John Berger: From Life by Tom Overton review
This multi-layered portrait is a fitting tribute to the man behind Ways of Seeing
A slow, boozy bus tour of Hungary’s secret vineyards
The spa town of Balatonfüred is a bucolic gem for sailors, hikers … and wine lovers. A new hop-on, hop-off bus tour offers a chance to get a taste of its little-known wineries
A new start after 60: I took up slalom skateboarding
Darren Miles had skateboarded all his life. But in his 50s, he realised he was losing his skills and flexibility. So he took it in a new direction
‘Body’ found in suitcase near Goulburn was actually lifelike doll with ‘bruises and grazes’
What was originally reported as a body found in Oallen on Sunday was ‘very realistic in the terms of looking like human remains’, NSW police say
Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a freak radical. Do they want to win in 2028 or not?
Americans want someone on their side in the fight against vested interests – that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani
Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland
NSW Considers Banning Take-home Assessments to Curb AI Influence in Schools
NSW Education Minister Prue Car on Aug. 10 ordered a review into AI in schools, aiming to protect the integrity of the state's formal examination process.
Westpac Bank Reports 20 Percent Drop in Mortgage Applications After Budget
Westpac reported its third-quarter results on Aug. 10, which included impacts of changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing outlined in the May budget.
British widow, 78, told to leave Sweden under Brexit rules after living there for 21 years
Authorities say application to stay was made too late, as UK officials say Sweden takes ‘stricter approach’ than other EU countries
‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression
The former professional footballer has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind
Movie paradise? How Malta became a magnet for big film shoots
EU’s smallest country has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells and Bay of Pentos and draws more than 30 productions annually
‘This is asking a lot of the buttocks’: my 23-hour Wagner marathon on a rock hard seat in a heatwave
How does it feel to be locked into a venue notorious for its unpadded seating to experience a full-throttle Ring cycle and more? Our critic found out at the 150th anniversary of the mighty Bayreuth festival
Yemen’s Houthis Attack Saudi Refinery After Defense Pact With Turkey, Pakistan
A Houthi military spokesperson said the attack was in response to Saudi drones breaching their airspace.
Fire Near Indonesia’s Mount Bromo Extinguished After 550 Hectares Burnt, but New Hotspots Emerge
JAKARTA—A fire in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo National Park in East Java that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been extinguished, an official said on Monday, but there are new hotspots near the caldera. The fire, which started on Aug. 3, had affected 550 hectares as of Sunday and had been fully extinguished, Gatot Soebroto, head [ ]
Labor Minister Says PM Did Not Make Inappropriate Comment About Japan Leader
What are the $270 melons that have sparked a political row?
Wildfires Burn Across Western US and Canada as Residents Are Evacuated
Wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada on Sunday left some residents keeping a wary eye out for possible evacuation orders while others already forced to flee their homes waited to see what would be left on their return. In western Canada, over 20,000 people were forced to flee communities along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia over the weekend as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and dozens had to be rescued by aircraft. In the U.S., crews in Washington that have been fighting three wildfires that began burning in the Spokane area for over a week continued cleanup near containment lines.
World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023
Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region
Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia
Kim Jong-un’s regime has already provided thousands of soldiers, as well as missiles and artillery; Turkey readies arms package for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,629
‘It Was a Warzone:’ Survivors Describe Evacuating BC Wildfires
One resident describes leaving his home with his wife and young child amid the chaos.
