Rich James

It's that time of year again, Sports Day. I wrote for @theipaper last year about the annual decision between going for gold in the parents' race and looking like an absolute manic vs shaming your family by making no effort and coming last. A true dilemma: inews.co.uk/opinion/parent…

One in five children in Gaza City is malnourished, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls the situation 'a humanitarian catastrophe'. crikey.com.au/2025/07/25/gaz…

Over 100 aid organisations and human rights groups have called on Israel to let supplies into Gaza. crikey.com.au/2025/07/24/gaz…

Good morning, early birds! The ownership of the Port of Darwin and the detention of a Chinese-Australian writer will likely be discussed when Albanese and Xi meet today. Plus, the Libs are launching a legal challenge of the outcome in Bradfield. crikey.com.au/2025/07/15/xi-…

If you're wondering how well the UK is getting on with its latest heatwave. Well.. "Dr Ben Roberts, a senior lecturer in healthy buildings at Loughborough University, said applying yoghurt to the outside of windows can lower the temperature by up to 3.5C." bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Do we think enough about parents who care for sick or disabled children – and how not to make things harder? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

You might have thought artificial intelligence was coming for your job. First it’s coming for your job interviewer: nytimes.com/2025/07/07/tec…

Good morning, early birds! Anthony Albanese wants small business to become the driver of the economy as his government looks to increase productivity, and new childcare safety laws will be introduced in the first week of federal parliament. crikey.com.au/2025/07/04/ant…

Following Penny Wong's talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, some experts have conceded it may finally be time for Australia to realign itself on the world stage. crikey.com.au/2025/07/03/pen…

The average Australian home is $40,000 more expensive than this time last year as median house prices across the country edge towards $1m. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause is due to expire next week. crikey.com.au/2025/07/01/hou…

Huge fan of the "& Sibley departs." Like he was out for 5, rather than 305.

Tony Abbott's addiction to failure isn't just his problem — in 2025, he's been as committed to making it his party's too. crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/ton…

Good morning, early birds! Penny Wong will meet with Marco Rubio amid relentless calls for Australia to increase its defence spending, and Angus Taylor might just be planning another tilt at the Liberal leadership. crikey.com.au/2025/06/30/pen…

Australia's biggest radiology clinic says it can't remove your data from AI models trained using your data, even if you withdraw consent. crikey.com.au/2025/06/30/ime…

A.I. Videos Have Never Been Better. Can You Tell What’s Real? nytimes.com/interactive/20…

Tony Abbott's addiction to failure isn't just his problem — in 2025, he's been as committed to making it his party's too. crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/ton…

Good morning, early birds! Sussan Ley is trying to sell a new policy approach — including an openness to gender quotas — to the Liberal partyroom. Meanwhile, the White House continues to slam the media for "irresponsible reporting" on Iran. crikey.com.au/2025/06/27/sus…

Good morning, early birds! Donald Trump came and went in The Hague, using his brief stopover at the NATO summit to pressure member countries to up their defence spending. Back home, multiple rapid interest rate cuts are starting to look more likely. crikey.com.au/2025/06/26/don…

BazBall is so back. Until it isn't again.

After the US attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, officials in both nations have warned of further military action. World leaders have called for de-escalation — but there are fears Iran's response will lead to war. crikey.com.au/2025/06/23/usa…