Independents’ day: why safe Coalition seats are facing grassroots challenges

Australia’s independent movement is gaining traction. Inspired by the success of Warringah’s Zali Steggall and Indi’s…

The Guardian view on the ‘spy cops’ inquiry: secrets and liars | Editorial

The abuse carried out by undercover “spy cops” working in two police units over 40 years…

The week in wildlife – in pictures

A jaguar that was struck by a car in June is pictured after being released at…

‘Suffocating closeness’: US judge condemns ‘appalling conditions’ on industrial farms

A US judge has issued a blistering condemnation of industrial farming practices. The judgment comes as…

Microplastic pollution found near summit of Mount Everest

Microplastic pollution has been discovered in snow close to the peak of Mount Everest, the world’s…

Democrats: OMB froze World Health Organization cash with same tactic used to ‘illegally’ halt Ukraine aid

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., questions witnesses during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on…

Rick Scott tests positive for coronavirus

Sen. Rick Scott takes off his mask before he speaks to the media after a campaign…

Pressure grows on Boris Johnson over UK carbon emissions plan

Boris Johnson is facing a fresh test of his green commitments as the UK prepares to…

Republican Senate signals it will confirm Biden Cabinet

Senate Republicans are signaling they will confirm most of President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks in January…

How communities are divided over low-traffic neighbourhoods

In Poole, 41-year-old teacher Kate Salter said a low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) had transformed her community. Salter…