‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos
Service charges used to be a matter of choice, but now consumers feel obliged to pay them for even a cup of coffee. How do we navigate this minefield and…
‘Routine’ medical treatments are not risk free. Patients should ask questions before consenting | Ranjana Srivastava
The distinction has become blurred between something being medically available and actually being medically useful When a friend finally arranges the chat we were meant to have some weeks ago,…
A job that changed me: I worked for an infamous clothing brand – but it was one of the most positive workplaces of my life
Despite its global reputation, my time there felt less sexy party, more wholesome summer camp. Then one day my boss told me a hard truth When I tell people I…
Are Australia-Israel relations at an all-time low? – podcast
More than two years ago, Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed by the Israel Defense Forces while travelling in a convoy with humanitarian organisation World Central Kitchen. Israel’s decision…
Sydney Swans fans turn out in record numbers for AFLW match but hundreds walk out before men’s fixture
Supporters held banners in support of women as others expressed conflicted feelings at SCG double-header Some Sydney Swans fans have walked out of the Sydney Cricket Ground in protest during…
Frustrated Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari strategy cost him F1 Dutch GP podium
Briton says team too slow to pit Charles Leclerc ‘It’s something that we need to discuss offline’ Lewis Hamilton has told his Ferrari team that they must up their game…
Newcastle and Liverpool crank up the entertainment for emotional send-off | Sam Dalling
While the teams produced more promise than polish, this thrilling encounter gave an emotional send-off to a legend of both clubs It’s 4.35pm on Tyneside. William Osula sets Anthony Elanga…
Is a French Sunday the secret to a healthier, happier life? | Polly Hudson
The idea of being deliberately unproductive is certainly tempting. The only concern is that you might enjoy it too much … They know what they’re doing when it comes to…
Jumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis | Heather Stewart
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s attempt to calm bond markets is a sign of weakness not strength “Look, there’s nothing magic about that $40tn number,” the US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent,…