The rise of vice-signalling: how hatred poisoned politics
Over the last 10 years, the terms of political debate have changed completely – and week by week they seem to get worse The notion of virtue-signalling – the act…
The place that stayed with me: I would not have become a writer were it not for Iceland
As a teenager I wondered what I would have in common with this Nordic island. Then my teacher gave me a book of poetry Lying in my bed, I listened…
Comedians pick on me for my loud laugh – but nothing will make me stop | Jane Howard
It’s the part of myself I’m most frequently embarrassed by – but as comedy festival season approaches, I’m prepared for the worst I thought Daniel Kitson was just about ready…
Monks bring balm for America’s wounds as Washington cheers peace odyssey
Buddhist monks had walked 2,300 miles from Texas, braving snow and often barefoot – their arrival in the capital was greeted by thousands Bhante Saranapala gazed down at more than…
Labor will never have a better time to revisit carbon pricing – but does it have the stomach to make polluters pay? | Clear Air
The government has not made enough of a dent in emissions, but global trends and a shambolic opposition offer a rare opportunity to act Want to get this in your…
Visual investigation: How Rio’s deadliest police raid unfolded
Warning: this video contains footage that may be distressing to some viewers. In October 2025, 122 people were killed in what would become Rio’s deadliest police operation. ‘Operation Containment’ was…
Pentagon reportedly gave Customs and Border Protection laser weapon that triggered El Paso airspace shutdown – live
US official told FOX News producer that directed energy weapon was in CBP’s control when a balloon was mistaken for a drone and shot down near El Paso Transportation secretary…
Briton shot by father in Texas after row about Trump was unlawfully killed, coroner rules
Lucy Harrison died after being shot in chest by alcoholic Kris Harrison while staying at his home in US last year A Cheshire woman who was shot dead by her…
Australia sends special envoy to Laos to shadow investigation of backpackers’ methanol poisoning deaths
Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones were travelling in Laos in late 2024 when they were fatally poisoned with methanol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng Follow our Australia news…
Fundraiser for widow and children of James Van Der Beek surpasses $500,000 goal within hours
The Dawson’s Creek star, who died on Tuesday aged 48, had been open about struggling to meet the high expenses of his cancer treatment A GoFundMe set up to support…