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Australia has shown how quickly the right can crumble. Boris Johnson, be warned

The ousting of shameless culture warrior Scott Morrison should send a shiver down Tory spines, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

England’s Farrell and Smith partner up to revitalise attack for Australia tour

Owen Farrell has returned to England fold for a mini training camp where he and Smith are plotting much-needed improvements

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

Owen Farrell ‘hungry’ on return to England fold following injury

The 30-year-old is hoping to regain his place in the England side and captaincy for the summer tour of Australia

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Petrol prices soar above $2 per litre amid warnings they could rise higher still

Australian petrol prices are on track to reach new record highs in the coming weeks as capital city bowsers soar above $2 per litre.

The New Daily · May 23, 2022

Monkeypox isn’t like HIV, but gay and bisexual men are at risk of unfair stigma

The first case of monkeypox in the current outbreak was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 7. The person in question had recently returned to the UK from Nigeria, where they are believed to have contracted the infection. Since then, further cases have been reported in over…

The Conversation · May 23, 2022

Epic 17-hour flight between UK and Perth restarts for first time in two years

The first Qantas non-stop flight between the UK capital London and Western Australia's Perth jetted off at 11.50pm GMT, after a two year break caused by the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022

UK-Australia defence pact could ‘go further’, says Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister made the comment during a phone call congratulating his new Australian counterpart on his election.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

UK's Johnson talks Ukraine, trade deal with new Australian counterpart

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed with his newly-elected Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese that the Ukrainian war must not encourage other countries to undermine global stability, Johnson's spokesperson said on Monday.

Reuters · May 23, 2022

China’s No.2 surprises Anthony Albanese with congratulations before PM’s first big test

China has ended a block on communicating with Australia after Premier Li Keqiang – second to President Xi Jinping – congratulated Anthony Albanese.

The New Daily · May 23, 2022

Nationals could dump Barnaby Joyce over net zero stance with Peter Dutton set to lead Liberals

Sussan Ley or Jane Hume likely to be deputy Liberal leader as Coalition continues to grapple with election fallout

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022