Protocol be damned: here’s what King Charles should say on his visit to the US | Simon Tisdall
The king has the chance to offer some tough love. Perhaps he could start with a speech to Congress about the Trump administration’s reckless trajectory It will be a definitive…
The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine
A mass movement defending immigrants has slowed the Trump administration’s abuses Resistance, in physics, is the force that hinders the flow of charged electrons as they zigzag from point to…
The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial
An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse As the US vice-president, JD Vance, took to…
Too hot to handle? Why it’s time for straight male authors to rediscover sex
It’s a high-wire act and the risk of an embarrassing failure can weigh heavily – but that’s no reason to avoid writing about sex, argues Black Bag author Luke Kennard…
‘Never been closer’: UFO watchers buoyed by Trump and Vance’s alien ‘obsession’
From Vance’s interest to Trump’s commitment to disclosure, administration’s fascination with UFOs has experts feeling close to evidence of aliens Like most politicians, Donald Trump did not campaign on the…
‘I didn’t want to be on medication the rest of my life’: veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval
Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand access Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your…
The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit
The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment The United States is being murdered, and it’s an inside job. Every department, every…
New documentary reveals boyband 98 Degrees had age-of-consent manual while touring in 90s
Label tried to keep band members out of trouble during first tour, Nick Lachey says in Boy Band Confidential As they embarked on their first tour and their record label…
Cost of living drives Australian shoppers to ‘pantry loading’, as ‘you can do so much with beans’
Fears the Middle East conflict could lead to higher food prices – and even shortages – put long-life pantry staples back on the menu Follow our Australia news live blog…
Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards
Governor general Sam Mostyn honours ‘determined response in unspeakable and horrific circumstances’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…