The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim
Published on: August 31, 2026, 12:31 am
For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.
Read Full Article »UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Published on: August 30, 2026, 11:02 pm
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
Read Full Article »'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack
Published on: August 31, 2026, 12:44 am
Leah Stewart, 34, was mauled by a great white shark in June during a morning swim at Coogee Beach.
Read Full Article »Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi
Published on: August 31, 2026, 12:34 am
Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
Read Full Article »Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Published on: August 31, 2026, 3:56 am
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
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