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The first Australian response to Trump was denial, then (unsuccessful) bargaining. Now there’s anger and depression as the tariffs sink in. Eventually must come acceptance

The drums of Labor dissent are beating. Compounded by new US tariffs, they’ll get louder if Albanese is returned on 3 May

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Average bus speeds in London have reached a ten-year low. Despite promises and targets to speed buses up, no progress has been made.

The latest escalation and attempts to dismantle the Palestinian leadership are utterly at odds with peace negotiations, says Chatham House research fellow Sanam Vakil

The amount of time, brain space and energy it takes to live not as yourself is remarkable – and draining

Maga is coming after the House of Mouse with a cynical attack on its diversity policies. Disney can – and should – fight back

Maintaining seed diversity and abundance is essential – and requires constant work. It’s time for Congress to return to the seed business

Of course, I know it’s wrong. The Trump tariffs will end in tears…retaliatory tariffs from disgruntled Europeans, higher costs for US car manufacturers who’ll pay more for steel and parts from Canada, a diplomatic standoff with longstanding allies like Japan and crucially, a whopping great increase in the cost of…