India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global trade disruptions. The deal comes as…
‘Brand damage’ risk as Liberals preference One Nation
Liberal leaders are chancing the wrath of traditional swing voters to restore their fleeing base after the party preferenced One Nation for federal and state by-elections. The Liberals’ how-to-vote cards…
After Anzac Day, the command to be better
Foolish boos marred Anzac Day and our remembrance of sacrifice. Michael Pascoe writes our most solemn day is a challenge, a reminder to be better, not national pride deserved. Monday.…
Australian shares slump as US-Iran peace talks stall
Australia’s share market has started the week lower after a planned second round of US-Iran peace talks fell apart and as closure of a key energy transport route continues to…
Why are we dragging apologies out of celebrities for the most innocuous things? | Elle Hunt
They’re just the latest stars whose banal pronouncements have triggered a wave of controversy. Surely no one, in their heart of hearts, cares that much Do you have an opinion…
India’s Touching Generosity: Shipping Fentanyl Precursors to Help America’s Overdose Crisis
Oh, how heartwarming! India continues its noble mission of supporting America’s fentanyl epidemic with yet another batch of “entrepreneurial spirit.” Two Surat businessmen, Satishkumar Haresh Sutaria and Yukta Ashishkumar Modi…
Masterclass on Anzac Day encapsulates why unflappable Scott Pendlebury is so good
At times during the Pies’ big win at the MCG the 38-year-old appeared to be playing 10 simultaneous games of chess – and Essendon had no answer The week in…
Enzo Fernández sees off Leeds to set up Chelsea v Manchester City FA Cup final
What must Liam Rosenior have made of this? After being sacked as Chelsea’s head coach on Wednesday, his former players showed all the commitment that was missing during his four…
The Guardian view on Trump and the Washington shooting: political violence and gun culture endanger all | Editorial
Determining the attacker’s motivation may take time. But toxic rhetoric, polarisation and the ubiquity of firearms are a dangerous mix Forty-five years ago, John Hinckley Jr attempted to assassinate Ronald…
Lena Dunham is right that fame is toxic. Unfortunately, we’re all famous now | Emma Beddington
Our lives are mediated through social media, which gives us twitchy main-character energy. No wonder we’re not enjoying it In my teens, I wanted to be famous. I did absolutely…