Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus
Events in the Middle East are again overshadowing developments in the domestic economy as the Iran conflict stretches into its eighth week. The benchmark oil price fell below $US90 a…
Is Meghan Markle really the most trolled person in the world? | Arwa Mahdawi
I have a lot of sympathy for Meghan but, at times, I do think that the Duchess of Sussex could do with putting her trials and tribulations in perspective Iran…
I adored Pokémon as a child. Now I collect critters of a different kind in a hobby I’m uniquely suited to – birdwatching | Jayce Carrano
Every player has experienced that fierce loyalty to one pocket monster or another. The same is true here The Pokémon franchise has turned 30, which means that it’s been a…
Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot
The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable. Environmentalists are now being seen for the pragmatists that they are Donald Trump has done more to…
‘Ignorance and cruelty’: former USAID official details devastation inflicted by Doge cuts
Nicholas Enrich was an eyewitness to the dismantling of the US foreign aid organization by the Trump administration Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts…
‘I feel like I’m losing her’: the families torn apart by older relatives going far right
It starts with a ‘back in my day’ nostalgic meme – then suddenly your elders are sharing AI-generated ‘boomerslop’ and repeating conspiracy theories … Graham doesn’t remember his mother ever…
Madonna: I Feel So Free review – album teaser offers hypnotic glimpse of a return to her club scene roots
(Warner Records)The ‘Queen of Pop’ conjures the heady vibes of a small hours dancefloor with this exceptionally crafted single Recent years have not been particularly kind to Madonna. Her tours…
The Murder Line review – Minnie Driver’s mischievous crime caper is on the edge of excellence
Don’t come to this Canadian show looking for prestige drama. But it is a highly entertaining tale featuring numerous holdalls of cocaine – and Driver having loads of fun with…
Before Ruth died, we agreed on her ‘ghost’ sign. Experts say it’s a powerful tool for working through grief
I don’t believe in ghosts. But for the bereaved, receiving ‘messages’ from beyond the grave can help us feel connected to the departed We all have ridiculous conversations with our…
‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope
Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV polarizing the diverse community as faith and politics come to a head Maryellen Lewicki meets once a week for Bible study with a group…