Trump wants to strongarm Nato into a new Gulf war. Here’s why Europe must resist
If Europe is sucked into this illegal conflict with Iran, public support for rearmament could collapse – and only Putin will benefit Once again, Donald Trump has deployed Nato as…
‘You never know whether they’re acting’: my encounter with the man who spent £50,000 renting girlfriends
A new documentary delves into the phenomenon of men who pay women to role-play their romantic partners. The masked 27-year-old at its heart, and director Ben Zand, tell all ‘From…
Check mates: analysis of medieval chess sets reveal vision of equality and mutual respect
Far from being a metaphor for racial tension, chess reveals world where people could engage as equals On the chessboard, black and white pieces are lined up against each other…
Seth Meyers on Trump’s Nato about-face: ‘This is just how Donald Trump does friendship’
Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s rejection by Nato for help with the strait of Hormuz and the resignation of a top counterterrorism official over his war in Iran Late-night hosts…
Where have all the designers gone? Australia’s fashion brain drain
Of 19 Australian Fashion Foundation scholarship winners between 2009 and 2019, only three have design roles within local fashion businesses. But those who do are optimistic about the industry Get…
The BTS comeback album is almost here – and you best believe I’m slipping back into my K-pop obsessive era | Aastha Agrawal
I used to be embarrassed by my teenage fandom of the Korean boyband. Now I look back at that version of myself with so much softness When I heard the…
All theatre should be less than two hours or more than five. It’s in between where things get tough | Jane Howard
A short play is the perfect snack to incorporate into your life. A long play is a feast – and a feat of endurance Last week, I spent an hour…
Which fuel and energy solutions can Australia implement quickly to be less dependent on foreign oil?
The government has a roadmap to electrify transport and support alternative fuels by 2050, but the war in Iran and soaring prices means a plan is needed in weeks, not…
Possum found in Hobart airport gift shop’s toy section – video
A possum surprised Hobart airport staff after wandering into a departures gift shop, where it settled among plush toys on Wednesday. A spokesperson said the animal appeared calm, and was…
Jeffrey Epstein’s elite relationships visualised: the prince, the sultan and the politicians
Guardian analysis of more than a million emails reveals financier’s deep and longstanding ties with the wealthy and powerful The release of the Epstein files has reverberated around the world,…