World
US Supreme Court grants Trump substantial immunity from prosecution
The stunning ruling is a victory for Trump, at a time when Biden’s bid for re-election has been thrown into doubt after his dismal debate performance.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘King above the law’: Trump’s court victory has far-reaching implications
- by Aaron Blake
Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble failed. Now he’s nowhere to be seen
- by Ania Nussbaum and Samy Adghirni
Opinion & Perspectives
Fool Britannia: Brits hoping for a return to the Blair-era glory days are dreaming
Where Tony Blair arrived at a point of hope, Keir Starmer enters at a point of despair. The excitement and pride of 1997 have given way to deep cynicism and Brexit division.
Gary Nunn
Contributor
‘King above the law’: Trump’s court victory has far-reaching implications
The US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision along ideological lines is a clear victory for Trump but it will also have far-reaching implications for future presidents.
Aaron Blake
I knocked Biden out of the race in ’87. Almost four decades later, he needs to quit again
In Washington, people often become what they start out scorning. This has happened to Joe Biden.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
North America
‘Rigor mortis’: Watergate reporter says Biden’s debate behaviour not a one-off
Former Washington Post investigative reporter Carl Bernstein says those close to Biden have told him the president’s cognitive decline has accelerated in the past six months.
- by Nick Ralston
US Supreme Court grants Trump substantial immunity from prosecution
The stunning ruling is a victory for Trump, at a time when Biden’s bid for re-election has been thrown into doubt after his dismal debate performance.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Europe
Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble failed. Now he’s nowhere to be seen
- by Ania Nussbaum and Samy Adghirni
Allure of hot, remote Greek islands proves deadly for tourists
- by Gwyneth Rees and Louise Carpenter
Updated
World elections
French voters slap Macron, propel far-right to strong lead in election first round
- by Barbara Surk and Helena Alves
Asia
Chinese space rocket’s accidental take-off results in fiery conclusion
Falling rocket debris in China after launches is not unheard of, but it is very rare for part of a rocket under development to make an unplanned flight.
Exclusive
Abducted in Japan
‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan
Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Natalie Clancy
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Israel signals it will turn on Khan Younis after weeks of hammering Rafah
Streams of civilians trudged on foot after an evacuation order that covered the eastern half of Khan Younis and a large swath of the Gaza Strip’s south-east corner.
- by Mohammad Jahjouh, Samy Magdy and Julia Frankel
Prospect of Israel-Lebanon war has diplomats racing to quell tensions
- by Ellen Knickmeyer and Aamer Madhani
