Australian shares soar on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The local share market has had its best day in almost a year, after reports the US is seeking a ceasefire with Iran buoyed investor sentiment. The S&P/ASX200 surged 154.9…
Stocks bounce, oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire hopes
Stocks rose and oil fell on Wednesday on reports the US is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for…
From car parks to piers: the 2026 Australian Urban Design awards celebrate utilitarian architecture
Australian Institute of Architects’ judges reward pragmatism over sculptural spectacle, reflecting a ‘gentler approach to urban transformation’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s Campbelltown…
The fuel crisis shows the energy future has arrived. All Barnaby Joyce and One Nation have to offer is bluster | Adam Morton
It’s worth comparing the One Nation MP’s views with those of an expert – the executive director of the International Energy Agency Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam…
Behind the rise of Clavicular and ‘looksmaxxing’ there are insecure young men who feel they don’t measure up | Jason Okundaye
What is a very private struggle – coming to terms with one’s own appearance – is being reshaped into a site of competition and ridicule I felt something akin to…
What to understand why Trump is still bombing Iran? Look to Nixon and Vietnam | Kenneth Roth
Richard Nixon’s strategy was about shielding his own reputation. Now Trump needs a face-saving exit of his own Donald Trump’s struggle to justify continuing his war with Iran reminds me…
Argentina was the model of how to survive a dictatorship. Javier Milei is changing that | Jordana Timerman
By questioning the scale of atrocities and deriding human rights activists, Milei is dismantling the consensus over the country’s dirty war Today marks the 50th anniversary of the military coup…
Trump’s sanctions against a UN human rights expert show free speech is dying |
Francesca Albanese recommended ICC arrests and investigations over Gaza. Who will be the administration’s next target? We are North American university professors and human rights lawyers who teach, write, and…
‘Car brain’: Queensland government criticised for proposed age, speed and licence limits on ebikes
Legislation may limit transport options for people who cannot drive and discourage those seeking relief from the fuel crisis Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users A New Mexico jury on Tuesday ordered Meta to pay $375m in…