Tuesday briefing: What has sparked Iran’s latest wave of protests – and what might happen next
In today’s newsletter: A researcher with a focus on the region explains what’s behind deadly nationwide demonstrations and what a hardening of public opinion against the state might bring
TV tonight: police crack a global criminal phone network
The hit true-crime series gets exclusive access to the major covert investigation. Plus, Jon Richardson causes chaos in the classroom. Here’s what to watch this evening
Asio chief given powers to recommend organisations be proscribed as hate groups under Labor’s new laws
Neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Network claims it will disband before hate speech legislation is introduced to parliament on Monday
Afternoon Update: Adelaide writers’ week cancelled; Rudd calls time as US ambassador a year early; and DiCaprio’s viral moment
The writers’ week director Louise Adler also quit in protest of the decision to disinvite Randa Abdel-Fattah
Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material
Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday
‘He tried so hard to get help’: the tragic results of NHS right-to-choose for ADHD patients
Use of private providers, poor training and inadequate regulation mean obtaining care has become a ‘wild west’
Cheesy celeriac souffle and citrus salad: Thomasina Miers’ recipes to brighten a dark winter’s day
A light but filling no-bechamel souffle with a zingy citrus salad to add a sharp burst of flavour and colour
When crowds direct offensive chants at Keir Starmer, who’s to blame? I’m afraid he is
The PM’s technocrat tendencies and lack of obvious backbone make him a target for amorphous rage, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew
Ukraine war briefing: Oreshnik missile sparks anger at UN security council
Strike on Lviv that used nuclear-capable ballistic missile a ‘dangerous, inexplicable escalation’. What we know on day 1,420
Trump ‘unafraid to use military force on Iran’, White House says
Press chief says US president considering ‘many, many’ options amid deadly regime crackdown on protesters
My rookie era: I wanted to think about something that wasn’t grim, so I enrolled in gardening school
Short courses on permaculture can be really expensive. When I found out there was a way I could study for free, I was really excited
China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’
Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say
‘A serious amount of rain’: central Queensland flooding could isolate some communities for months
‘I don’t think anyone realised how bad it would get,’ says one resident, who says she might need a boat or a helicopter
A new fight for Victorian farmers – saving livestock that survived devastating bushfires
After trying to fend off the fires, people around hard-hit Longwood quickly turn to keeping animals alive
Country diary: Hooray for the hard, frozen ground – life on Earth depends on it
Blacka Moor, South Yorkshire: The very cold daytime temperatures should be welcomed, and the reason is right beneath our feet
Adelaide writers’ week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for ‘how decision was represented’
Almost all remaining festival board members have resigned after backlash to decision to disinvite the Palestinian Australian author