Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks
One of the nations most vulnerable to sea level rise will host leaders as part of the Pacific’s international climate conference duties. The main consultations for the pre-COP31 event will…
Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers
Unions and green groups want data centres to meet their enormous power needs by building more renewable energy capacity. Providing mandatory apprentice training to prevent a workforce drain and responsibly…
How did Epstein ensnare so many rich men? By knowing they were entitled and insecure | Emma Brockes
The sex offender could exploit these masters of the universe because, despite their privilege, they still felt short-changed by life One of the things that has been frequently puzzled over…
I wanted an oven with a knob. Instead I got a world of pain | Adrian Chiles
My new oven has a touchscreen – and demanded to be connected to my broadband. Now it won’t give me a moment’s peace I bought an oven. I wish I…
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: all you need to know about the tournament in Australia
Which cities are hosting games? Where can you watch? Is Sam Kerr fit and back in form? Can the Matildas win? Our complete guide to the tournament The 2026 Women’s…
Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica
Vinícius Júnior ran to the corner and danced again, just as he had done in Lisbon a week ago, but this time all around him there was celebration. There was…
Craig Tiley departs Australia having indelibly changed the tennis landscape
Tiley propelled Australian Open to current heights through limitless ambition and brute force, but a stronger player pipeline would be welcome Craig Tiley arrived as Tennis Australia’s director of tennis…
Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – live
Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your…
‘It’s a horrible feeling’: Loma Bropho has been unable to find a secure home for her six children for two years
One in eight low-income Indigenous households have unmet housing needs, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has found Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
‘Rest in power, Power’: Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dead at 52
Wu-Tang members pay tribute to Grant with GZA saying ‘His passing is a profound loss’ and Method Man posting ‘I am not okay’ Oliver “Power” Grant, a close affiliate and…