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No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

Publicly rebuked by the president and deeply unpopular at home, Keir Starmer is sticking to his guns over Iran and wants to avoid “the mistakes of...

wednesday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

Publicly rebuked by the president and deeply unpopular at home, Keir Starmer is sticking to his guns over Iran and wants to avoid “the mistakes of...

wednesday 9

The Age

David Crowe

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

Publicly rebuked by the president and deeply unpopular at home, Keir Starmer is sticking to his guns over Iran and wants to avoid “the mistakes of...

wednesday 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t

Publicly rebuked by the president and deeply unpopular at home, Keir Starmer is sticking to his guns over Iran and wants to avoid “the mistakes of...

wednesday 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

There is a wild violence to the Iranian attacks that have killed soldiers and civilians over the past three days, and there is even greater danger...

03.03.2026 10

The Age

David Crowe

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

There is a wild violence to the Iranian attacks that have killed soldiers and civilians over the past three days, and there is even greater danger...

03.03.2026 9

WA Today

David Crowe

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

There is a wild violence to the Iranian attacks that have killed soldiers and civilians over the past three days, and there is even greater danger...

03.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

Weeks of war ahead – and Iran has the weapons to intensify this chaos

There is a wild violence to the Iranian attacks that have killed soldiers and civilians over the past three days, and there is even greater danger...

03.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran with a power vacuum, exacerbated by the death of so many other leaders.

02.03.2026 9

The Age

David Crowe

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran with a power vacuum, exacerbated by the death of so many other leaders.

02.03.2026 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran with a power vacuum, exacerbated by the death of so many other leaders.

02.03.2026 8

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran with a power vacuum, exacerbated by the death of so many other leaders.

02.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister do not need any support from other nations to destroy Iranian military targets, but their decision...

28.02.2026 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister do not need any support from other nations to destroy Iranian military targets, but their decision...

28.02.2026 9

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister do not need any support from other nations to destroy Iranian military targets, but their decision...

28.02.2026 10

The Age

David Crowe

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

Trump and Netanyahu have decided on war, putting their alliance above any other

The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister do not need any support from other nations to destroy Iranian military targets, but their decision...

28.02.2026 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

Hannah Spencer walked through communities each day with a big smile, bright clothes and her four greyhounds. She was an antidote to the anodyne...

27.02.2026 7

The Age

David Crowe

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

Hannah Spencer walked through communities each day with a big smile, bright clothes and her four greyhounds. She was an antidote to the anodyne...

27.02.2026 9

WA Today

David Crowe

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

Hannah Spencer walked through communities each day with a big smile, bright clothes and her four greyhounds. She was an antidote to the anodyne...

27.02.2026 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

How a firebrand plumber triumphed for the Greens and infuriated the UK right

Hannah Spencer walked through communities each day with a big smile, bright clothes and her four greyhounds. She was an antidote to the anodyne...

27.02.2026 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals with Epstein pose a grim test for the King

The UK police faces the tough task of sifting through a mountain of paperwork to proving the former prince engaged in misconduct, and this time...

21.02.2026 7

The Age

David Crowe

Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals with Epstein pose a grim test for the King

The UK police faces the tough task of sifting through a mountain of paperwork to proving the former prince engaged in misconduct, and this time...

21.02.2026 9

WA Today

David Crowe

Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals with Epstein pose a grim test for the King

The UK police faces the tough task of sifting through a mountain of paperwork to proving the former prince engaged in misconduct, and this time...

21.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals with Epstein pose a grim test for the King

The UK police faces the tough task of sifting through a mountain of paperwork to proving the former prince engaged in misconduct, and this time...

21.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest

The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.

20.02.2026 150

The Age

David Crowe

‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest

The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.

20.02.2026 150

WA Today

David Crowe

‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest

The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.

20.02.2026 400

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

‘Been a long time coming’: Andrew was the only one stunned by his arrest

The furore around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been intense but nobody should be leaping to conclusions about the decline of the monarchy.

