United States International Relations May 22, 2026 As Trump Weighs Return to Conflict in Iran, Here’s What Could Be Targeted Next There is no shortage of targets should President Trump, in coordination with Israel, decide to resume the assault on Iran. As Trump Weighs Return to Conflict in Iran, Here’s What Could Be Targeted Next There is no shortage of targets should President Trump, in coordination with Israel, decide to resume the assault on Iran. See more
Melbourne Jul 7, 2026 ‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism? The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scen... ‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism? The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scen... Share
Houseplants Jul 7, 2026 Houseplant hacks: can butterworts control fungus gnats? This pretty little plant is carnivorous, so when placed next to plants affected by the insect pest it can be an effective living flypaperThe problem The fung... Houseplant hacks: can butterworts control fungus gnats? This pretty little plant is carnivorous, so when placed next to plants affected by the insect pest it can be an effective living flypaperThe problem The fung... Share
NRL Jul 7, 2026 NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel Seven-year agreement worth around $750m annually from 2028‘A defining moment for rugby league,’ says Peter V’landysNine Entertainment and Foxtel have retaine... NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel Seven-year agreement worth around $750m annually from 2028‘A defining moment for rugby league,’ says Peter V’landysNine Entertainment and Foxtel have retaine... Share
Gadgets Jul 7, 2026 Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 fan review: the handheld fan I’d pack for every trip – at a price that’ll make you sweat With three ways to cool down and a cold plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 9C, Shark’s latest fan is a standout if you can justify the cost• The... Shark ChillPill 3-in-1 fan review: the handheld fan I’d pack for every trip – at a price that’ll make you sweat With three ways to cool down and a cold plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 9C, Shark’s latest fan is a standout if you can justify the cost• The... Share
Books Jul 7, 2026 Rachel Aviv: ‘There’s a way of writing about motherhood that can be very sentimental and boring’ As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of... Rachel Aviv: ‘There’s a way of writing about motherhood that can be very sentimental and boring’ As one of today’s greatest essayists, the Pulitzer-nominated writer’s new book investigates why the mother-daughter relationship is the most complex bond of... Share
Global development Jul 7, 2026 Talking about death: how a father and brother found solace in the ‘living graveyard’ of an airline disaster The film-maker Don Edkins lost his son Max in 2019, in the Ethiopian Airline crash that killed 157 people. With Max’s brother Teboho, he has made a documenta... Talking about death: how a father and brother found solace in the ‘living graveyard’ of an airline disaster The film-maker Don Edkins lost his son Max in 2019, in the Ethiopian Airline crash that killed 157 people. With Max’s brother Teboho, he has made a documenta... Share
Culture Jul 7, 2026 ‘I’ve always used my voice online’: the rapid rise of photographer Misan Harriman – and what happened next After a career as a City headhunter, Harriman took up photography eight years ago and became well known for his protest images. He was soon shooting the cove... ‘I’ve always used my voice online’: the rapid rise of photographer Misan Harriman – and what happened next After a career as a City headhunter, Harriman took up photography eight years ago and became well known for his protest images. He was soon shooting the cove... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) Jul 7, 2026 Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being challenged or cancelled, as infrastructure’s energy demands ramp upDatacentre planning proposals f... Stymied datacentre projects threaten global AI revolution Large-scale datacentre projects around the world are being challenged or cancelled, as infrastructure’s energy demands ramp upDatacentre planning proposals f... Share
Solar power Jul 7, 2026 Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homesMillions of UK households could... Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homesMillions of UK households could... Share
United States Politics and Government Jul 7, 2026 After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment The president has glossed over persistently high unemployment among African Americans, a group he needed to secure a second term. After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment The president has glossed over persistently high unemployment among African Americans, a group he needed to secure a second term. Share
Platner Jul 7, 2026 Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him. Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign After Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, was accused of rape, much of the party and several key supporters turned against him. Share
Gun Control Jul 7, 2026 A Supreme Court Case on AR-15s Could Hinge on Their ‘Common Use’ Last week, the Supreme Court took up challenges to two assault weapons bans. Its decision could seriously limit the government’s ability to ban certain guns. A Supreme Court Case on AR-15s Could Hinge on Their ‘Common Use’ Last week, the Supreme Court took up challenges to two assault weapons bans. Its decision could seriously limit the government’s ability to ban certain guns. Share
