The UN has officially designated Jakarta the world’s largest city, home to 42 million. We explore a day in the life of the ‘big durian’. In December, the United Nations officially designated Jakarta the world’s largest city, hosting a staggering 42 million inhabitants. Michael Neilson speaks to several people who ...
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How to find a career you love – for gen Z and everyone else: ‘You don’t want your life’s compass to be dread’How to find a career you love – for gen Z and everyone else: ‘You don’t want your life’s compass to be dread’
In her new book, New York Times investigative journalist Jodi Kantor has set her mind to helping young people find their life’s work. What should they, or anyone else who feels lost and overwhelmed right now, do to get started? Early last year, the investigative journalist Jodi Kantor was asked ...
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Washington’s navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’Middle East crisis live: US and Iran in blockade stalemate as Washington’s navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’
White House says Tehran in ‘very weak position’; Iran says two seized ships transferred to its coast; US navy secretary exiting post ‘effective immediately’, says Pentagon ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says EU leaders meeting in Cyprus need to start preparing a playbook on ...
Weekly bread rolls and an Irish bender: six readers on gestures that made them feel less lonelyWeekly bread rolls and an Irish bender: six readers on gestures that made them feel less lonely
We know what can cause loneliness, from online habits to other cultural shifts – but what makes us feel connected and cared for? The rise of social media, disappearing third spaces, displeasure with dating apps: in 2026, there are plenty of possible culprits when it comes to loneliness. But what ...
What have I done? I forced my kid to listen to Usha Vance’s podcast – now she’s a fan | Arwa MahdawiWhat have I done? I forced my kid to listen to Usha Vance’s podcast – now she’s a fan | Arwa Mahdawi
The second lady has launched a serviceable children’s podcast. That seems strategic given JD Vance’s potential presidential run I know that child labour is generally frowned upon but, in this economy, sometimes you’ve got to put your kid to work. Last week I gave my four-year-old an important assignment: she ...
Going bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderfulGoing bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderful
Being hairless on top has never been in style, but r/bald members encourage one another in the face of insecurity I was sitting in a cafe a few weeks ago when I overheard a rare bit of sunny talk about advances in medicine and technology when a woman said: “Nobody ...
‘A well-known secret’: inside Toronto’s violent tow truck wars‘A well-known secret’: inside Toronto’s violent tow truck wars
A string of violent incidents, including shootings and trucks set on fire, has been linked to Toronto’s towing industry When Cameron moved his family to a suburb north of Toronto last year, neighbours told him it one of the safest streets in the area. The roads were lined with cream-brick ...
Tehran’s embattled Jewish community endures despite Israeli bombing of synagogueTehran’s embattled Jewish community endures despite Israeli bombing of synagogue
Members of Rafi’ Nia synagogue braved airstrikes to celebrate Passover hours before it was destroyed On the evening of 6 April, Asef, 65, and other members of Tehran’s Jewish community braved the US-Israeli bombing campaign to celebrate an evening Passover service at the Rafi’ Nia synagogue in the centre of ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues as second ship reports attack in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues as second ship reports attack in strait of Hormuz
Cargo ship reportedly attacked northwest of Iran after earlier reports that the IRGC had fired at a gunboat off the coast of Oman Trump announces ceasefire extension Why Trump’s erratic commentary is the real block to an Iran deal If you’re just joining us, here’s the main news of the ...
‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution
Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war It may be a toy, but Gohta Hashimoto’s lightsaber is symbolic of the battle he and his fellow protesters face as they attempt to derail moves ...