Former PM denies meeting as Epstein files released
Former prime minister and outgoing US Ambassador Kevin Rudd has denied attending Jeffrey Epstein’s New York home following the release of new US Department of Justice files. In a lengthy…
Zionism. The greatest pyramid scheme ever invented?
Not all Jews are equal; some are more equal than others. Jewish by birth and a card-carrying Israeli, Veronica Sherman sees Zionists as a cult, a dangerous pyramid scheme. If…
China January official manufacturing PMI drops to 49.3
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the new year. The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to 49.3 in…
Musk’s Starlink to allow consumer data to train AI
SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow the use of customer data for AI training, a shift that could bolster Elon Musk’s AI ambitions. Ahead of a blockbuster…
Some handy hints on doing a tiny bit less this year | First Dog on the Moon
Chaos! Disaster! Even if it’s not your fault, whatever you’ve been doing up until now hasn’t worked has it Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons…
Harry Brook adds to England woes by admitting he lied about nightclub incident
White-ball captain claims he was protecting teammates Bethell and Tongue investigated over drinking session Harry Brook, the England white-ball captain, has admitted teammates were present on the night he clashed…
Eggs, hats and unfettered ambition: what we learned about Melania Trump from her documentary
The first lady’s political goals, high-stakes clothes fittings and hints that she and Donald still have sex are just some of the highlights from Brett Ratner’s documentary • Review: Melania…
Geraldine Hickey: ‘My boobs were like two big sandbags … getting in the way’
The comedian talks running, birdwatching and having your breasts removed when you’re not transgender • Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email It’s a bright Monday morning at Yarra Bend…
Hilltop hijinks: White Lotus to take over luxury chateau on French Riviera
Mike White’s show will begin production in April at five-star Saint-Tropez resort known for old-world opulence Will it be a fatal attack with a pétanque boule under the parasol palms?…
Five Great Reads: how Animalia became a global bestseller, hand-me-down recipes, and the genius of Miles Davis
Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey Get this in your inbox every weekend. Sign up for Five Great Reads here…