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Crowds flock Former McDonald’s stores reopen in Russia with new name

Former McDonald’s outlets in Moscow have reopened under a new name after the American fast food giant left Russia in March, joining a boycott by many other multi-nationals after the invasion of Ukraine.

World NewsPremiumSino-US ties at 'critical juncture': China

China's defence minister has called on the US to "strengthen solidarity and oppose confrontation and division" to improve their relationship.

Chen Lin

Two-day visitPremiumArdern and Albanese set for Sydney talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will this week host a two-day visit to Sydney from his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern.

Ben McKay

Leadership cloudCommentsBoris Johnson to face no confidence vote

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of no confidence by MPs in his Conservative party.

G20 gears upAnthony Albanese to face off with Vladimir Putin in Bali

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will attend the G20 summit even if Vladimir Putin is there.

Catie McLeod

‘No malarkey’PremiumJoe Biden to make first late-night talk show appearance

President Joe Biden will make his first in-person appearance on a late-night talk show since taking office.

‘Smear campaign’NZ shakes off China attack over US talks

China has labelled a US-New Zealand communique as a ‘smearing’ its ‘normal cooperation with Pacific Island countries’.

Ben McKay

‘No strings’PremiumChina shelves plan to sign Pacific regional agreement

China will shelve a Pacific regional agreement, despite saying the proposal had general support from island nations.

Dominic Giannini

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Is the US becoming The Handmaid’s Sequel?

A month ago The West Australian’s Kate Emery examined whether the US was still the ‘land of the free’ or a dystopian nightmare. We revisit her analysis amid the US Supreme Court’s abortion ruling.

Kate Emery

‘Important discussions’CommentsPremiumAlbo heralds relationship-building after Japan trip

Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his whirlwind trip to Japan after making his debut on the world stage as Australia’s newest Prime Minister.

Kimberley Caines

Clowning aroundPremium‘If you fall asleep, it’s OK’: Biden teases Albanese at Quad

There were jokes and mock walk-outs between Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden as the pair held high-level security talks and a one-on-one meeting in Japan.

Kimberley Caines

‘Peace and stability’Albanese sends strong message to China at Quad summit

Anthony Albanese has sent a strong message to China during his first overseas trip to Japan as Prime Minister, urging Beijing to lift trade tariffs on Australia before he will take the country seriously.

Kimberley Caines

International stageCommentsPremiumBiden labels Albo’s Quad summit appearance ‘extraordinary’

Australia’s new Prime Minister has used his first international appearance as PM to commit Australia to ambitious climate change action, and scored praise from US president Joe Biden.

Kimberley Caines In Tokyo

Wounded shot dead VideoRuthless Russian commanders killing their own troops

Russian commanders are slaughtering their own young soldiers rather than taking them for medical treatment in the latest sign of growing barbarity among Vladimir Putin’s troops.

Glen Keogh

‘Locked out’PremiumAlbanese accuses Morrison of causing tensions with US

Anthony Albanese has accused Scott Morrison of keeping him out of US briefings against the wishes of the Biden administration, claiming the PM had caused tensions with Australia’s closest ally.

Annabel Hennessy

Time of changePayne, Wong face off over China at National Press Club

The two women competing to lead Australia’s foreign policy after the Federal election have revealed how they would manage the nation’s relationship with China.

Kimberley Caines

Europe left withoutPremiumUkraine stops some Russia gas transmission

Ukraine says it will suspend the flow of gas through a transit point which delivers fuel piped from Russia to Europe through Ukraine.

Hannah Wagner and Marina Herzog, dpa

‘Send cash rations’PremiumHow the war has Ukraine’s tiny neighbour on the brink

It hopes to join the powerful European Union but still has ties to Moscow through energy. And now there are fears that rising tensions in a pro-Russian separatist territory could ensnare it in broader conflict.

Marc Champion

Q&ACommentsPremium‘Could fracture a country’: ScoMo quizzed on abortion debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison does not want the ‘divisive’ debate around abortion revived in Australia – but has avoided sharing his personal opinion on the right of women to terminate unwanted pregnancies.

Josh Zimmerman

Humiliated PremiumSteelwork survivors abused by Putin’s troops

Refugees from Mariupol were subjected to a humiliating interrogation by Russian troops before they were finally freed from the steelworks where they had been hiding for two months.

Michael Powell and Mykola Bilyk

‘Utter disgrace’PremiumUS abortion law that allows right to choose 'to be revoked'

Landmark US legislation that for almost 50 years has allowed a woman's right to choose to have an abortion could be overturned, reports suggest.

Staff Writers

Latest updatesVideoPremiumScores flee Mariupol after Russia transforms city into wasteland

About 100 civilians evacuated from the ruined Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol are being transferred to a Ukrainian-held city. Read the latest updates here.

Staff Writers

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Why the Solomon Islands turned to China for security

The Solomon Islands security pact with China has led to a bitter fallout between former close allies. But what was it that caused the Pacific nation to turn to Beijing as its relationship with Australia soured?

Annabel Hennessy

Chilling threatCommentsPremiumNuclear war risk ‘real’ top Russian diplomat warns

Vladimir Putin’s attack-dog diplomat has accused the UK and other Western powers of risking nuclear war by supplying weapons to Ukraine.

Mark Nicol