World
Russia demands Ukraine drop NATO bid, give up regions for ceasefire deal
Putin’s terms represent the most specific conditions he has set for a possible end to the war since he ordered the 2022 invasion.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion & Perspectives
One thing everyone is missing about Hunter Biden’s case
As the daughter of first a governor and then a president, I know what it’s like to live under a glaring, unforgiving spotlight that never dims.
Patti Davis
Hunter Biden’s conviction to weigh heavily on president ahead of Trump rematch
The 2024 US election just got even wilder after the conviction of Joe Biden’s son Hunter on gun charges.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
The Finns are the happiest people on the planet. Here’s why they’re not smiling
A dreadful danger has risen on Finland’s border in the past couple of years which is no smiling matter.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
North America
‘Close to out of control’: Boeing 737 plunged within 120 metres of ocean near Hawaii
The previously unreported mishap adds to a spate of safety incidents that have caught the public’s attention as airlines have ramped up flying since the pandemic.
- by Mary Schlangenstein and Allyson Versprille
Europe
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Russia-Ukraine war
‘Not backing down’: At G7, Biden commits to long-term defence of Ukraine
- by Paolo Santalucia
Asia
‘Subversion of state power’: Chinese MeToo activist jailed for five years
Sophia Huang Xueqin was arrested the day before she was due to fly to Britain to study has been jailed for five years.
- by Katy Wong
The reality behind the headlines of Indonesia’s people smugglers
The men on Rote Island deny any involvement in two successful boat runs of illegal immigrants to Australia this year, but they know who we need to speak to.
- by Zach Hope
Newly built Tokyo units to be demolished for obscuring Mt Fuji view
- by Sarah Hilton and Mia Glass
This man fought on the front lines in Ukraine. Now he is preparing Taiwanese civilians for war with China
- by Lisa Visentin and Daniel Ceng
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CCP influence
Australian judges vow to stay despite mass resignations from Hong Kong’s top court
- by Lisa Visentin
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Israel killed at least a dozen of its own citizens on October 7, UN claims
A report examines both Hamas’ actions when it invaded southern Israel and Israel’s military response in Gaza. It accuses both of committing war crimes.
- by Nicola Smith
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Close this deal’: Hamas seeks changes to ceasefire plan as Hezbollah launches rocket barrage
- by Bassem Mroue and Jack Jeffery
Israel rescues four hostages in raid Palestinians say killed 210
- by Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Noa spent 245 days captured by Hamas. Then an IDF soldier knocked on the door
- by Nicola Smith and Melanie Swan