Australia politics live: EU president warns of ‘brutal, harsh and unforgiving’ world in historic address to parliament
Anthony Albanese and Ursula von der Leyen say deal will strengthen bilateral trade and investment and support economic growth. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app…
Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?
After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk Middle East crisis – live updates The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed…
Breaching the Iron Dome: the Iranian cluster bombs bypassing Israeli air defences
Gleaming trails of bomblets in night sky have become familiar to Israelis as Tehran exploits apparent vulnerability Middle East crisis – live updates On 5 March, a post appeared on…
Surprise US talks with Iran’s fractured leadership offer uncertain path out of conflict
Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf at first dismissed talks took place, insisting Trump’s claim was ‘fake news’ designed to soothe markets Middle East crisis – live updates The backchannel talks between Donald…
‘Stop this savage being’: Iranians fear postponed Trump attack is merely disaster delayed
Some inside Iran believe threat was designed to divert attention from desire to seize islands in strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates A wave of temporary relief,…
Middle East crisis live: Iran dismisses Trump claim of talks; von der Leyen says global energy situation is ‘critical’
Iranian parliament speaker says ‘no negotiations’ held with US, as Trump postpones energy strikes for five days; EC chief says war needs to come to negotiated end Trump claims ‘productive’…
I’ve been asking Australians to anonymously rate their neighbours. Here’s what I’ve learnt so far | Rowan Thambar
A turd-hurling incident set comedian Rowan Thambar on a path to find out what makes good neighbours – by inviting people to document the good, bad and ugly of their…
When your culture becomes a meme: the ‘jarring’ effect of Chinamaxxing
The TikTok trend may be fading, but people of Chinese heritage wonder if an appreciation for their culture will continue after the algorithm moves on Get our weekend culture and…
‘The most stunningly awful wonderful record’: how the Shaggs became rock’s most divisive band
Often completely out of tune and rarely in time, the group of sisters forced to play together by their father gained an army of fans from Frank Zappa to Kurt…
Why is Pauline’s vote soaring? She’s got friends in high places | Fiona Katauskas
The One Nation leader is not as grounded as you think See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…