Rise from London ‘IT geek’ to brutal dictator
The Syrian despot took an interest in politics only after his older brother died in a car crash, but his two decades of brutal rule may be nearing their end
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Observer staff slam Tortoise sale deal
Despite protests by journalists, the Scott Trust will be selling the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, a loss-making business that is five years old.
Syria’s rebels are far from saviours
Even if its advance towards Damascus is successful, the coalition of forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham might not bring the rewards that the war-ravaged nation craves
‘He’s a good man, this one’: Trump meets William in Paris
Donald Trump has marked his return to the international stage in grand style, shaking hands with the Prince of Wales and President Macron at the reopening of Notre Dame.
TikTok ban upheld by US court, arguments dismissed
Beijing-based ByteDance must sell the video-sharing app by early next year after the ruling that safeguarding national security does not hurt free speech.
Catatouille, anyone? Viewers urged to eat invasive species
Inspired by subversive artist Kirsha Kaechele’s recipe book, ABC is screening a six-part series on devouring the animals and plants that threaten Australia’s unique biodiversity.
Fat lot of good: why you can’t keep the weight off
Yo-yo dieting might not be your fault – new research shows fat cells remain primed to regain weight.
White House set to ‘protect’ Cheney, Fauci
Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci are among prominent targets of Donald Trump being considered for pre-emptive pardons by senior advisers to President Joe Biden.
Cloud cover adds to hotter days
Heatwaves baked the Mediterranean, China and the US last year. And scientists think they might have found the reason: fewer clouds.
Trump’s no freak, he’s the ultimate American
Obama and Biden tried to make the US more like Europe but the 47th president is a throwback to national exceptionalism.
Senna legacy fuels art and inspiration
Thirty years after his death, the Formula 1 world champion has transcended his sport to become a cultural icon.
Denzel Washington: from Malcolm X to ‘real clunkers’ and a Gladiator villain
As he wows in Gladiator II, Denzel Washington speaks of his philosophy of success: you learn, then you earn, then you ‘give back’.
What will Macron do now? Next steps after the Barnier government collapses
As France is engulfed in political chaos, the president could come under pressure to quit before the end his second term, opening the door for Marine Le Pen.
Leonardo DiCaprio: Here’s looking at you, kid
The child star who became a global pin-up has finally managed to grow up as a leading man. Off-screen? It’s still a work in progress.
Three funerals to reshape the Middle East
Octogenarian leaders in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Palestine are running out of breath. All three block the road to modernisation. A new generation is waiting to take charge.
Crisis at heart of key Asian ally will rattle White House
South Korea has been, quietly, a huge success story for the West. The US will be concerned by the prospect of chaos in a key ally amid the threat of China in the Pacific.
History of presidential mercy rule traces back to British king
Washington, Jefferson, Reagan and Clinton — they all did it.
Vegan meat, milk not so Earth-friendly
Vegans hoping to save the planet should stick to eating beans and avoid trendy alternatives such as almond milk and lab-grown meat.
Claws out for Jaguar’s pink panther
The concept car, which will form the basis for Jaguar’s highly anticipated electric GT, has attracted widespread ridicule. Critics compared it to the Barbie car and Lady Penelope’s FAB 1 from Thunderbirds.
Queen Camilla pulls out of royal duties as she battles illness
Camilla has been suffering with a chest infection for several weeks since returning from Australia and Samoa.
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