It’s been a tumultuous start for the Tokyo Olympics with protests outside the opening ceremony, a series of controversies around sexism and racism, and some athletes testing positive for Covid-19. Despite ongoing concerns about an outbreak, athletes are persevering, with predictions of a record year for the Australian medal tally. Deputy sports editor Emma Kemp discusses the highs and lows of the Olympics so far, and what to watch out for in the Games ahead

Michael Safi hears from Nina Lakhani on how 15,000 Mexicans, including journalists and politicians, appeared on a list of possible targets for surveillance

Michael Safi hears from Nina Lakhani on how 15,000 Mexicans, including journalists and politicians, appeared on a list of possible targets for surveillance

Increasing bushfires, floods and rising temperatures around the world make action on the climate crisis even more urgent, but Australia remains at a standstill. Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher discuss Australia’s laggard approach to climate change, and why it’s important not to lose hope in the face of climate disaster

Increasing bushfires, floods and rising temperatures around the world make action on the climate crisis even more urgent, but Australia remains at a standstill. Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher discuss Australia’s laggard approach to climate change, and why it’s important not to lose hope in the face of climate disaster

As the NSW Covid outbreak worsens, attention has focused on three local government areas in the south-west of Sydney – Fairfield, Canterbury-Bankstown and Liverpool. As cases rise, extra police have been deployed and all non-essential workers have been told they cannot leave their area. In this episode, five people who live or work in south-west Sydney speak about life in lockdown, and what they think about the response from the state government, media and the police

As the NSW Covid outbreak worsens, attention has focused on three local government areas in the south-west of Sydney – Fairfield, Canterbury-Bankstown and Liverpool. As cases rise, extra police have been deployed and all non-essential workers have been told they cannot leave their area. In this episode, five people who live or work in south-west Sydney speak about life in lockdown, and what they think about the response from the state government, media and the police

This week, Unesco’s World Heritage Committee will decide whether the Great Barrier Reef should be labelled ‘in danger’. If this happens, it will be the first time a natural world heritage site has received this status due to the impacts of climate change. Environment reporter Graham Readfearn explains how the Morrison government is turning to an old playbook to lobby against this move. He also explores what an ‘in danger’ listing would mean for the future of the reef, and for Australia’s approach to climate change

This week, Unesco’s World Heritage Committee will decide whether the Great Barrier Reef should be labelled ‘in danger’. If this happens, it will be the first time a natural world heritage site has received this status due to the impacts of climate change. Environment reporter Graham Readfearn explains how the Morrison government is turning to an old playbook to lobby against this move. He also explores what an ‘in danger’ listing would mean for the future of the reef, and for Australia’s approach to climate change

Investigative reporter Stephanie Kirchgaessner tells Michael Safi how a technology company’s clients have apparently selected journalists, activists and politicians in advance of possible surveillance