Matt Damon is right: phones + Netflix mean we are now in the pub bore age of cinema
The streaming giant has the data that proves we all just watch things with one hand gripping our phones, so need to have the plot explained to us over and…
Donald Trump needs helpers for his appalling neocolonialist project. What else is this ‘board of peace’? | Owen Jones
Blair, Putin, Erdoğan, Orbán: the names of those invited to serve say it all. And it’s about so much more than Gaza The fate of the Palestinian people offers a…
In Davos, the rich talk about ‘global threats’. Here’s why they’re silent about the biggest of them all | Ingrid Robeyns
Economic inequality is at the heart of all humanity’s major problems, but the wealthiest refuse to confront a system that benefits them This week, hundreds of government leaders, heads of…
Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it’s a class war trap – and Labour shouldn’t fall for it | Polly Toynbee
Though Labour’s voters are more likely to be the educated middle-classes, its focus must be fighting inequality. We know Farage’s party will only enrich the wealthy Class politics is back,…
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in different ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees Scientists have been forced to rethink the intelligence of…
Under your skin: toxic metals abound in tattoo inks sold in Australia, new study finds
Many tattoo inks available in Australia fail to meet current EU standards, with no national regulatory framework to protect consumers In recent decades, millions of Australians have embraced body art…
Donald Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel snub as EU trade war looms
US president tells Norwegian PM he no longer feels obliged to think ‘purely of peace’ as relations with Europe plunge into chaos Donald Trump has linked his repeated threats to…
Maya Joint falls at first hurdle as Tereza Valentová scores Australian Open upset
Australian No 30 seed defeated 6-4, 6-4 in 92 minutes Joint was first seeded Australian woman since Ash Barty in 2022 Maya Joint, the top-ranked local in the Australian Open…
Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime
Exclusive: David Connolly says he won’t publicly express political opinions after he was announced for a role similar to that of a state governor Follow our Australia news live blog…
Why does Sydney pump sewage into the ocean and put its famous beaches at risk of poo balls?
Experts say Sydney Water should better treat wastewater before sending it offshore at Malabar, Bondi and North Head. The corporation disagrees Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…