Back to Back Barries: the fallout from a Victorian coup
Tony Barry and Jon Faine (sitting in for Barrie Cassidy this week) examine the ousting of Jacinta Allan and the anointing of Ben Carroll as the new premier of Victoria.…
The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang
There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governance Zheng Zeguang is the Chinese ambassador to the UK…
The US public is fed up with RFK Jr. To really ‘make America healthy again’, it should look to Europe | Devi Sridhar
Americans are dying younger than Europeans, despite being the wealthiest people on the planet. Wellness fads won’t change that I’m just back from my home country, the United States. I…
Racism claim by Idi Amin’s grandson groundless, says Commonwealth chief
Ugandan boxer criticised referee after disqualification Chief executive Sadleir defends TNT Sports coverage Commonwealth Sport chiefs have dismissed Idi Amin’s grandson’s claims of corruption and racism after he was disqualified…
Dedicated followers of passion: the Kinks’ 40 greatest songs – ranked!
To coincide with a new exhibition in London about the Davies brothers, we rate the best of a band who brought a sociologist’s eye to hard rock, gentle pastoralia and…
The profit motive has strangled sports. Now Fifa is putting soccer up for sale | Dave Schilling
Gianni Infantino’s plan for a Fifa subsidiary is odious – but it’s hard to feel surprised Just when you thought global soccer couldn’t get more odiously capitalistic, Gianni Infantino said:…
Seth Meyers on Trump being heckled: ‘just can’t get away from this Epstein thing’
The late-night host discussed reminders for the president that he was closely associated with the disgraced financier Seth Meyers discussed Donald Trump’s unfortunate week of Jeffrey Epstein reminders from his…
No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan
The conservative columnist Ross Douthat is the network’s latest perplexing hire – but the move is in line with the new leadership In media circles, this week’s hire of a…
Europe is burning – and if Trump’s war on the climate is not met with sanctions, things will only get worse | Alexander Hurst
The White House seems committed to ecocide. The EU should harness the power of the single market to force it to change course Are we understanding it yet? As Europe…
Australia’s best photos of the month – July 2026
Politicians, footballers, hot air balloons and a fire show all feature in the best images captured across the country in July Mangrove photography awards 2026 – in pictures Continue reading…