Trump’s war accomplished nothing – the Iran deal is proof | Kenneth Roth
The agreement shows the US is in a weaker position than before the war No one gets a Nobel peace prize for ending a war he started, let alone for…
The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: a president’s wishful thinking gives way to uncomfortable realities | Editorial
The memorandum of understanding signed in Versailles lays bare US failure and the pointlessness of this illegal war Donald Trump’s wishful thinking, as much as Benjamin Netanyahu’s persuasion, was responsible…
Voicemails for Isabelle review – Netflix romcom picks creepy over cute
Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson stumble in this mushy, overlong story of a woman leaving voicemails for her dead sister There’s a fine line between romantic comedy and creepy thriller,…
For women in China frustrated by sexism, female comics are offering a release
Standup comedy gives women a space to talk about certain topics that have become more sensitive, while performers remain wary of censorship limits Packed into the upstairs theatre of a…
Can ecosystems ‘malfunction’?
We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like aeroplanes or human hearts A version of this piece was originally published on Aeon as Why…
The Sisters of Serendib by Ayesha Inoon review – Sri Lankan asylum seekers seek a safer life in Australia
Inoon’s second novel follows three sisters settling in a new land, in a book that glosses over darker moments and trauma in favour of hope Sign up for a weekly…
David Squires on … the Socceroos’ World Cup so far and a tasty clash with the USA to come
Our cartoonist looks at Australia’s involvement at the tournament, with a place in the knockout phase tantalisingly close ⚽️ How to watch the Socceroos | World Cup newsletter⚽️ Daily podcast…
Australia superpower v USA pentagon: how each team can win their World Cup clash
The Socceroos and United States both made a fast start to their campaign – here is what the Group D rivals must do to maintain momentum in Seattle Back Nestory…
Manzambi double inspires Switzerland rout of 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina
The hype around Johan Manzambi will only heighten after his star turn from the substitutes’ bench helped Switzerland out of a hole and got their World Cup truly up and…
Forget the confected World Cup hostility, the US and Australia mirror each other
The Group D clash between the United States and Socceroos has been hyped as next step in a heated rivalry but the nations are on similar football journeys Listen to…