Trump’s World Cup intervention has ruined the game | Robert Reich
We try to teach our children to follow the rules. Now an American president has chosen the opposite tack I’m rooting for the US as we take on Belgium today…
Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows
The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pacific did not comply with international law…
USA 1-4 Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – reaction
⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau Through four games, Belgium have retained 57% of possession with a 65% field tilt – a possession metric weighing…
Australia news live: alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti artist arrested after descent from Bolte Bridge tower; Richard White steps down as WiseTech chair
WiseTech says in ASX announcement that Raelene Murphy is appointed as chair to replace White. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
Which tricky relationship question would we like Albanese to answer? | Fiona Katauskas
You can bet he’d rather talk about something else See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
Chalant dating: what Taylor Swift can teach us about finding true love
Nonchalance is out, as dating apps report a surge of interest in its opposite. So be more like the world’s most famous new bride, and wear your passions on your…
World Cup 2026: USA crash out against Belgium for last-16 exit – in pictures
The tournament co-hosts wilted against Belgium for a 4-1 defeat, costing them a quarter-final spot. We look at the best images from the showdown in Seattle Continue reading…
The immorality of world leaders is contagious. Thank heavens for the pope | Simon Tisdall
In a political wasteland dominated by billionaires, war criminals and mega-corporations, the head of the Catholic church is a rare figure of moral leadership What do Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin…
Will the Mamdani effect make 2028 the year of the leftwing president? – podcast
More than a year ago, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic nomination and went on to become the mayor of New York City. Now, his influence is spreading. Progressive…
Is it unhealthy to suppress sweat?
Sweat has important functions, including cooling you down when it’s hot outside. Here’s what science says about using antiperspirants and deodorants Every day, 5 billion people around the world reach…