Too hot to handle? Why it’s time for straight male authors to rediscover sex
It’s a high-wire act and the risk of an embarrassing failure can weigh heavily – but that’s no reason to avoid writing about sex, argues Black Bag author Luke Kennard…
‘Never been closer’: UFO watchers buoyed by Trump and Vance’s alien ‘obsession’
From Vance’s interest to Trump’s commitment to disclosure, administration’s fascination with UFOs has experts feeling close to evidence of aliens Like most politicians, Donald Trump did not campaign on the…
‘I didn’t want to be on medication the rest of my life’: veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval
Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand access Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your…
The United States is destroying itself | Rebecca Solnit
The daily news can’t adequately convey the administration’s sabotaging of our government, economy, alliances and environment The United States is being murdered, and it’s an inside job. Every department, every…
New documentary reveals boyband 98 Degrees had age-of-consent manual while touring in 90s
Label tried to keep band members out of trouble during first tour, Nick Lachey says in Boy Band Confidential As they embarked on their first tour and their record label…
Cost of living drives Australian shoppers to ‘pantry loading’, as ‘you can do so much with beans’
Fears the Middle East conflict could lead to higher food prices – and even shortages – put long-life pantry staples back on the menu Follow our Australia news live blog…
Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards
Governor general Sam Mostyn honours ‘determined response in unspeakable and horrific circumstances’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily…
The Iran war has heightened the nuclear and climate threat. Australia must help the world step back from the brink | Chris Barrie
As a regional power and signatory to the non-proliferation treaty, Australia has responsibilities. I am calling on the government to take four steps The war on Iran, which may still…
Australia should set immigration targets to achieve a ‘stable temporary population’, report says
Experts say our preoccupation with net overseas migration figures has distracted from a more meaningful discussion on the ‘scale of temporariness’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations
Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations Representative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner in the fiercely contested race to be governor of California, has suspended his…