The immorality of world leaders is contagious. Thank heavens for the pope | Simon Tisdall
In a political wasteland dominated by billionaires, war criminals and mega-corporations, the head of the Catholic church is a rare figure of moral leadership What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin…
Charlie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Here’s how he tackled stigma and his feelings of shame | The Modern Mind
With the support of family and friends and regular psychiatric and psychological care, Charlie was determined to maintain a fulfilling and meaningful life The modern mind is a column where…
Winterfest Sydney 2026: a medieval village springs to life – in pictures
The annual medieval fair in Sydney’s north-west included historical re-enactments, jousting knights, wandering entertainers – and even mermaids Continue reading…
Is it unhealthy to suppress sweat?
Sweat has important functions, including cooling you down when it’s hot outside. Here’s what science says about using antiperspirants and deodorants Every day, 5 billion people around the world reach…
Will the Mamdani effect make 2028 the year of the leftwing president? – podcast
More than a year ago, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic nomination and went on to become the mayor of New York City. Now, his influence is spreading. Progressive…
Coal is back in AustralianSuper’s portfolio. What happened to that net zero pledge?
In 2020 Australia’s biggest super fund dumped its Whitehaven shares. Fast forward to 2026 and it is now the coalminer’s single biggest investor Follow our Australia news live blog for…
Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon: five outlandish plans to remodel our climate
Humans have long sought to geoengineer the Earth’s environment. Tim Flannery outlines a few of the wildest ideas from the 20th century An increasing number of scientists think we have…
Off limits to Sydneysiders for more than a century, secretive Spectacle Island is coming up for sale
The Sydney Harbour landmark with its ‘falling down’ heritage-listed buildings is one of 67 Defence-owned properties to be sold – but who will buy it? Follow our Australia news live…
Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note | Paul MacInnes
This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them There were furious celebrations when France secured their…
‘They’ve tried to kill me for 23 years’: Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last
‘God has been generous to me,’ says 41-year-old Portugal face Spain in last 16 in Dallas on Monday Twenty-three years, 232 games, 146 goals and six World Cups later, at…