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The elusive search for justice

The elusive search for justice

What do Trumpers and Anti-Trumpers, pro-voice and anti-voice campaigners, have in common?
Ashes to ashes: Why we yearn for moments that matter

Ashes to ashes: Why we yearn for moments that matter

Every test cricket series between England and Australia is keenly anticipated by both sides. Offer an English captain the choice…
Finding redemption in a world of conflict

Finding redemption in a world of conflict

War creates no absolutely new situation: it simply aggravates the permanent human situation so that we can no longer ignore…
Australia: Indigenous voice to parliament a question of love and moral imaginiation

Australia: Indigenous voice to parliament a question of love and moral imaginiation

“We are a much unloved people.” The recent words of Indigenous leader Noel Pearson should cut to the heart of…
Covid, three years on: Have we slipped back into old habits?

Covid, three years on: Have we slipped back into old habits?

Three years ago, Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation. It brought many sectors of society…
Ukraine war: Anniversaries are a time for listening- this one is no different

Ukraine war: Anniversaries are a time for listening- this one is no different

The anniversary of the war in Ukraine marks 365 days of shocking, heroic, and harrowing stories. Important though the coverage…
Tyre Nichols’ death is a symptom of a broken world

Tyre Nichols’ death is a symptom of a broken world

One month on from the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, calls for justice keep coming. His death erodes yet more…
The Referee’s Decision is Final. Until it isn’t

The Referee’s Decision is Final. Until it isn’t

Instant replay feeds our desire to know everything. But knowledge isn’t everything and technology can’t fix the real problem at…
Why the Football World Cup is the champion of tournaments

Why the Football World Cup is the champion of tournaments

“No other global tournament comes close to the FIFA World Cup, not even the Olympics”, writes James Cary. “Why is…
The Queen who was saved by a King

The Queen who was saved by a King

Today, many around the world will pause for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. After 70 years on the…