China May 14, 2026 China Starting to Fulfill ‘Promises,’ U.S. Trade Representative Says As President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, meet, the United States said China has promised to expand its purchases of farm goods and airplanes. China Starting to Fulfill ‘Promises,’ U.S. Trade Representative Says As President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, meet, the United States said China has promised to expand its purchases of farm goods and airplanes. See more
Tony Burke May 15, 2026 Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network criminalised under hate laws passed after Bondi terror attack Home affairs minister Tony Burke says listing will stop group from organising and meeting, and may prevent more ‘horrific bigoted rallies’The government has... Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network criminalised under hate laws passed after Bondi terror attack Home affairs minister Tony Burke says listing will stop group from organising and meeting, and may prevent more ‘horrific bigoted rallies’The government has... Share
China May 15, 2026 Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent. The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent. The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. Share
Artificial Intelligence May 15, 2026 Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies. Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies. Share
Australian politics May 15, 2026 Jim Chalmers responds to the budget’s critics - podcast The political editor, Tom McIlroy, and the economics editor, Patrick Commins, speak with Jim Chalmers about the criticisms that his ‘reforming’ and ‘ambitiou... Jim Chalmers responds to the budget’s critics - podcast The political editor, Tom McIlroy, and the economics editor, Patrick Commins, speak with Jim Chalmers about the criticisms that his ‘reforming’ and ‘ambitiou... Share
Theatre May 15, 2026 An Ideal Husband review – Oscar Wilde’s comedy gets the gleefully camp glow-up it deserves Lyric Hammersmith, London The dissolute aristocrats from 1895 remain sharply funny, and bitingly relevant, in this flamboyant new spinOscar Wilde’s comedy wa... An Ideal Husband review – Oscar Wilde’s comedy gets the gleefully camp glow-up it deserves Lyric Hammersmith, London The dissolute aristocrats from 1895 remain sharply funny, and bitingly relevant, in this flamboyant new spinOscar Wilde’s comedy wa... Share
Air pollution May 15, 2026 Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find Study of samples from seven winters suggests neurotoxic metal coming from wood itself rather than old paintWood heating is reintroducing lead into the air of... Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find Study of samples from seven winters suggests neurotoxic metal coming from wood itself rather than old paintWood heating is reintroducing lead into the air of... Share
Vladimir Putin May 15, 2026 After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquiet... After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquiet... Share
Thai food and drink May 15, 2026 Helen Goh’s recipe for Thai mango and coconut sticky rice | The sweet spot Bring a taste of Thailand into your home with sweet, creamy, sticky coconut rice served with fragrant mangoKnown as khao niao mamuang, this sweet, creamy coc... Helen Goh’s recipe for Thai mango and coconut sticky rice | The sweet spot Bring a taste of Thailand into your home with sweet, creamy, sticky coconut rice served with fragrant mangoKnown as khao niao mamuang, this sweet, creamy coc... Share
Fashion May 15, 2026 All in the mind: are exercise slides the next ugly shoe? From Nike Mind, with its pre-game benefits, to recovery shoes from Hoka, bulbous sporty footwear is moving into fashionable circles. Will we see it beyond th... All in the mind: are exercise slides the next ugly shoe? From Nike Mind, with its pre-game benefits, to recovery shoes from Hoka, bulbous sporty footwear is moving into fashionable circles. Will we see it beyond th... Share
Smoking May 15, 2026 Marlboro maker accused of ‘exploiting’ young people with new global ad campaign Philip Morris claimed it wanted to end cigarette sales, but experts and campaigners say new promotions seem designed to attract younger consumersAnti-tobacco... Marlboro maker accused of ‘exploiting’ young people with new global ad campaign Philip Morris claimed it wanted to end cigarette sales, but experts and campaigners say new promotions seem designed to attract younger consumersAnti-tobacco... Share
Butterflies May 15, 2026 Britons to vote in inaugural contest to find nation’s favourite butterfly Butterfly Conservation poll is open until 7 June with choice of 60 species from small tortoiseshells to purple emperorsWill it be the rapidly disappearing fo... Britons to vote in inaugural contest to find nation’s favourite butterfly Butterfly Conservation poll is open until 7 June with choice of 60 species from small tortoiseshells to purple emperorsWill it be the rapidly disappearing fo... Share
US midterm elections 2026 May 15, 2026 Will Trump lose the Senate in the midterms? – podcast Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they’re hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it.This week, Jonathan Free... Will Trump lose the Senate in the midterms? – podcast Democrats think they can flip the Senate blue in November, and they’re hoping a group of interesting characters will help them do it.This week, Jonathan Free... Share
