World

‘It’s truly hell here’: airstrikes, repression and water shortages become ‘new normal’ for Iranians

Iranians describe how daily life is becoming ever harder as conflict continues and human rights crisis worsensAs US…

How could Britain look under proportional representation? See the results for your area

These visualisations from exclusive polling modelling show how the UK parliament could change under different voting systemsNew analysis…

People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning

Ten-second ‘siren’ to blare on most phones on Monday as part of national test despite reservations from some…

Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’

One Nation leader criticised by advocates after telling women being abused: ‘don’t put up with it’Follow our Australia…

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s Iran gamble has produced a crisis reshaping the global order

In today’s newsletter: ​A White House operating without expertise, strategy or restraint ​is stuck in a conflict with…

A moment that changed me: I painted a man’s portrait – and he hated it

I thought this commission would be straightforward. But my sitter’s response made me question my own attitude to…

Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers

Rescue operation is ongoing but hazardous conditions have hampered efforts to reach those still inside.

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.

Japan swelters through rising heat – in pictures

For Japan, days where the mercury soars above 40C now have their own term – kokushobi (酷暑日), or…

Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told

Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains…