The Guardian

Perth and Brisbane to swelter through hottest conditions of Australia’s capital cities on ThursdayFollow the latest live news updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWildly different weather is on the way

People are supporting economic boycotts to show discontent with businesses capitulating to Trump’s agendaIt’s the busiest shopping season of the year – and a time when many are trying to figure out where to ethically

After speculation actor was actually underground MC, pair join on remix to EsDeeKid’s 4 RawsIt’s been arguably the most popular musical meme of the year: is masked Liverpudlian rapper EsDeeKid actually Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet

Mixed picture for the big day with some capitals tipped for a hot, dry celebration while others will be cool or rainyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSome parts of Australia

National Defense Authorization Act authorizes record $901bn in spending, $8bn more than Trump requestedDonald Trump on Thursday signed into law a nearly $1tn annual defense policy bill, despite provisions inserted by Congress providing new aid