Clean energy COP hits fossil fuel phase-out demands
Electrification and clean energy have been foregrounded by the Australian leader of international climate negotiations as a prominent green group demands progress on a fossil fuels transition. Energy and climate…
Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup
Was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup ‘He deserves the support of the football community’ A Somali referee, who was set to become the first…
Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?
The permutations are complex, but a second-place finish in Group D could mean an easier path to the last 16 than topping the group The Socceroos knocked on their ceiling…
There are reliable ways to tell if someone is lying to you – but they’re rarely the ones we think of using | Kirsty King
We are in dangerous territory as courts encourage jurors to discern untruth from body language. In fact, the words are far more revealing Imagine you are a juror on a…
Cautious Keir seeks to cement his legacy as he plods towards the exit | John Crace
PM is seeking a few quick wins to guarantee he is remembered for at least a short while after he resigns Whatever you do, don’t mention the L-word. The official…
Those who championed free speech in the UK and US now wage war on it. And here’s why: Palestine | Mehdi Hasan
It was once an article of faith that even those who speak words we disagree with deserve protection. As regards Palestine, that’s now not true Remember the Satanic Verses controversy?…
Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow? | Rajan Menon and Daniel Depetris
The vote reflects his diminished standing at home and loss of leverage over Iran as he scrambles to exit a disastrous war Donald Trump suffered a significant setback last week.…
Loneliness influencers: why are people suddenly boasting about having no friends?
Chronicling your humdrum, solitary life has become an online trend. It’s certainly perplexing. Is it also empowering? Name: Loneliness influencers. Age: A few months old. Continue reading…
Yes, Michelle Obama knows a lot about resilience. She still shouldn’t be lecturing gen Z about it | Emma Beddington
It’s decades since the former US first lady was an employee. The world of work she grew up in has long gone Uh oh, Michelle Obama has been advising gen…
‘Overconsumption isolates us’: how to start shopping less
Spending can be exciting – but how do you function outside of it? Experts share their tips for paring down buying For years, I have been caught in a tiresome,…