20.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

At Sandringham, a disgraceful and shameful scandal reaches the gates

At heart, this is a damning claim against a member of the royal family, and it should require Andrew to answer the claims in public. So far, his...

19.02.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

At Sandringham, a disgraceful and shameful scandal reaches the gates

At heart, this is a damning claim against a member of the royal family, and it should require Andrew to answer the claims in public. So far, his...

19.02.2026 10

The Age

David Crowe

At Sandringham, a disgraceful and shameful scandal reaches the gates

At heart, this is a damning claim against a member of the royal family, and it should require Andrew to answer the claims in public. So far, his...

19.02.2026 10

WA Today

David Crowe

At Sandringham, a disgraceful and shameful scandal reaches the gates

At heart, this is a damning claim against a member of the royal family, and it should require Andrew to answer the claims in public. So far, his...

19.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump’s best friend in Europe counts on White House to stay in power

Hungary’s right-wing populist president has long been a thorn in the side of the European Union – and he could also be a sign of things to come.

17.02.2026 90

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Trump’s best friend in Europe counts on White House to stay in power

Hungary’s right-wing populist president has long been a thorn in the side of the European Union – and he could also be a sign of things to come.

17.02.2026 80

The Age

David Crowe

Trump’s best friend in Europe counts on White House to stay in power

Hungary’s right-wing populist president has long been a thorn in the side of the European Union – and he could also be a sign of things to come.

17.02.2026 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump’s best friend in Europe counts on White House to stay in power

Hungary’s right-wing populist president has long been a thorn in the side of the European Union – and he could also be a sign of things to come.

17.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Cars, cows and more as Australia gets closer to mega trade win

European exports including cars, trucks and appliances could all get cheaper for Australian households with the latest talk clearing the way for an...

14.02.2026 100

The Age

David Crowe

Cars, cows and more as Australia gets closer to mega trade win

European exports including cars, trucks and appliances could all get cheaper for Australian households with the latest talk clearing the way for an...

14.02.2026 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Cars, cows and more as Australia gets closer to mega trade win

European exports including cars, trucks and appliances could all get cheaper for Australian households with the latest talk clearing the way for an...

14.02.2026 100

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Cars, cows and more as Australia gets closer to mega trade win

European exports including cars, trucks and appliances could all get cheaper for Australian households with the latest talk clearing the way for an...

14.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Why the latest Epstein files triggered the King’s pledge to help police investigate Andrew

The documents also explain why Prince William and Princess Catherine felt the need to make a public statement about their concern for victims.

10.02.2026 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Why the latest Epstein files triggered the King’s pledge to help police investigate Andrew

The documents also explain why Prince William and Princess Catherine felt the need to make a public statement about their concern for victims.

10.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Why the latest Epstein files triggered the King’s pledge to help police investigate Andrew

The documents also explain why Prince William and Princess Catherine felt the need to make a public statement about their concern for victims.

10.02.2026 10

The Age

David Crowe

Why the latest Epstein files triggered the King’s pledge to help police investigate Andrew

The documents also explain why Prince William and Princess Catherine felt the need to make a public statement about their concern for victims.

10.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

‘Despicable’ attack on Trump signals a shift in Europe

A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.

08.02.2026 10

WA Today

David Crowe

‘Despicable’ attack on Trump signals a shift in Europe

A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.

08.02.2026 60

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

‘Despicable’ attack on Trump signals a shift in Europe

A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.

08.02.2026 10

The Age

David Crowe

‘Despicable’ attack on Trump signals a shift in Europe

A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.

08.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

How the Epstein scandal could topple a damaged PM

Keir Starmer’s premiership could be under threat as anger grows over his 2024 appointment of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador in Washington.

05.02.2026 7

WA Today

David Crowe

How the Epstein scandal could topple a damaged PM

Keir Starmer’s premiership could be under threat as anger grows over his 2024 appointment of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador in Washington.

05.02.2026 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe