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The World Cup is shedding new light on the pathology of the Trump regime

Players and fans denied visas, the spectre of ICE raids on stadiums, Pete Hegseth’s latest speech ... By the end of this contest, the nature of this US government will be even clearer, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance

His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become president, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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The hill I will die on: Marmite is an insipid English imitation. Vegemite is the true Aussie hero

Marmite asks: ‘Do you love me or hate me?’ Vegemite couldn’t give a stuff. It’s as dry as our Aussie humour, and I wouldn’t have it any other way, says comedy writer Kathy Lette

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Young people need money because our system is rigged. Here’s a way to give it to them

One plan would see young workers offered early access to a slice of future pensions. It’s not perfect, but we need bold ideas, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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I face sexist abuse every day as a female MP – misogyny is unacceptable whatever side of the aisle we’re on

I am one of Jacinta Allan’s most vocal critics. But calling a woman a witch is not political criticism, and must be called out

The Guardian - AU

Is Switzerland tired of prosperity? I can think of no other reason for our next foolish referendum

Capping the population at 10 million is a far-right fantasy. It would dismantle the openness that has made the country rich, says Guardian Europe contributor Joseph de Weck

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump’s ‘stop shooting’ demand is no substitute for a ceasefire

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: More than 100 days into a conflict he initiated, the US president has halted a cycle of retaliatory strikes between Iran and Israel. How long that holds is as uncertain as the dwindling influence he still commands

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Who calls the shots? Trump tries to rein in Netanyahu, salvage Iran deal

The US president believed those who insisted he could wrap up hostilities by the end of March, long before the November midterms. If not, the off-ramp would be easy to find. But did Donald Trump factor in that his main ally in the war against Iran was also gearing up…

France 24

Beyond the 'Kitchen of the World'

Thai cuisine is one of Thailand's most widely recognised forms of cultural capital. It is not merely a source of national pride or a globally admired culinary tradition. It is also a strategic asset capable of elevating Thailand's role on the world stage.

Bangkok Post

What does science say about astrology? Not much

Humans are meaning-hungry animals. We've spent centuries building intellectual edifices and metaphysical systems to try to make sense of the universe. But sometimes science, myth, religion, and philosophy don't suffice. They feel too remote, or inadequate. Besides, it's quite unlikely that any of them will tell you whether that guy…

Bangkok Post

Welfare rules need rethink

Without a clear understanding of its own policies, the government has turned an attempt to ensure that assistance reaches the "genuinely disadvantaged" into a bureaucratic weapon -- one that threatens to strain family relationships and pit parents against their children.

Bangkok Post

Ramos-Horta's guide to lasting peace

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste had a myriad of views to express -- at times with light humour and sometimes dark satire -- over his 25 years of struggle for freedom and independence.

Bangkok Post

The Guardian view on children and the internet: rolling back big tech’s untrammelled power

Editorial: A belated change of policy on nude digital images of children must be part of a wider reset

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on climate equality: a richer life and real public abundance, not just more stuff

Editorial: The Global Justice Report offers a hopeful bargain: tax extreme wealth and replace consumer excess with social and economic security for all

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Is NZ taxation compatible with human rights?

Opinion from Victoria University: In a modern society, everyone needs some property and a certain amount of income to live a full life; we must then contribute to helping others flourish through paying tax in accordance with our ability to pay, writes Dr Jonathan Barrett.

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Disabled people are experts in our own lives – listen to us

Comment from Otago University: We can’t afford to respond to the crisis in disability health care with incremental change, says Bernadette Huatau Jones

The Guardian - UK

I have found the perfect book group – we discuss problematic text messages

My friends and I were keen to meet regularly, but couldn’t agree on what to read. Then we found an excellent solution, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - AU

If Australian datacentres are going to power the AI revolution, we deserve a fair return

We cannot afford to make the same mistake as we did with gas. If tech companies are going to use our land, energy and water for AI, they must pay their fair share of tax

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Republicans in Congress are defecting from Trump over Iran. Will more follow?

The vote reflects his diminished standing at home and loss of leverage over Iran as he scrambles to exit a disastrous war

Newslaundry

Peddi wants the politics of Tamil anti-caste cinema, but without its progressive vision

The controversy surrounding Ram Charan’s latest film Peddi began with criticism over its portrayal of women, particularly the treatment of Janhvi Kapoor’s character Achiyamma. However, the debate has since expanded into a larger discussion about women’s representation in Telugu cinema and the limited agency female actors often have within mainstream…

The Guardian - UK

Yes, Michelle Obama knows a lot about resilience. She still shouldn’t be lecturing gen Z about it

It’s decades since the former US first lady was an employee, writes Emma Beddington. The world of work she grew up in has long gone

The Guardian - US

Bernie Sanders’ AI sovereign wealth fund plan is good. But we think this is better

While we do not outright oppose the taking of AI company stock, or of a US a sovereign wealth fund, there are better ways to achieve the senator’s goals

The Independent UK

Voices: Zelensky is an indispensable ally in Britain’s new security partnership with Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: While Britain has an embarrassingly underpowered military plagued by incompetence, the Ukrainians have the biggest army of any European nation

The Guardian - UK

Those who championed free speech in the UK and US now wage war on it. And here’s why: Palestine

It was once an article of faith that even those who speak words we disagree with deserve protection. As regards Palestine, that’s now not true, says Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo

Newslaundry

Why India cannot let the rupee float

India’s exchange-rate debates often proceed as though the price of the rupee were merely another financial price best left to market correction and macroeconomic adjustment. In theory, a weakening currency performs a useful balancing function.

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