Opinion

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Vladimir Putin was Nicolas Maduro’s ally, but allies come and go. Worldviews, and the desire to force the world to conform to them, stay. Mr Putin’s world has just become more harmonious. 

EDITORIAL: It is clear the ramifications of the United States’ action in Venezuela extend far beyond Central and South America.

GEORGIE PARKER: Watching Cameron Green fumble as he gets chance after chance is becoming painful to watch and it is doing him no favours.

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: In an age where people argue about everything, the call for a Bondi royal commission is a rare moment when Aussies are all leaning in the same direction. That alone should command attention.

NEVILLE OWEN: The horrors of Bondi far outweigh the empty arguments against a royal commission into our worst terror attack on Australian soil.

EDITORIAL: Khawaja did himself a disservice by insinuating that commentary about his injury battles and recent poor run of form was somehow racially motivated.

CRAIG O’DONOGHUE: Brisbane will be crossing their fingers that Lachie Neale’s extremely public marriage problems don’t ruin their premiership dreams.

Neale, who is set to front a press conference at the Lions’ headquarters on Friday morning, has been at the centre of tabloid speculation about his marriage breaking down in recent weeks.

From Sydney Sweeney and Hugh Jackman to space travel, we just don’t love them as much anymore. Soz.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In the 11 months since he was confirmed as health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr has wreaked steady havoc on the United States’ vaccination policies and programs. 

EDITORIAL: In 2026, the Prime Minister needs to drop the deflection and get a new tactic. 

JENI O’DOWD: Leaders have given up any pretence of accountability, even when it matters most.

Get a good look at this champion Aussie side because it’s about to change beyond recognition 

EDITORIAL: Make no mistake, the reason Mr Albanese does not want to call a royal commission is because he knows it would be disastrous for his own political fortunes

STEPHEN ANTHONY: Albanese has committed to backing Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop, but this means the rest of Australia will have to bail out the broke Victorian Government and its major infrastructure plans.