McWilliam signifies return to media business for mining billionaire after previous holdings in Fairfax and Ten

The Guardian - AU · May 27

CGBIO Signs Global Clinical and Exclusive Commercialization Agreement for NOVOSIS in the U.S., Canada and Australia

SEOUL, South Korea, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGBIO, a regenerative medicine company (CEO: Hyunseung Yu), announced that it has entered into a global clinical development and exclusive commercialization agreement with DePuy Synthes, a global orthopaedics solutions company, for the NOVOSIS bone graft substitute product portfolio in the United States,…

AAP · May 27