Booksmaxxing: how reading became sexy
‘Reading is having a moment,’ according to Tinder. But do its users actually appreciate books, or just talk about them to get dates? Name: Booksmaxxing. Age: The next big thing.…
As USA World Cup barbs fly, the Socceroos get motivated to have the final word
Australia lean into their underdog status while fans and media build hype around highly anticipated Group D match The poisoned words have added sizzle to the Socceroos’ clash against the…
England surge to thrilling opening win in World Cup cracker with Croatia
Thomas Tuchel made it plain that when the stress came with the serious business of World Cup matches, he believed his England team would thrive. What had gone before, especially…
Ghana grab vital World Cup victory over Panama after Caleb Yirenkyi’s last-gasp goal
A late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama as they joined England at the top of Group L. Yirenki steered in Brandon Thomas-Asante’s cross in…
Yoane Wissa gives DR Congo first ever World Cup point in draw with Portugal
The clock was about to hit 83 minutes when Roberto Martínez rolled the dice one last time. His team certainly needed extra movement up front so it hardly confounded logic…
Apocalypse when? ‘Earth’s Black Box’ to be installed in remote Tasmanian airfield
Rouser Lab says the steel structure will record ‘every step’ humanity takes towards climate catastrophe Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
US releases text of Iran peace plan as Trump says deal averts ‘worldwide depression’
Details of 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran Middle East crisis – live updates The Trump administration has released the text…
Ebike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years
Theft rises in both states, even as Victoria’s crime rate decreases 1.9% on the year before Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Uzbekistan v Colombia: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Fabio Cannavaro has continued with the 3-4-3 that served Uzbekistan well in…
Sydney’s UNSW overtakes University of Melbourne in global rankings for first time
University of New South Wales ranks 19th in QS World University Rankings, with nine Australian universities achieving record-high positions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…