Coalition says a national sex offender register would be a ‘powerful deterrent’. How would it work, and why now?
Caitlin Cassidy
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
Australia news
Proposed 12-month trial would be based on models in WA and UK and overseen by Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
China sends back new Boeing jet made more expensive by tariffs
Helen Davidson in Taipei and agencies
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
US news
With $55m price set to balloon by 125%, 737 Max returns to Seattle production hub still wearing the colours of Xiamen Airlines
Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman review – don’t just stand there, do something
Stuart Jeffries
The Observer
April 21, 2025
Books
An altruistic companion to Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks aims to encourage anyone with a conscience to stop being a spectator
Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees in limbo after deportation from US
Gaurav Pokharel in Kathmandu
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
Global development
Human rights experts voice alarm as refugees expelled by the US, not welcomed by Bhutan and rejected by Nepal
20 of the UK’s best hotels, campsites and cottages right on the beach
Alex Fisher
The Guardian
April 21, 2025
Travel
The editor of Coast magazine shares her favourite seaside boltholes, from Argyll to the Isles of Scilly
Neirud review – a mysterious family relationship that unravels Brazil’s complex social fabric
Phuong Le
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
Film
Film-maker Fernanda Faya weaves together a loving homage to her circus performer grandmother and her elusive companion
Fingers on buzzers: how quiz shows are evolving for gen Alpha
Michael Savage Media editor
The Guardian
April 21, 2025
Television & radio
Puzzles and social media teasers shaking up trivia-based formats, as viewers seek games that anyone can enjoy
Katherine Ryan performs scientific tests on comedians: podcasts of the week
Rachel Aroesti & Hollie Richardson
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
Television & radio
The acid-tongued host is joined by other funny folks to work out their biological age. Plus, Kirk Flash explores the globe’s most exciting music scenes
Monday briefing: How Trump’s cuts to USAID are already harming the world’s worst off
Nimo Omer
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
World news
In today’s newsletter: The US aid agency has been a lifeline for developing nations since the 1960s – its destruction is already having huge consequences around the world
Air raid alerts in Ukraine after Putin’s Easter ‘ceasefire’ ends
Luke Harding in Kyiv and agencies
theguardian.com
April 21, 2025
World news
Regions in eastern Ukraine were under air raid alerts starting minutes after midnight on Monday, with the alerts gradually extending west