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Peter Hartcher on how the US finally re-emerged as an 'indispensable power'

After more than a decade of weakening strategic resolve under the Obama and Trump administrations, the United States is showing signs of re-emerging as an indispensable power to the world. The United States helped to curtail broader conflict in the Middle East by rallying a coord ...  Show more

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Peter Hartcher on how the US finally re-emerged as an 'indispensable power'

After more than a decade of weakening strategic resolve under the Obama and Trump administrations, the United States is showing signs of re-emerging as an indispensable power to the world. The United States helped to curtail broader conflict in the Middle East by rallying a coord ...  Show more

Why accused killer mushroom cook doesn't want case heard in Melbourne

Earlier this week, the woman at the centre of the mushroom deaths case that captured the attention of the country, attended court for the second time. Erin Patterson was arrested and charged in November last year with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in ...  Show more

Missile strikes, confusion and tension: What’s happening between Israel and Iran?

After seven months of war in the Middle East, the world again held its breath when news emerged that Israel had struck inside Iran. This followed an unprecedented attack by Iran on April 14, when it launched hundreds of missiles and drones at Israeli military targets. What appear ...  Show more

Lust, politics, power and money: In court with Donald Trump

Last week, Donald Trump became the first current or former US president to face a criminal trial, charged with falsifying business records in an attempt to cover up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. Allegations he has denied. The first hurdle of the trial was jury selection, ...  Show more

Inside Politics: Politicians tested in the wake of Sydney stabbing attacks

The past week has seen two shocking stabbing attacks by lone actors in Sydney - one in the city’s east, and one in its west.  Both incidents have horrified the community, but the attack against a Bishop at an Assyrian Christian church on Monday evening has prompted a particularly ...  Show more