UK's 'harsh' immigration rules for foreign spouses upheld by court

UK laws which require low-income Britons to earn a set minimum income before they can obtain visas for some foreign spouses, including Australians, have been upheld in the country's highest court

'The time has come to recognise Palestine': Kevin Rudd reveals his 'deepest fear'

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Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says the "time has come" for Australia to recognise Palestine, saying his deepest fear is the "drifting towards the disintegration and death of an independent Palestinian state."

Tony Blair urges Britons to rise up to resist 'Brexit at any cost'

Tony Blair urged Britons to "rise up" and demand a second Brexit referendum in a last-ditch effort to remain in the European Union. 

Rupert Murdoch sat in on Michael Gove's interview with Donald Trump: report

New Corp chairman did not feature in Gove's behind-the-scenes piece, article, photos and transcript of the interview.

Trump should not address the UK parliament, says Speaker

The British parliament's Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow has made a passionate statement arguing why US President Donald Trump should not address MPs.

May stands firm on Trump invitation - but will he address British Parliament?

The new US President's state visit has sparked protests in London and an outcry in British Parliament.

Lessons of WW2 'in danger of being forgotten' warns Prince Charles

Prince Charles didn't need to name Donald Trump for his meaning to be easily interpreted.

Alexander Downer and Mike Rann show why pollies make the best ambassadors, says British MP

Britain doesn't do political appointments but a British MP says Australia shows why it should.

Downer: China joining TPP would be 'desirable'

Former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says Asia could bridge the gap left vacant by United States President Donald Trump.