The week around the world in 20 pictures
Ukrainian strikes on a Moscow oil refinery, protests at the G7 summit, wildfires in Spain and Messi at the World Cup – the past seven days as captured by the…
The many forms of Vishnu: the Hindu god depicted across 15 centuries of art – in pictures
Fifteen centuries of south and south-east Asian art has been devoted to Vishnu. The Hindu god is depicted in many forms, from the man-lion Narasimha to blue-skinned Krishna. Sydney’s Art…
Final draught: simple ways to keep your home warm in the winter months
Many Australian houses are ill-fitted for the coldest weeks of the year. But there are plenty of ways to retain warmth – and some heaters are much more efficient than…
Brazil v Haiti: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8.30pm local/10.30am AEST/1.30am BST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Neymar would probably not even be in North America this summer had Rodrygo…
Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup party
Scotland would have taken this outcome after 70 seconds. Ismael Saibiri had fired this highly-rated Moroccan team ahead. Men in kilts gulped under the blazing Massachusetts sun. Scotland may even…
‘You can’t unsee it’: how hot pink became the unofficial colour of the World Cup
Move over Barbie, ‘electric fuchsia’ is now dominating football’s biggest stages. But why has the sport embraced the colour? Any fashion-conscious England fan watching the World Cup this week would…
Turkey v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Sam There are a few players worth keeping an eye on for both…
St Kilda pier wins peak Victorian architecture award as judges praise playful and ‘deeply civic’ design
State government project among range of works celebrated for community-centred design that goes beyond utility The reimagined St Kilda pier has added more accolades to its burgeoning trophy cabinet, taking…
USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings
Goalscorer Alex Freeman was the pick of the bunch for the co-hosts while Connor Metcalfe’s performance off the bench gave the Socceroos some cheer Matt Freese Tested even less than…
Socceroos still believe despite ‘sluggish’ and ‘dull’ World Cup outing against USA
Tony Popovic encouraged by much improved second-half performance Qualification still possible with final game against Paraguay to come The Socceroos believe they can quickly correct their listing World Cup campaign…