US military presence in Australia, mapped – video
Research by the Nautilus Institute has revealed what some analysts have labelled a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military by the United States. With more than half of the military facilities in…
Cult of male genius holding female film-makers back, says Woman Unknown director
May el-Toukhy says we must end veneration of male directors that causes ‘structural problem’ for women The enduring cult of male genius is keeping down female film-makers, one of the…
Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
Taraneh Rahimi was told prison guards would rape her sister, Romina, if she did not sign a confession The twins were 19 and still in high school when they were…
Biopsies, aerial drills and a personal pizza: a day in the life of a shark scientist
Jasmin Graham, a shark scientist and science communicator, also makes time in her day to practice her hobbies and play music bingo with friends “Sharks are not monsters, they just…
The quaalude comeback: a once ‘extinct’ drug from the 70s makes a resurgence
Underground chemists are now producing the notorious party drug after a Scorsese film sparked renewed interest Quaaludes all but vanished after the US banned the euphoria-inducing sleeping pills in 1984.…
European football: Lamine Yamal’s double powers Barcelona to rout of Valencia
Gatti’s stoppage-time header rescues Juve against Milan Goalkeeper Koeman Jr scores two penalties in Eredivisie Lamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain…
Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start
Striker scores twice to sink Birmingham Arsenal, Palace, Spurs and Liverpool win Some things just feel inevitable. Some strikers just feel inevitable. Despite a new season, a fresh start and…
Manchester United’s front four show flashes but need more time to become fantastic | Will Unwin
Mbeumo’s goal was a moment of individual inspiration but Michael Carrick will want more from Fernandes, Cunha and Rashford Tunnel vision allowed Bryan Mbeumo seconds of focus, ignoring everyone in…
Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans | Barney Ronay
The home side’s response to Chelsea’s early goal was to play breathless attacking football We’re back, baby. So, so back. Well, OK, not exactly back. But back down the time…
Australia keep faith in Marnus Labuschagne as Test squad for South Africa tour named
Under-pressure batter retains place for three-Test series George Bailey says tweak to top order may be considered Australian selectors have stuck with struggling batter Marnus Labuschagne for next month’s Test…