‘Happiness is not just about GDP’: ambitious plan or utopia?
Some will question its credibility – but the alternative future to the one imagined in the Global Justice Report is far more bleak
‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival
Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions
A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how
Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains
The Traveller by Andrea Wulf review
A revelatory account of the life of George Forster, whose rejection of racial hierarchies stood out amongst his peers
An almost wild camping trip: alternative family fun in the Peak District
Over one weekend, we hiked, swam, slept in a woodland cabin and camped on a hillside – while also supporting community-run projects
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for baked fish and potatoes with oregano and lemon mayonnaise
Layers of oregano bring a pungent earthiness to this simple supper of baked white fish and spuds
The best facial cleansers for every skin type in the US, recommended by dermatologists
Seven experts tell us their picks for all skin types, including for dry, oily, acne-prone, sensitive or combination skin
Vancouver City Council Votes Against Sanctioning Mayor After Investigation Finding He Harassed Councillor
Vancouver city council voted not to sanction Mayor Ken Sim after an independent investigation found he had misused the influence of his office to harass Councillor Sean Orr. Council voted 6–4 on June 2 against implementing any of the measures recommended by Integrity Commissioner investigator Jamie Pytel, whose report concluded that Sim had harassed Orr during a press conference held in April of last year. All six members of Sim’s ABC party voted against sanctioning the mayor, while the other four voted to take action against him in response to Pytel’s findings. Sim recused himself from the vote after declaring a conflict of interest.
New Zealand whale freed from fishing net in ‘particularly dangerous’ multi-day operation
The nine-metre southern right whale, or tohorā in Māori, is the first of the species to have been recorded entangled in New Zealand waters
Hanson Expresses No Confidence in Labor’s Ability to Defend Australia
Hanson alleged that Labor has failed to invest sufficiently in defence to provide the level of protection Australia requires amid rising threats from the CCP.
The Witness review
This look at the shocking 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell bravely gives you the unvarnished tale of her family’s struggles to deal with the tragedy – and the impossibility of coping with a living hell
Protests in Albania grow over Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort
Conservation groups say work has begun in protected coastal area, while prime minister insists project will bring jobs and investment
My year with the robots: how Joanna Stern let AI into her home, work
In 2025, the tech journalist invited artificial intelligence to do nearly everything for her, including editing the book she was writing about the experiment. Some of it was useful, some not – but it was her time with a chatbot companion that really shook her
I launched Cuba’s first independent magazine. And that’s when my troubles began
My friends and I wanted to tell the story of Cuban life, without interference. Before long, I was being isolated, monitored and interrogated
Rebel attacks in eastern DRC kill 30 people and hamper Ebola response
Islamic State-linked militia blamed for raids in North Kivu as governor says three patients with disease fled clinics
‘Waste colonialism’: Fiji says no to Australian billionaire’s incineration plan
Government rejects offshore rubbish being shipped to Fiji and burned after opposition from traditional landowners and tourism operators
‘Taking on Water’: Fair Work Commission Struggles With AI-Driven Surge in Claims
The Fair Work Commission says its caseload has surged and is forecast to rise up by 70 percent.
NBA Finals: Brilliant Brunson Leads Surging Knicks to Victory Over Spurs in Game 1
The New York Knicks entered Game 1 of this year’s NBA finals on one of the hottest streaks in playoff history: 11 games won in a row with opponents humiliated, humbled and crushed along the way. On Wednesday night in San Antonio many believed that streak would end as they faced the Spurs, who had knocked out the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the previous round, and are led by Victor Wembanyama.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal
The US said the ceasefire was contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia
Ottawa Police Arrest 11 People Seeking Underage Sex Workers
Ottawa police have arrested 11 individuals accused of attempting to arrange sexual services from people they believed were underage during a joint sting operation aimed at reducing child exploitation and trafficking. The joint operation, which involved members of the Ottawa Police Service, the Internet Child Exploitation Unit, and the Computer Forensic Unit, focused on identifying and apprehending individuals seeking to exploit minors, a June 3 news release says. The “john sting” operation involved officers posing as minors and engaging with suspects attempting to arrange sexual services. Police did not release details about the 11 suspects they arrested, but said that charges laid included obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under 18, telecommunication with a person under or believed to be under 18 years for specific criminal offences, and telecommunication with a person under or believed to be under 16 years for specific criminal offences.
