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Eurovision’s Asia experiment gets under way in flamboyant Bangkok
Organisers hope extravagant attempt to transplant song contest will be a success
Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect
The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor?
‘A global political awakening’: how gen Z protests are sweeping the world
From Serbia to Bangladesh and India to France, young people are pushing back against authoritarianism and reshaping political landscapes
The best recent poetry – review roundup
The Universe is an Animal by Jessica Mookherjee; Sleep Gate by Sylvia Legris; The Other Love by Henri Cole; Stay Winter by Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe
Friday briefing: After a week of disruption, is living with threats our new normal?
In today’s newsletter: From diverted airliners to hacked fridges, a string of disruptive incidents has exposed the vulnerabilities of modern life. There is now an increasingly blurred space between peace and conflict, the grey zone.
World’s wettest rainstorms are getting wetter, affecting flood and drought risk
Events that deliver about half of global rainfall are getting shorter but more intense, with wide-ranging implications
Funding to help poorer countries cope with climate crisis has stalled, says UN
Report reveals financial support promised by rich nations for adaptation measures is well behind the pace that is needed
‘Music is the most powerful way of connecting to what’s happening’: can this album change your mind about the climate crisis?
With globe-spanning artists – including Charlotte Church doing angry electropop – the Flow project is hoping to make an impact at this month’s Cop31
Australia’s bizarre selection choices backfired – predictably – in South Africa. It’s time for a reality check | Geoff Lemon
The team’s management needs to offer decisions that make sense, rather than spurious justifications for ones that don’t
Fashion and tradition: how John Smedley is innovating in a tough market
In the final article in a series on high-end British manufacturing we look at a clothing brand that dates to the 18th century but is increasingly on-trend Making jeans again: the Hiut Denim factory in Cardigan Rolls-Royce rides high on craze for customisation Luxury leather: from wallets to cigar cases
How crypto hacking funds isolated North Korea’s nuclear programme
Cryptocurrency theft is estimated to generate half of the country’s foreign currency income
How big a deal is the $6.3bn Binance crypto heist, who did it, and are investments safe?
The incident at Binance could be the biggest theft of any kind in history. We answer some key questions North Korean group blamed for $6.3bn crypto heist Tell us: have you been affected?
Australia reach 330-4, one run ahead of South Africa on the second day of the third men’s Test – as it happened
Inglis (85*) and Carey (51*) put on unbeaten 145 for the sixth wicket as Australia take a one run lead into the third day of deciding Test in Cape Town.
Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa | Martin Pegan
Crushing defeat in second Test raises fresh questions about fragile batting lineup before Cape Town decider
South Africa beat Australia by innings and 31 runs: second men’s cricket Test, day five – as it happened
Proteas level series in Gqeberha and will head for a series decider in Cape Town
‘I can’t sleep at night’: international students forced to navigate the impact of Labor’s sudden visa changes
Master’s student Fatima Bonna says her visa runs out before the end date of her course. She feels overwhelmed by the uncertainty Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast
Adoptees from Korea say they were abused and isolated in the US. Were they also ‘stolen’ from their birth parents?
Last year, South Korea took responsibility for enabling the ‘mass export’ of children for sale abroad. Now those uprooted are grappling with false promises of a better life
Australia limp to 3-1 after South Africa post 425-9 on day three of men’s second Test – as it happened
Bavuma’s brilliant 179 launched South Africa to 425-9 declared before Rabada’s wicket late on reduced Australia to 3-1 at stumps on day three.
South Africa v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day one abandoned – as it happened
Rain led to the abandonment of the first day with South Africa losing two wickets in 12 overs
Brook and Jacks lead resurgent England into tri-series with World Cup in sight
Youngsters have licence to thrill in T20s, but it is time to get serious in ODIs
Eritrea accuses Shabana Mahmood of ‘political gimmick’ over visa ban threat
Home secretary says she will block all Eritreans from UK unless a returns deal is agreed for rejected asylum seekers and criminals
Morning Mail: Dream cafe goes up in tobacco smoke; Russell Brand trial begins; and SA’s Michelin stars
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‘How do you explain the deletion of 130 million names?’: why Indian voters are on the streets
Anger at electoral roll changes has boiled over, sparking a crisis for Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed
England split cricket coaching setups and hand out record 39 central contracts
Robinson, Duckett and Smith get one-year deals Eric Simons hired as Test fast-bowling coach