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Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

The handshake at the start of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska was to be expected. The empty hands at the end should ring alarm bells.

yesterday 6

WA Today

David Crowe

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

The handshake at the start of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska was to be expected. The empty hands at the end should ring alarm bells.

yesterday 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

The handshake at the start of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska was to be expected. The empty hands at the end should ring alarm bells.

yesterday 6

The Age

David Crowe

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

Europe on edge as Trump risks his biggest TACO moment

The handshake at the start of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska was to be expected. The empty hands at the end should ring alarm bells.

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

previous day 30

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

previous day 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

previous day 10

The Age

David Crowe

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

previous day 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

After losing the support of so many national leaders, the Israeli prime minister needed to keep some on side when he stood up to address the world’s...

11.08.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

After losing the support of so many national leaders, the Israeli prime minister needed to keep some on side when he stood up to address the world’s...

11.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

After losing the support of so many national leaders, the Israeli prime minister needed to keep some on side when he stood up to address the world’s...

11.08.2025 20

The Age

David Crowe

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

After losing the support of so many national leaders, the Israeli prime minister needed to keep some on side when he stood up to address the world’s...

11.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it...

11.08.2025 7

WA Today

David Crowe

Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it...

11.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it...

11.08.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

Shameful? Israeli PM slams Australia for decision it has not made

Benjamin Netanyahu assumes Anthony Albanese will recognise Palestinian statehood. With his sharp and emotive jab at Australia, he may even help it...

11.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

The US president is right: India is making money from Russian oil, and propping up Putin’s war effort. Despite sanctions, some of that oil ends up...

07.08.2025 20

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

The US president is right: India is making money from Russian oil, and propping up Putin’s war effort. Despite sanctions, some of that oil ends up...

07.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

The US president is right: India is making money from Russian oil, and propping up Putin’s war effort. Despite sanctions, some of that oil ends up...

07.08.2025 30

The Age

David Crowe

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

Trump’s fury at India leaves Albanese in a tight spot

The US president is right: India is making money from Russian oil, and propping up Putin’s war effort. Despite sanctions, some of that oil ends up...

07.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

Locals feel aggrieved that they struggle to pay for housing while migrants stay for free in a comfortable hotel, and fear the health system cannot...

05.08.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

Locals feel aggrieved that they struggle to pay for housing while migrants stay for free in a comfortable hotel, and fear the health system cannot...

05.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

Locals feel aggrieved that they struggle to pay for housing while migrants stay for free in a comfortable hotel, and fear the health system cannot...

05.08.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

This is angry England – and it demands to be heard

Locals feel aggrieved that they struggle to pay for housing while migrants stay for free in a comfortable hotel, and fear the health system cannot...

05.08.2025 3

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

Anthony Albanese will have to decide whether Australia stands with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, or with the long list of leaders heading in...

01.08.2025 9

WA Today

David Crowe

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

Anthony Albanese will have to decide whether Australia stands with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, or with the long list of leaders heading in...

01.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

Anthony Albanese will have to decide whether Australia stands with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, or with the long list of leaders heading in...

01.08.2025 8

The Age

David Crowe

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

World leaders risk a Trump backlash to turn on Israel

Anthony Albanese will have to decide whether Australia stands with Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, or with the long list of leaders heading in...

01.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

The US president has made some big claims, but his tough talk could be drowned out by one seemingly dubious play on the golf course.

29.07.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

The US president has made some big claims, but his tough talk could be drowned out by one seemingly dubious play on the golf course.

29.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

The US president has made some big claims, but his tough talk could be drowned out by one seemingly dubious play on the golf course.

29.07.2025 9

The Age

David Crowe

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

Can the world trust Trump? This golf video might have the answer

The US president has made some big claims, but his tough talk could be drowned out by one seemingly dubious play on the golf course.

29.07.2025 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

‘A sardine can in the Sahara’: In London, the heat is on

After reporting on federal politics from Canberra for 20 years, our new Europe correspondent finds a city sweltering through the effects of climate...

19.07.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

‘A sardine can in the Sahara’: In London, the heat is on

After reporting on federal politics from Canberra for 20 years, our new Europe correspondent finds a city sweltering through the effects of climate...

19.07.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

‘A sardine can in the Sahara’: In London, the heat is on

After reporting on federal politics from Canberra for 20 years, our new Europe correspondent finds a city sweltering through the effects of climate...

19.07.2025 9

The Age

David Crowe

‘A sardine can in the Sahara’: In London, the heat is on

After reporting on federal politics from Canberra for 20 years, our new Europe correspondent finds a city sweltering through the effects of climate...

19.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

‘Narcissist v assassin’: Trump’s latest threat to Putin comes with extra oomph

It is wise to be wary about the US president’s tough talk when he speaks about Ukraine. This time, however, he’s throwing serious military...

15.07.2025 7

WA Today

David Crowe

‘Narcissist v assassin’: Trump’s latest threat to Putin comes with extra oomph

It is wise to be wary about the US president’s tough talk when he speaks about Ukraine. This time, however, he’s throwing serious military...

15.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

‘Narcissist v assassin’: Trump’s latest threat to Putin comes with extra oomph

It is wise to be wary about the US president’s tough talk when he speaks about Ukraine. This time, however, he’s throwing serious military...

15.07.2025 6

The Age

David Crowe

‘Narcissist v assassin’: Trump’s latest threat to Putin comes with extra oomph

It is wise to be wary about the US president’s tough talk when he speaks about Ukraine. This time, however, he’s throwing serious military...

15.07.2025 5

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump talks tough, but Putin is not listening

While some suggest the US president is finally alert to the danger, Putin seems to believe he can carry on regardless in Ukraine.

11.07.2025 3

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump talks tough, but Putin is not listening

While some suggest the US president is finally alert to the danger, Putin seems to believe he can carry on regardless in Ukraine.

11.07.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Trump talks tough, but Putin is not listening

While some suggest the US president is finally alert to the danger, Putin seems to believe he can carry on regardless in Ukraine.

11.07.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

Trump talks tough, but Putin is not listening

While some suggest the US president is finally alert to the danger, Putin seems to believe he can carry on regardless in Ukraine.

11.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Denmark’s new Iron Lady wants more missiles and fewer migrants. Will Europe follow her lead?

A former darling of the left, Mette Frederiksen now wants the EU to embrace her tough policies on defence and immigration.

10.07.2025 7

WA Today

David Crowe

Denmark’s new Iron Lady wants more missiles and fewer migrants. Will Europe follow her lead?

A former darling of the left, Mette Frederiksen now wants the EU to embrace her tough policies on defence and immigration.

10.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Denmark’s new Iron Lady wants more missiles and fewer migrants. Will Europe follow her lead?

A former darling of the left, Mette Frederiksen now wants the EU to embrace her tough policies on defence and immigration.

10.07.2025 9

The Age

David Crowe

Denmark’s new Iron Lady wants more missiles and fewer migrants. Will Europe follow her lead?

A former darling of the left, Mette Frederiksen now wants the EU to embrace her tough policies on defence and immigration.

10.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Trump has dudded Ukraine. Can Europe come to its rescue?

European leaders have responded to this moment with fine words. They know they must do what Trump will not.

07.07.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Trump has dudded Ukraine. Can Europe come to its rescue?

European leaders have responded to this moment with fine words. They know they must do what Trump will not.

07.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe