World politics
State of anxiety: As Trump and Xi circle each other, Taiwan is on edge
With Taiwan’s relationship with its most important security partner in flux, the island’s existentialist fears are coming back up to the top.
- Matthew Knott
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With no end in sight to US-Iran war, Australia is getting oil from some unlikely places
Global trade is trying to rebalance due to the economic carnage of the US and Israel’s war with Iran. That means Australia is getting oil from some very unlikely places.
- Mike Foley
Trump ‘holds off’ on planned Iran strikes as Gulf states take lead on deal
A full-scale military attack on Iran was still possible at a moment’s notice, the US president warned, if an agreement was not reached.
- Michael Koziol
Brexit back in focus as Streeting says he’ll join any UK leadership contest
The leadership ructions came as tens of thousands of people marched through London in two protests – one against high levels of immigration and another in support of Palestinians.
- David Milliken
The Rock, the Punisher and the wild week in Philippine politics
The law came looking for Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday, setting off several extraordinary days in the country’s Senate, beginning with an apparent chase and culminating in a gunfight.
- Zach Hope
‘Middle of a shootout’: Chaos and intrigue in Senate amid stand-off with politician
The drama in the Philippine Senate unfolded days after a failed attempt to arrest a high-profile senator accused by the International Criminal Court of historical crimes against humanity.
- Zach Hope
Gunshots ring out in Philippines Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator
A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity.
Gunshots fired at Philippine Senate amid ICC arrest chaos
Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate in Manila and people were told to run for cover as chaos erupted in anticipation of an attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
A politician is trapped in the Senate, captivating a nation – and he’s not coming out
Extraordinary footage shows him bolting through hallways and stumbling up fire escapes. Investigators are seeking to ship him off to The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity.
- Zach Hope
Trump says ceasefire ‘on life support’ as he meets with generals, slams Kurds
The US president lashed out at Iran’s “stupid” leaders and said their counter-proposal to end the war was a “piece of garbage” that he didn’t bother to fully read.
- Michael Koziol