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BooksReviewThe bestselling author has noble intentions but his third novel romanticises homelessness, perpetuating dangerous myths while charting nowhere new Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email After reading Lola in the Mirror, the newest and third novel by Australia’s most marketable literary sensation, one thing is clear: Trent Dalton is not a subtle writer. It’s not that he’s incapable of plucking heartstrings (have a gander at any Goodreads reviews), it’s that his tool of choice – piping-hot sentimentality – boils to oblivion any remnants of nuance.

An ensemble cast of Guardian reporters and editors reflect on why investigative journalism is so important for a healthy democracy and what it feels like, on a more personal level, to be going up against powerful governments, tax-dodging billionaires, institutional racism, human rights abuses and more ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEoKyaqpSerq96wqikaKiipLOquMRopaiZXa6upLTOrQ%3D%3D

Rugby World Cup 2023 This article is more than 4 months oldRugby World Cup organisers delighted with ‘spectacular’ TV viewing figuresThis article is more than 4 months oldAround 15 million watched France v New Zealand opener‘Practically on a par’ with the 2022 football World Cup finalRugby World Cup organisers have welcomed impressive domestic and international television audiences that far exceed previous editions as the tournament reaches the one-third point of its 48 matches.

From the Guardian archiveIrelandOn 22 August 1922, the Irish politician and revolutionary was killed in an ambush in West Cork, Ireland. See how the Guardian and Observer reported events Michael Collins rose to prominence during the Easter Rising of 1916, and was a key figure in Ireland’s battle for independence from Britain in the 1920s. However, his decision to sign the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921 proved controversial, leading to his death at the hands of anti-treaty forces during the Irish civil war.

UK Picture Editors Guild Awards – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The winning images from the UK Picture Editors Guild Awards. The Press Photographer of the year was Chris Furlong. Photograph of the year, voted by the public, was an image by Jonathan Brady of Her Majesty The Queen sitting alone at the funeral of HRH Prince Phillip

SportblogAndre AgassiAndre Agassi's crystal meth admission is no big surpriseThe eight-time slam winner's dark confession sheds light on his former demons, but also a lack of credibility in the ATPThe transformation of Andre Agassi from perhaps the least liked and divisive leading player on the circuit to one of its most respected and admired was one of the more remarkable turnarounds the sport has seen. To this extent the fact that he has admitted to taking crystal meth in 1997, when his career and private life were beginning to spiral out of control, is no major surprise.

Politics past This article is more than 4 years oldBrian Walden, former MP and TV broadcaster, dies aged 86This article is more than 4 years oldPresenter of ITV’s Weekend World was known for his robust political interviews Brian Walden, the former Labour MP who became best known for presenting the ITV programme Weekend World, has died aged 86, his family and friends have announced. Walden died on Thursday at his home in Guernsey from complications connected to emphysema, according to an announcement made by former broadcasting colleagues on behalf of his widow, Hazel.

Comics and graphic novelsInterviewFrank Miller: 'I wasn't thinking clearly when I said those things'Sam ThielmanAfter stirring up outrage lambasting Muslims and Wall Street protesters, The Dark Knight Returns creator has been awol from the comics world. He discusses the mentor who got him back on his feet, what he thinks of Donald Trump, and his new prequel to 300 As far back as he can remember, Frank Miller always wanted to draw a gangster.

TennisThe 20-year-old Dane qualified for next week’s ATP Finals in Turin after a slump in form and credits the German’s guidance In September, two months after reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, having earlier in the year successfully defended a title in Munich and reached the final of two Masters 1000 tournaments (Monte Carlo and Rome), Holger Rune, world No 6, was facing a player ranked more than 100 places below him, and yet a seventh consecutive defeat stared back.