Australia’s social media ban has given us a way to fight big tech – and get my son back on his skateboard
The ban on under-16s accessing ‘harmful’ content that began this week has overwhelming approval from adults – even if it had a few teething issues, says author Sisonke Msimang
The Trump administration keeps picking fights with pop stars. It’s a no-win situation
By using music from SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo in ICE videos, the government is playing a game of rage-bait
Amadeus returns: can Sky’s miniseries attract a new generation to Mozart?
A reboot of Peter Shaffer’s play hopes to repeat the 1984 film’s magic and lure a fresh audience to classical music
Mining company claims government didn’t follow proper process for Aboriginal heritage protection order
Regis Resources told a federal court hearing the partial protection order, which blocks construction of a planned tailings dam, would make its development unviable
Trump sued by preservation group over $300m White House ballroom project
National Trust looks to halt construction, claiming Trump tore down historic East Wing without needed permission
House Democrats to ask for release of Jack Smith classified documents report
Judiciary panel Democrats ask Aileen Cannon ahead of special counsel’s deposition next week
‘This extraordinary story never goes out of fashion’: 30 authors on the books they give to everyone
Colm Tóibín, Robert Macfarlane, Elif Shafak, Michael Rosen and more share the novels, poetry and memoirs that make the perfect gift
Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested
Exclusive: a trio of candidates have been interviewed by the PM, but he could still decide to directly appoint someone else
Country diary: Clinging to a crag in a place of constant change
Neath, south Wales: This quarry built the abbey and the nearby terraced towns – and it’s different every time I visit
Damn dalmatian! Fury erupts after David Jones cancels Christmas window display to promote joy of … its loyalty program
Department store draws ire of Sydneysiders by abandoning festive tradition to instead promote rewards program with mascot Domino the dalmatian
Edward Enninful: ‘Britain feels less tolerant now than we were in the 90s’
The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generation
‘People will listen’: turning anger into community pride in North Shields
A tour of local ‘wins’ shows how the charity Citizens UK is working with residents to build a better, fairer society