Argentina was the model of how to survive a dictatorship. Javier Milei is changing that | Jordana Timerman
By questioning the scale of atrocities and deriding human rights activists, Milei is dismantling the consensus over the country’s dirty war Today marks the 50th anniversary of the military coup…
What to understand why Trump is still bombing Iran? Look to Nixon and Vietnam | Kenneth Roth
Richard Nixon’s strategy was about shielding his own reputation. Now Trump needs a face-saving exit of his own Donald Trump’s struggle to justify continuing his war with Iran reminds me…
Behind the rise of Clavicular and ‘looksmaxxing’ there are insecure young men who feel they don’t measure up | Jason Okundaye
What is a very private struggle – coming to terms with one’s own appearance – is being reshaped into a site of competition and ridicule I felt something akin to…
The fuel crisis shows the energy future has arrived. All Barnaby Joyce and One Nation have to offer is bluster | Adam Morton
It’s worth comparing the One Nation MP’s views with those of an expert – the executive director of the International Energy Agency Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam…
From car parks to piers: the 2026 Australian Urban Design awards celebrate utilitarian architecture
Australian Institute of Architects’ judges reward pragmatism over sculptural spectacle, reflecting a ‘gentler approach to urban transformation’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sydney’s Campbelltown…
Influencers are promoting these three health tests – but they risk doing more harm than good
Experts warn of ‘over-diagnosis’ dangers as social media prompts the worried well to seek out unnecessary and expensive scans and blood tests Medical tests are marketed on social media as…
‘There’s something sassy about this’: the reinvention of the sari – in pictures
The sari has gone through many changes over its 5,000-year history. The Offbeat Sari, a new exhibition running at Bunjil Place gallery in Melbourne until 30 August, celebrates the garment…
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at 60: Elizabeth Taylor still crackles with feral energy
Mike Nichols’ 1966 adaptation of Edward Albee’s septic drama helped cement the play in the zeitgeist – where it has remained for the past six decades Get our weekend culture…
More frequent ejaculations may boost men’s fertility, research suggests
Need for abstinence before fertility treatment questioned as study finds sperm deteriorates as it stays in body Encouraging men to have more frequent ejaculations may boost their fertility, according to…
More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?
Growing numbers of young voters are signing up to the Māori electoral roll as debate flares over the need for dedicated seats ahead of November’s election More young people have…