I was the US soft power czar. Our popularity may never recover | Richard Stengel
Trump’s venal persona and his war on Iran will do untold damage to America’s ability to make a positive difference in the world Early one Sunday morning in the summer…
The Easter story reminds us to not give in to despair and instead tenaciously face the joys and sorrows of life | Simon Smart
The potency of the crucifixion story lies in how, as we experience the sometimes devastating travails of human existence, God himself suffers with us Making sense of it is a…
When Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name
Japan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women…
Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks
Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closed Middle East crisis – live updates Iranian drones…
Australia news live: BoM says cyclone Maila may approach Queensland; Chris Bowen calls for Hormuz reopening
Follow today’s news live Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease.…
Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government
Investigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian Human Rights Commission…
Aboriginal child moved 1,700km from remote NT community should be returned, family court rules
Judge says boy should go back to his community to learn about stories and rituals ‘that can only be taught on country’ Get our breaking news email, free app or…
‘Doesn’t make sense to hold on to a combustion engine’: used EV prices rise as Australia’s fuel crisis hits
Stock runs low as oil crunch increases enthusiasm for electric vehicles Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When a used vehicle rolls into a car…
The swift parrot’s distinctive call was recorded dozens of times in a patch of Tasmanian forest. Then the forest was logged
Scientists estimate the endangered bird’s population has slumped to about 750. But the logging agency responsible for clearing its habitat said it acted lawfully Sign up for climate and environment…
Artemis II astronauts expected to reach far side of moon on Monday
Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured Astronauts on the historic Artemis II mission are expected to reach the far side of the moon on…