Politics and Government Jul 6, 2026 What Polls Say About the Fight for the Senate Two of our political reporters dig into a revealing week of surveys. What Polls Say About the Fight for the Senate Two of our political reporters dig into a revealing week of surveys. See more
World Cup 2026 Jul 7, 2026 So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there? | Marina Hyde Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the momentO... So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there? | Marina Hyde Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the momentO... Share
US news Jul 7, 2026 Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii Kelsey Pfendler, 32, says she hopes her solo 2,400-mile trek across the mid-Pacific inspires other women to take risksA Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who... Female US rower reflects on ‘surreal’ record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii Kelsey Pfendler, 32, says she hopes her solo 2,400-mile trek across the mid-Pacific inspires other women to take risksA Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who... Share
Donald Trump Jul 7, 2026 Red scare revived as Trump leads push to attack Democrats as ‘communists’ In wake of primary wins by leftwing candidates in New York and elsewhere, president has resorted to well-worn tacticMoments after Donald Trump rang the cerem... Red scare revived as Trump leads push to attack Democrats as ‘communists’ In wake of primary wins by leftwing candidates in New York and elsewhere, president has resorted to well-worn tacticMoments after Donald Trump rang the cerem... Share
Nigel Farage Jul 7, 2026 ‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudsterUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said Sk... ‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudsterUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said Sk... Share
Thames Water Jul 7, 2026 Thames Water creditors ‘will bid for company even if it is nationalised’ Group of 100 investors still discussing £10bn rescue proposal with officials from regulator Ofwat, says reportBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water’s cr... Thames Water creditors ‘will bid for company even if it is nationalised’ Group of 100 investors still discussing £10bn rescue proposal with officials from regulator Ofwat, says reportBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water’s cr... Share
Submarines and Submersibles Jul 7, 2026 Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States. Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States. Share
World Cup 2026 (Soccer) Jul 7, 2026 Toronto hosts its last game. Portugal versus Croatia is a great way to go out. Toronto hosts its last game. Portugal versus Croatia is a great way to go out. Share
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
