Cyclone Fina: severe tropical storm intensifies to category 3 as it tracks towards Darwin
It is the first cyclone of this strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with gusts up to 205km/h
‘They decided to kill us with cold’: Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network
Chernihiv residents say they are without power for 14 hours a day as they gather in ‘invincibility points’ to charge up and warm up
Bro boost: women find LinkedIn traffic ‘drives’ if they pretend to be men
Collective experiment found switching profile to ‘male’ and ‘bro-coding’ text led to big increase in reach, though site denies favouring posts by men
Which country is the fourth most successful in Olympic swimming? The Saturday quiz
From pop stars in space to non-primates with fingerprints, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz
Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people
Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoria
Who created the legend of Dracula and how do bees make honey? The kids’ quiz
Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes
‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco
For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompress
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future – an astonishing look at how tech is changing disabled people’s lives
Prepare to have your perspective shattered by the comedian’s visits to our US tech overlords. The upcoming advancements for those with disabilities are life-changing
Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?
Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs
‘I would just like to see more people housed’: inside NSW’s social housing changes
NSW Labor says it’s ‘proud of our record’ on public homes – but what’s really happening with social housing in the state?
Kellie Sloane faces a treacherous road ahead as NSW Liberal leader – and has a heavy burden on her shoulders
If the Liberal party can’t sell itself to an aspirational city like Sydney, then its future is surely grim
AI is changing the relationship between journalist and audience. There is much at stake
There is no point pretending that change is not happening, or that it can be avoided. But these are the risks we must address
What to turn to when the heat hits: the fan
As we head into summer, fan-first cooling can help you stay cool while keeping energy bills in check. Here’s what you need to know
A local’s guide to Queenstown and Arrowtown: ‘Like walking on to a film set’
Ridiculously picturesque, with award-winning eateries and bars, the New Zealand South Island towns have more to offer than just adventure sports, restaurateur Penelope Johnson says
TV tonight: Samantha Morton’s rompy period drama about a slippery royal
Fans of The Great and Mary & George will love The Serpent Queen. Plus: it’s the Blackpool bonanza on Strictly! Here’s what to watch this evening