It Was Just an Accident review – Jafar Panahi takes us on a nightmare trip into a land of bribes and brutality
An unfortunate encounter with a dog sets off a chain of surreal, grotesque events that expose the corruption and tyranny at the heart of Iran
‘Premium but not ostentatious’: the best extra virgin olive oils to give as a gift instead of wine
Where to find premium versions of this beloved kitchen staple to bring to your next dinner party or Christmas do
‘Mineral’ sunscreens marketed to Australians contain almost identical chemicals as others, testing shows
Exclusive: UNSW researchers found protection in products usually marketed as ‘natural’ is also contained in cheaper alternatives
‘Not going to happen’: Haida nation threatens to end Carney’s pipe dream
The Canadian PM’s breakthrough oil deal with Alberta cost him a cabinet minister and will still face stiff opposition
Back on track: how lockdown led to a new operatic version of The Railway Children
While most of us were trying to master sourdough and watching Tiger King, Mark-Anthony Turnage put the pandemic to better use and wrote an opera. Five years later it’s coming to Glyndebourne. He tells us how
Asda hits out at government for ‘killing confidence’ among consumers
But supermarket blames ‘self-inflicted’ IT problems that left gaps on shelves for 3.7% drop in sales
Rescue efforts end at Hong Kong tower block fire as death toll reaches 128
About 200 people are still unaccounted for, say officials, as fire chief confirms no alarms went off in any of the eight towers
‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones
As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead market
Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender
Far-right minister defends killing of two men who appeared to have given themselves up, saying ‘terrorists must die’
Hong Kong community groups deliver aid to survivors of Wang Fuk Court fire
Volunteers that emerged during the pro-democracy protests regroup to help those affected by the blaze
Exclusive gun club linked to Andrew Hastie awarded almost $20,000 in government grants
Liberal MP has declared conflict of interest with Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club, of which he is a patron
‘An engineering feat’: the 26-year-old Australian making costumes for Lady Gaga
Samuel Lewis had to push his limits for the pop star’s global tour, set to hit his home town Melbourne next week
The Metro Tunnel will finally open after years of chaos – so what is the payoff for the Melbourne commuter?
With the West Gate Tunnel set to be complete within weeks, Labor hopes costs will be offset by commuter benefits before the next state election