Inside the Socceroos’ World Cup home: ping pong, pool, retro kits and organic omelettes
The grand Claremont Hotel in Berkeley has been adapted to make Australia’s stay as comfortable as possible. And of course there is Vegemite on tap A thirsty student from the…
US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout
Talks expected to continue for rest of the week despite disruption caused by US president’s threat to bomb Iran and kidnap negotiating team High-stakes talks between the US and Iran…
El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be the least of our worries
UN’s World Food Programme and agriculture agency issue joint appeal for funds to avert global hunger crisis before it happens Adugna Woyessa was a little boy the first time drought…
Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential runoff
Leftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer secures narrow majority The Trump-admiring far-right millionaire lawyer and self-styled “outsider” Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential runoff, defeating…
Thirsty and power hungry: Australia is in the middle of a datacentre boom – but are they good for the economy?
They’re a key part of the digital and AI economy but they come at a high environmental cost and offer few operational jobs Follow our Australia news live blog for…
Starmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM
Ministers say Starmer will set out his intentions on Monday morning with an autumn departure the most likely option Keir Starmer is expected to announce a timetable for his departure…
Almost three tonnes of cocaine found buried under Sydney property in Australia’s biggest ever seizure, police say
Australian federal police arrested and charged two men after allegedly finding 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in ‘bunkers’ under shipping containers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
New Zealand v Egypt: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/11am AEST/2am BST/9pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan New Zealand arrived at this World Cup as rank outsiders but they…
Is Pauline Hanson a liar or the only truth-teller? What voters think on Melbourne’s margins
After Pauline Hanson’s controversial speech at the National Press Club, Guardian Australia headed to Pakenham, one of the electorates One Nation is targeting in the Victorian state election, to see…
A Melbourne woman lost $646,035 to a romance scam. Should banks and dating apps be forced to refund victims like her?
The Albanese government says Australia will have the ‘world’s toughest anti-scam laws’, but consumer advocates fear they’re lacking They met the way many modern couples do. On his Hinge profile,…