Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks
One of the nations most vulnerable to sea level rise will host leaders as part of the Pacific’s international climate conference duties. The main consultations for the pre-COP31 event will…
Broke Outback Wrangler saddles up to defend lawsuit
Australia’s Outback Wrangler Matt Wright is broke and set to defend himself when he returns to court after firing his lawyers. The star of hit TV shows Outback Wrangler and…
Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers
Unions and green groups want data centres to meet their enormous power needs by building more renewable energy capacity. Providing mandatory apprentice training to prevent a workforce drain and responsibly…
Craig Tiley departs Australia having indelibly changed the tennis landscape
Tiley propelled Australian Open to current heights through limitless ambition and brute force, but a stronger player pipeline would be welcome Craig Tiley arrived as Tennis Australia’s director of tennis…
Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica
Vinícius Júnior ran to the corner and danced again, just as he had done in Lisbon a week ago, but this time all around him there was celebration. There was…
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: all you need to know about the tournament in Australia
Which cities are hosting games? Where can you watch? Is Sam Kerr fit and back in form? Can the Matildas win? Our complete guide to the tournament The 2026 Women’s…
I wanted an oven with a knob. Instead I got a world of pain | Adrian Chiles
My new oven has a touchscreen – and demanded to be connected to my broadband. Now it won’t give me a moment’s peace I bought an oven. I wish I…
How did Epstein ensnare so many rich men? By knowing they were entitled and insecure | Emma Brockes
The sex offender could exploit these masters of the universe because, despite their privilege, they still felt short-changed by life One of the things that has been frequently puzzled over…
The Taliban are burning musical instruments in the name of morality. It is an assault on all culture
The sounds of Afghan history are being erased to prevent music’s ‘moral corruption’ of the Afghan people. We can help keep Afghanistan’s music alive. Plus, Eliane Radigue’s deep listening, and…
I was at the Baftas – and while hearing the N-word was unsettling, all anger should be aimed at the BBC | Jason Okundaye
By failing to remove John Davidson’s tic from the broadcast, editors let down both black and disabled people I attended the Bafta awards on Sunday. And I arrived early enough…