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As family and friends sat in their grief and shock, following the appalling knife attack in Southport, misinformation metastasised on social media. From fake news websites to perennial conspiracy theorists, a far-Right mob was whipped up, leading to violent disorder in which nearly 40 police officers were injured.

Trump’s messaging draws from the strategies of the far right – and Democrats usually end up playing right into his hands

It would raise $250bn to help offset some of the damage the super-rich cause. Yet they’ll do everything to stop it in its tracks, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

India’s middle class is a bit like me. When unhappy we both simmer for a while, get more and more resentful and then explode suddenly. Once our rage is out in the open, we start looking for random reasons to fuel our fury.This is precisely what we are seeing with…

Inflation continues to resist efforts to bring it down — partly because of government policy. Meanwhile, consumers are spending much less.

Inquiries like the one into the Wieambilla shooting are designed to be as emotionless as possible. But inevitably the grief and pain seep through.

A bailout of Rex Airlines is the perfect vehicle for the government to re-enter aviation and subject Qantas to real competition.

Things are looking bleak for the local news business. Crikey runs through some of the key numbers.

The idea of a truly competitive airline industry can’t seem to take off