The biblical story making international news

The biblical story of Amalek was invoked by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu following the October 7 Hamas attack. South Africa says this is evidence of genocidal intent. But who were the Amalekites, and why is this relevant to the ICJ case?

With the Israel-Gaza war spilling into the broader Middle East and a US election looming, the start of 2024 feels incredibly volatile. Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald ask former US national security advisor John Bolton where he sees the situation heading.

Leading contemporary artist Tacita Dean, the artist behind MCA's summer blockbuster exhibition, reflects on the influence of time, loss and serendipity on her work.

There's a long history of Orientalism in the arts. Are there lingering effects on Australian stages?

Unlike the United States, synthetic opioids like a fentanyl aren't a major feature in Australia's drug markets. However, experts warn this could quickly change.

Surrogacy has been around at least since biblical times. But as the industry and fertility science advance, Christians and feminists remain divided on the issue.

People once wore eyeliner for morethan just its aesthetic, with Ancient Egyptians believing it could protect them from the 'evil eye'. Now, people are using it to connect them to their heritage.

Are mumfluencers purveyors of wholesome, relatable content, like a healthy, homemade snack? Or are they flaunting their curated, unattainable privilege during a cost-of-living crisis?

Culture, family, colonisation and resistance are some of the themes uniting these acclaimed literary works by First Nations writers from Australia.

The Houthis, a militia group from Yemen, began targeting cargo vessels in the Red Sea last year. The US and UK have responded with air strikes on targets in Yemen. How did we get here?