Full moons, mooncakes and lanterns in every colour: the mid-autumn festival – in pictures
The mid-autumn festival, also known as the moon festival, is a celebration of harvest and family in Chinese culture – a time to gather with relatives and friends under a…
Julia Jacklin: The Gem review – tender, emotional storytelling of hope and hopelessness
(4AD/Remote Control Records)The Australian musician’s fourth album blends mystery and intimacy with luscious pop-rock, bright, upbeat jangle and stripped-back acoustics Julia Jacklin is an artist of dualities. Over her decade-plus…
Ai Weiwei unveils his epic new Australian work: ‘90% of art is just garbage. Real art questions the existing order’
From his farm in Portugal, the acclaimed artist speaks about war, peace, the state of the world – and his 40 metre sculpture Mushrooms, on Sydney Harbour “It’s like a…
‘First there’s the gruelling task of trying to charge my laptop’: a day in the life of a university lecturer in Gaza
As the war in Gaza approaches its fourth year, the Guardian follows five ordinary Palestinians as they go about their lives. Each tells the story of their day, revealing the…
AFL 2026 grand final: where the Fremantle v Brisbane decider will be won and lost
The Dockers can underline that defence wins premierships as they hunt a first flag while the Lions have the firepower to claim a slice of history Sign up for our…
Open AI attacked Australia’s health system – and then doubled down on its negligence. The time for ‘wait and see’ is over | Kate Crawford and Edward Santow
Human hackers face serious consequences, and so must AI companies. There is no excuse for what happened Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When you…
The reporter whose Albanese question put her on the front page of her own paper | Weekly Beast
‘Why don’t more journalists do this?’ one commentator asked on News24 after Latika M Bourke literally made the headlines. Plus: interviewing the KKK Want to get this in your inbox…
Germany investigates 105-year-old suspected former Nazi prison camp guard
Man accused of being accessory to murders at Stalag 326 VI K amid race to prosecute suspects before they die A 105-year-old man is under investigation on suspicion of being…
Boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney dies from his injuries
The 11-year-old died at Westmead children’s hospital three days after incident at a unit in Norwest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
The eyes have it: Rory Stewart’s ‘magnificently strange’ Newsnight moment goes viral
Clip of the former Tory MP staring intently at fellow panellist is shared widely online Rory Stewart has been an Afghan NGO leader, a Conservative leadership candidate, a Harvard professor,…