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…
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…
Why are people pumping their bodies with fat from corpses? | Tayo Bero
The cosmetic procedure raises concern about the tissue donation process – and our own anxieties about our appearance There’s a buzzy new diva in the world of cosmetic injectables and…
To win in 2028, Democrats must embrace justice – not shy away from it | Steve Philips
The party has been pressured to avoid ‘woke’ policies. Instead, Democrats must stand firmly for equality and invest in mobilization Too many Democrats believe that fighting for justice and equality…
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…