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Diminished and drenched, Rishi Sunak seems impatient for his own demise

The British PM is attempting to pull off a turnaround that would be unique in modern political history. It’s not off to a convincing start.

Rob Harris
Rob Harris

Europe correspondent

I flew that Singapore route for decades. Here’s why it gets rough at this time of year

In my near four decades of flying that exact route as a Qantas captain, l learnt that especially during the wet season there are particular challenges pilots face.

David Evans
David Evans

Former Qantas captain

What a change of leadership in Iran means for the world order

The now dead Iranian president and foreign minister did everything they could to consolidate the “Axis of Resistance”. There is a decision to be made.

David Sanger
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North America

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at the Hudson Institute in Washington.

Trump ‘not perfect’ but Nikki Haley endorses him over Biden ‘catastrophe’

The former presidential hopeful’s endorsement of Trump is notable given her criticism of the “herd mentality” of fellow Republicans.

  • by Farrah Tomazin
Donald Trump speaks to members of the media at Manhattan criminal court in New York.

After five weeks of explosive testimony, Trump won’t take the stand

In an astonishing own goal, the defence team made a last-minute decision to call brash New York lawyer Robert Costello to testify.

  • by Farrah Tomazin

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Asia

The People’s Liberation Army of China released a map highlighting the areas of operation around Taiwan.

Chinese military surrounds Taiwan as ‘strong punishment’

China has started its most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan, just days after Lai Ching-te took over as the island’s new president.

  • by Lisa Visentin and Daniel Ceng
Josh Silverstone was discharged from a Thai hospital on Wednesday

In Bangkok, the wounded of Singapore Airlines 321 recall flight’s horror

Some are evidently traumatised. Many are seriously injured. One man limps by in a gown, neck brace and sling.

  • by Zach Hope

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks after stepping off his plane in New Caledonia on Thursday.

Macron lands in New Caledonia amid deadly unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in riot-hit New Caledonia and says that he wants to see peace, calm and security return.

  • by Thomas Adamson

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