‘I’d get out of bed, and oh boy, there it is’: what to know about plantar fasciitis
The ligament that connects your foot bones can cause severe heel pain when inflamed. Here’s how to avoid that Recently, I decided to go for a jog after not running…
Australian Open insulates tennis from extreme heat but still faces million-dollar hit
Crowd numbers shrink and fans keep Melbourne Park visits brief Rod Laver Arena and main courts protected by roofs and aircon Tens of thousands of tennis fans are expected to…
Iranian government braces for possible attack as US navy arrives in region
American forces, aided by Israel, could have enough firepower to mount attack designed to topple regime The Iranian government is bracing itself for a fresh US and Israeli missile assault…
US winter storm: at least 29 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts
Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperatures Tell us: have you been affected by the US storm? The…
Trump says he will impose new tariffs on South Korea, sending shares in carmakers tumbling
US president says tariffs on automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals will rise to 25%, accusing Seoul of not living up to a trade deal struck last year Donald Trump has said…
Killing of K’gari dingoes in wake of backpacker’s death could create ‘extinction vortex’, expert says
Queensland government says it has already killed six of the 10 dingoes seen near the body of 19-year-old Piper James Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
Former French senator on trial accused of spiking MP’s drink with MDMA
Joël Guerriau is alleged to have drugged centrist member of parliament Sandrine Josso in order to sexually assault her A former French senator has gone on trial in Paris accused…
Australia’s best children’s picture book poll – vote now
Cast your vote for the best Australian children’s picture book in our poll from 27 January to 5 February. The five books with the least votes will be eliminated each…
‘The world is hurting right now’: politics and protest hit the Sundance film festival
A conflicted mood has lingered over Utah’s long-running film festival with premieres and parties continuing but stars speaking out against government cruelty The news began to spread through the Sundance…
‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia
Exclusive: Lured by false job adverts, they are unknowingly enlisted on arrival and put in mortal danger Stephen Oduor was looking forward to starting his new job as a plumber…