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I mentored the next British PM. Here’s what Australians need to know about him
Keir Starmer does not have the charisma of Boris Johnson or Tony Blair, but charisma in politicians is much overrated.
- by Geoffrey Robertson
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UK election
Spike in bets on day before Rishi Sunak called election prompts probe of PM’s campaign
The allegations are another hammer blow for the 14-year-old government that polls predict is facing a catastrophic defeat on July 4.
- by Rob Harris
Climate activists attempt to target Taylor Swift’s jet, but fail to find it
Two women were arrested after Just Stop Oil targeted a private airfield where they claimed Taylor Swift’s jet had landed hours earlier.
Stonehenge spray-painted orange in latest action by climate protesters
The incident came just a day before thousands are expected to gather at the roughly 4500-year-old stone circle to celebrate the summer solstice.
- by Brian Melley
Two French boys are accused of raping Jewish girl in an act of antisemitism
The attack elicited widespread shock and concern, notably after a surge in antisemitic acts in France since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.Â
A Ballarat trainer brushed the King. Minutes later he conquered Royal Ascot
Trainer Henry Dwyer and Victorian taxi business owner Akram El-Fahkri teamed up for a win on racing’s grandest stage, to the delight of the King and Queen.
- by Rob Harris
Asfoora joins Australian racing greats with stunning Royal Ascot win
The Ballarat-trained sprinter justified the long journey across the globe to power to King Charles III Stakes glory.
- by Rob Harris
Tories look to a million Brits in Australia to save them from oblivion
British expats have until 10am on Wednesday (AEST) to register to vote, and Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are counting on them to do so.
- by Rob Harris
Analysis
North Korea diplomacy
Russia needs North Korean weapons, but there is more to Putin’s rare visit
Kim has made two trips to Russia’s Far East since 2019. Putin is now expected to arrive in North Korea on Tuesday for the first time since 2000.
- by The Economist
Analysis
Russia-Ukraine war
World leaders just pledged ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine. Achieving it is still a long way off
Any path to ending war in Ukraine will cost many more lives and billions and billions of dollars.
- by Rob Harris