Peter Max, psychedelic pop artist who epitomized flower power, dies aged 88
The US artist, whose swirly, colorful, instantly recognizable designs became hugely commercially successful, died on Monday Peter Max, whose colorful, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power”…
Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’ Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike…
‘Harrowing reading’: what the inquiry into NZ fugitive father Tom Phillips revealed
Inquiry uncovered missed opportunities and failures by New Zealand police and government agencies that could have avoided four-year hunt A major public inquiry into the disappearance of fugitive father Tom…
Trump blasts interest rate uptick and claims ‘hostile’ Federal Reserve board made decision ‘only for political reasons’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the US Breaking News email US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 Reader Q&A: how united…
Teenage boys charged with murder after alleged mistaken identity shooting of Sydney student
Boys aged 14 and 16 charged after Marco Tapia, 23, was killed inside his family’s home in Glen Alpine Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
IMF urges Australian government to cut spending as another interest rate hike looms
Warning comes as forecast for nation’s economic growth downgraded amid concerns over rising debt and inflation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Labor backs down on veterans’ health services cap after furious backlash from Jacqui Lambie and ex-ADF members
Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
Briggs swaps rap for punk with Big Noter: ‘I’m the same guy with the same middle finger!’
Featuring Tom Morello, Chuck D and Idles’ Joe Talbot, the rapper’s new project celebrates the shared ideals of punk and hip-hop – ‘both the voice of the voiceless’ Adam Briggs…
Charli xcx Music, Fashion, Film tour review – an electrifying and deafening pop evolution
Barclays Center, Brooklyn The tireless star brings her latest, somewhat over-explained album to the stage for a dazzling and euphoric show For more than a year now, I have often…
Mascots, merchandise and Mixue: the new wave of Asian fast food chains in Australia
Since 2023, a slew of fast food and quick service restaurants from east and south-east Asia have debuted in Australia, capturing the youth market and ‘little treat’ culture On a…