Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach pays price for dismal start to AFL season
Scott leaves after run of just one win in 11 games in 2026 Dean Solomon looms as a potential interim boss at Bombers Essendon have sacked coach Brad Scott with…
Is this a good time for the CSIRO to be sacking climate scientists? | First Dog on the Moon
The next El Niño is predicted to be bigger than ever with devastating global impacts Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all…
The Guardian view on the Pope and Claude: Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI is right to put humanity first | Editorial
In calling for regulation of the digital revolution, and foregrounding human dignity, the pontiff has contributed to a crucial ethical debate When the present pope adopted his regnal name, he…
Could this Japanese human washing machine save me from the tedium of cleaning myself? | Emma Beddington
The capsule, which costs £280,000, is ideal for those who find daily grooming exhausting. Imagine if it brushed your teeth for you, too … Still trying and failing to plan…
Angela Merkel won’t be negotiating with Putin – but the rumour reflects a truth about the Ukraine war | Nathalie Tocci
In Kyiv, I found a mood of confidence. Ukrainians know that Russia is creaking and that Europe has their back Discussions are said to be under way as to which…
In rusted collars and empty chairs, I still live with my beloved ghosts | Paul Daley
Mindfully curated possessions evoke the most potent memories of those who have gone. Two specific objects bring me particular comfort – though I never stop too much to ponder why…
The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump | Robert Reich
Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe them Words matter. When describing a government, they inevitably carry moral weight.…
Australian taxpayers subsidise Big Mining’s use of fossil fuel to the tune of $4bn a year. It’s a strange way to tackle emissions | Adam Morton
Given the scale of its contribution to global heating, the world’s biggest miner has a duty to invest heavily in solutions that could have a global impact Revealed: the internal…
Plus-ones: Taylor Swift’s decision to limit her wedding guest list could be a lesson to us all
Deciding who can come along to your big day is always a sensitive issue. But Tay-Tay may have known what she was doing when she banned a singleton from bringing…
Bows, bounce and rule breakers: week two on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival – in pictures
As La Croisette closes for another year, here are the most memorable looks from its final week Continue reading…