Gaza’s yellow line creeps forward as Israeli forces expand zone of control
Residents waking to find line has moved overnight and they are now in free-fire zone as army takes more territory Israeli forces have been moving an agreed truce line in…
‘Like living in a cage’: Islamabad stuck in lockdown as city waits on US-Iran talks
Pakistani capital in pandemic-style limbo as people work from home, public transport is closed and businesses shut Middle East crisis – live updates Across Islamabad, there is lockdown. The streets…
Strait of Hormuz is hosting gunboat diplomacy as US and Iran vie for most effective blockade
Iran’s goal is to maintain chokehold on the global economy, even as some say it could run out of oil storage by Sunday Middle East crisis – live updates Donald…
The ‘big durian’: one day in Jakarta, the world’s largest city
The UN has officially designated Jakarta the world’s largest city, home to 42 million. We explore a day in the life of the ‘big durian’. In December, the United Nations…
Alphabet Lane review – tree-change couple invent fake neighbours in this unsettling drama
James Litchfield’s dark, well-paced film about an isolated pair’s imaginary friend, blends genres and emotional registers Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The official synopsis of the writer-director James…
‘The horror – 14 alarms in the morning’: backpacker hostels evolve as young people seek privacy over packed dorms
Out with wild parties, in with soft lighting and wellness centres. Welcome to the new age of backpacking Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Grungy…
Should Barron Trump be drafted – or left alone to keep building his $150m fortune? | Arwa Mahdawi
Prominent Maga bros have suggested the 20-year-old son of the US president should be called up this year. Why does this seem so vanishingly unlikely? It can’t be easy being…
Super foamy sneakers are everywhere. How do they stack up?
Light as a feather and bouncy as a marshmallow, cushioned shoes have gone from marathons to daily commutes Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Floaty foam-based footwear has been…
Are Aussies being fleeced over gas profits?! Yes! What should we be doing instead? | First Dog on the Moon
Even considering our usual slavish enthusiasm for giving all our shit to billionaires for free this is bad Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are…
News live: PM and governor general pay tribute to James Valentine; Microsoft announces $25bn AI investment in Australia
ABC radio presenter and musician used voluntary assisted dying after being diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…