The art and politics of riot grrrl - in pictures
An early-90s feminist movement, riot grrrl inspired many fanzines, posters and flyers. Former riot grrrl Olivia Laing talks through her favouritesOlivia Laing
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New to nature No 108: Carlia decora
The species name of Australia's rainbow skink comes from the Latin for beautiful – and the males certainly areWith nearly 400 recorded species, skinks are the largest family of lizards in Australia....
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Riot grrrl revisited: teen sisters doing it for themselves
At the start of the 1990s, a movement sprang up among young women whose feelings of frustration, alienation and solidarity were expressed through music and fanzines. As an archive of their art and...
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The Act of Killing – review
Joshua Oppenheimer's bloody documentary restaging a wave of mass killings in 1960s Indonesia leaves our critic dumbfoundedThis bone-chilling documentary opens with a quote from Voltaire ("All murderers...
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One to watch: Lorde
New Zealand pop sensation Ella Yelich-O'Connor, aka Lorde, on songwriting, sincerity and her mum's sobering influenceRoyals has to be the most deliciously radio-ready critique of wealth you'll hear...
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A bittersweet wedding in the village that shaped the early life of 'Tata'
Nelson Mandela's happiest childhood memories were forged in the village of Qunu, and helped form his political philosophyA convoy of cars and buses decked with balloons streamed into Qunu on Saturday...
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Kevin Rudd faces threadbare options as he puts together his cabinet
Australia's new prime minister must skimp and patch without a lost generation of Labor ministersModern Labor has become the party that ate itself.Much of an entire generation of political talent and...
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Reservists to fill frontline army gaps
Territorial Army to be renamed Army Reserve and expanded from 19,000 to 30,000 in latest series of measures following defence cutsThe government will fill the gap in army numbers after the most severe...
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Essendon players were human guinea pigs, according to reports
• Fairfax media says players given AOD-9604 • AFL will not comment on allegationsEssendon AFL players were used as virtual human guinea pigs by the club, according to Fairfax media, receiving a banned...
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Instant poll bounce for Labor under Kevin Rudd
ALP primary vote returns immediately to somewhere near its 2010 election level after Julia Gillard's downfallThe coalition and the ALP, led by Kevin Rudd, are neck and neck in the lead up to the...
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US supreme court petitioned to halt gay marriage as couples rush to tie the knot
Gay couples line up for ceremonies in California, but opponents of same-sex marriage say court has jumped the gunOpponents of gay marriage petitioned the US supreme court on Saturday to immediately...
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David Cameron nudges Pakistan back towards focus on Afghanistan
Prime minister is anxious to prevent relations between the neighbours falling into neglectDavid Cameron is advising the newly elected Pakistani prime minister to revive relations with Afghanistan amid...
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Top tips to cut down mobile phone charges abroad
Using your mobile phone on holiday? Some simple measures can reduce the likelihood of returning to an unpleasant billUsing your mobile phone while on holiday abroad can result in an unwelcome data...
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Yunupingu farewelled with tears and music
Politicians pay respects, but family and friends take centre stage at memorial for giant of indigenous music, education and politicsAustralia has said a public farewell to one of the country's leading...
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Viral Video Chart: Doctor Who's Matt Smith thanks fans, hot dog cools off
Watch the actor bid farewell and a labrador try to squeeze into a tiny bucket in our rundown of the top online clipsThere's been no shortage of cover versions of Daft Punk's Get Lucky, from this...
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EU demands clarification over US spying claims
European parliament president 'deeply worried and shocked' by claims published in Der Spiegel that US bugged EU officesThe president of the European parliament has called for "full clarification" from...
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Egypt's Mohamed Morsi remains defiant as fears of civil war grow
In exclusive interview with the Guardian, Morsi defiantly rejects call for elections, setting stage for trial of strength on the streetsThe Egyptian president, Mohamed Morsi, vowed there would be no...
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Mobile phone roaming charges cut within EU
New price caps mean cost of making a call abroad will fall by at least 17% a minute and downloading data will be 36% cheaperThe cost of using a mobile phone within EU countries will be fall from...
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Robot football players compete in RoboCup tournament
Teams from 40 countries take part in event in Eindhoven which aims is to develop robots that can eventually beat human playersWith the score tied 1-1, it's gone to a penalty shootout in a tense...
View ArticleEgypt's Mohamed Morsi faces mass protests: live updates
Thousands mass around the country to see the removal of the country's president, a year after he took office.Peter Walker
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