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Kerr to face trial in UK accused of racially harassing police officer
Matildas captain Sam Kerr, 30, reportedly appeared in a London court on Monday accused of using insulting, threatening or abusive words.
- by Rob Harris and Vince Rugari
Netanyahu’s rival takes unsanctioned trip to US, signalling cracks in Israeli leadership
- by Aamer Madhani and Seung Min Kim
Opinion & Perspectives
Israel is paying a terrible price for a war it didn’t start
The Jewish community feels deep despair at the terrible loss of life in Gaza. Yet we also recognise that when faced with a diabolical enemy seeking to destroy you, you are in an impossible situation.
Ralph Genende
Rabbi
What would it take for Russia to use nukes? Leaked files provide a clue
The 29 files leaked to the Financial Times detail war games and potential scenarios for use of tactical nuclear weapons.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
I wasn’t going to raise my voice again, but Israel has given me no choice
Right now, Gaza is the centre of the universe and remaining silent is no longer an option. If, indeed, it ever was.
David Leser
Senior freelance writer
North America
World of photos, March 6, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Super Tuesday: Five things you need to know
The day marks the biggest single haul of delegates needed by Donald Trump and Joe Biden for their parties’ nominations.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Nikki Haley wins Republican primary in DC – her first 2024 victory
- by Meg Kinnard and Will Weissert
Europe
Kerr to face trial in UK accused of racially harassing police officer
- by Rob Harris and Vince Rugari
France puts right to abortion in its Constitution, a world first
- by Stephanie Lecocq and Gonzalo Fuentes
Opinion
Putin's Russia
What would it take for Russia to use nukes? Leaked files provide a clue
- by Peter Hartcher
Asia
Ex-Bank of Beijing boss being investigated for alleged corruption
Yan Bingzhu, former top executive in the state-owned bank , is suspected of “seriously violating discipline and the law”.
The three Tiwi Islanders taking on the might of the Japanese economy
The David and Goliath battle has pitted a group of Tiwi Islanders against titans of the Japanese economy.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Analysis
Inside China
Talk down China’s economy at your peril – security figures are watching
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel is paying a terrible price for a war it didn’t start
The Jewish community feels deep despair at the terrible loss of life in Gaza. Yet we also recognise that when faced with a diabolical enemy seeking to destroy you, you are in an impossible situation.
- by Ralph Genende
Netanyahu’s rival takes unsanctioned trip to US, signalling cracks in Israeli leadership
- by Aamer Madhani and Seung Min Kim
After 10 years of trying, a Palestinian woman had twins. An Israeli strike killed them both
- by Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy
