Global recession fears as oil shock leaves Russia smiling and the West seething

Global recession fears as oil shock leaves Russia smiling and the West seething

Saudi Arabia’s decision to align itself with Russia and snub the West by supersizing oil production cuts will have significant consequences for the world.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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North Korea fires more missiles after Kamala Harris visits DMZ

North Korea fires more missiles after Kamala Harris visits DMZ

During her visit to South Korea,US Vice President Kamala Harris warned North Korea against its “destabilising” weapons activities.

  • byChoe Sang-Hun andZolan Kanno-Youngs
‘Where’s Jackie?’ Joe Biden seeks out congresswoman who died in August

‘Where’s Jackie?’ Joe Biden seeks out congresswoman who died in August

The White House spokesperson faced repeated questioning during Wednesday’s White House press briefing about Biden’s flub.

Elton John ‘flabbergasted’ and teary after Biden surprises him with medal

Elton John ‘flabbergasted’ and teary after Biden surprises him with medal

The renowned singer and songwriter has championed numerous charities and humanitarian causes,especially those tackling HIV/AIDS.

  • byAdela Suliman
Joe Biden’s approval rating rises in gain for Democrats ahead of midterms

Joe Biden’s approval rating rises in gain for Democrats ahead of midterms

Former president Donald Trump’s favorability,meanwhile,fell to 34 per cent,one of the lowest levels since he left office.

  • byPeyton Forte
Biden approval rises sharply as Democrats fear Trump return

Biden approval rises sharply as Democrats fear Trump return

President Joe Biden’s popularity improved substantially from his lowest point a few months ago,but concerns about his handling of the economy persist,according to new polling.

  • byJosh Boak
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Why a president in cognitive decline is still the Democrats’ least worst option

Why a president in cognitive decline is still the Democrats’ least worst option

Despite legislative successes,the US president Biden is weak. But who else could shape up against the Trump forces over the next two years?

  • byNick Bryant
Teflon Don? What is Trump being investigated for and will anything stick?

Teflon Don? What is Trump being investigated for and will anything stick?

An FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago is far from Trump’s only legal fight as he announces another run at the White House in 2024. What are the main investigations under way and how likely are charges?

  • bySherryn Groch
Rushdie has shown what courage looks like,and its opposite too
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Rushdie has shown what courage looks like,and its opposite too

Salman Rushdie has illuminated the hypocrisy,delusion and cravenness of the powerful,of the West’s intellectual and literary elite,even of Joe Biden.

  • byJulie Szego
Australia cannot debate this century’s biggest political question

Australia cannot debate this century’s biggest political question

China may present the geopolitical flashpoint of the century,yet the Australian public is being left in the dark without robust debate.

  • byWaleed Aly
Democrats midterm prospects improve partly thanks to Trump

Democrats midterm prospects improve partly thanks to Trump

While Democrats still face significant headwinds,a confluence of events in recent weeks has given both Joe Biden’s party and the Republicans pause for thought.

  • byFarrah Tomazin