World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins Les Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our…
What Australia can learn from the rise of populists around the world to avoid following Hanson down her rabbit hole | Julianne Schultz
A quarter of the world’s democracies are now led by authoritarian regimes and almost none have media systems that are able to hold power to account Get our breaking news…
England braced for a Mexican whirlwind as Tuchel strives for calm amid the chaos
After their frantic display against DR Congo, England head coach needs his side to remain composed in the Azteca cauldron It was somehow in keeping with the bedlam that has…
Reducing speed limits in cities can save lives. Why is Australia still reluctant?
Victoria has led the way in trialling 30km/h zones, but in Sydney the NSW government has been accused of dragging its feet Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Trump tries again to delay $5m sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll
Lawyers file request days after US supreme court declined to hear an appeal, with payout topping $5.8m with interest Lawyers for Donald Trump have requested more time to pay a…
Success, failure or something else? How the Socceroos’ World Cup campaign rated | Jack Snape
Australia’s overall performance cannot be distilled into a few spot kicks and will be deeply analysed in coming days, weeks and years The Socceroos arrived in the lone star state…
Doctors’ soaring use of AI scribes prompts Australian government warning over privacy
Exclusive: With the technology fast becoming popular in GP surgeries, regulators are monitoring its implementation and potential pitfalls Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Mbappé and France ditch ‘tuxedos’ to play ‘dirty football’ and beat Paraguay
On this occasion, France kept the champagne football on ice. Which was probably just as well, given the temperature. As Philadelphia broiled in an Independence Day heatwave, the World Cup…
Australia news live: Tehan criticises Labor for rising electricity bills as Bowen points to Coalition ‘hypocrisy’; suspected space debris washes up near Townsville
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian Space Agency has confirmed that “suspected space debris” thought to contain hazardous…
‘It’s all a set-up’: the ‘fake’ Australian documentary TV series mining governments for millions
Long-running TV series Aussie Gold Hunters and Outback Opal Hunters have received funding set aside for documentaries – but insiders claim much of the on-screen drama is scripted Get our…