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

‘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

WA Today

David Crowe

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

‘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

‘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

‘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

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

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

‘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

‘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

‘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

‘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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

The Age

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 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

I’ll be there for you: After his welfare revolt bruising, Starmer should call his friend Albanese

Could the Australian PM’s lived experience in facing down tough political challenges offer a path to salvation for Britain’s beleaguered leader?

02.07.2025 4

WA Today

David Crowe

I’ll be there for you: After his welfare revolt bruising, Starmer should call his friend Albanese

Could the Australian PM’s lived experience in facing down tough political challenges offer a path to salvation for Britain’s beleaguered leader?

02.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

I’ll be there for you: After his welfare revolt bruising, Starmer should call his friend Albanese

Could the Australian PM’s lived experience in facing down tough political challenges offer a path to salvation for Britain’s beleaguered leader?

02.07.2025 5

The Age

David Crowe

I’ll be there for you: After his welfare revolt bruising, Starmer should call his friend Albanese

Could the Australian PM’s lived experience in facing down tough political challenges offer a path to salvation for Britain’s beleaguered leader?

02.07.2025 6

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

‘Tough Daddy’ today, but NATO doubts linger on Trump’s military staying power

While the president’s tough stance on Iran has won him NATO’s admiration, America’s European allies are taking nothing for granted.

26.06.2025 5

WA Today

David Crowe

‘Tough Daddy’ today, but NATO doubts linger on Trump’s military staying power

While the president’s tough stance on Iran has won him NATO’s admiration, America’s European allies are taking nothing for granted.

26.06.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

‘Tough Daddy’ today, but NATO doubts linger on Trump’s military staying power

While the president’s tough stance on Iran has won him NATO’s admiration, America’s European allies are taking nothing for granted.

26.06.2025 20

The Age

David Crowe

‘Tough Daddy’ today, but NATO doubts linger on Trump’s military staying power

While the president’s tough stance on Iran has won him NATO’s admiration, America’s European allies are taking nothing for granted.

26.06.2025 4

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

‘Crosses our red lines’: Trump demand divides NATO

The US president has made it clear to Europe that it cannot expect an unlimited American guarantee over its security. But Spain is refusing to play...

24.06.2025 4

WA Today

David Crowe

‘Crosses our red lines’: Trump demand divides NATO

The US president has made it clear to Europe that it cannot expect an unlimited American guarantee over its security. But Spain is refusing to play...

24.06.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

‘Crosses our red lines’: Trump demand divides NATO

The US president has made it clear to Europe that it cannot expect an unlimited American guarantee over its security. But Spain is refusing to play...

24.06.2025 7

The Age

David Crowe

‘Crosses our red lines’: Trump demand divides NATO

The US president has made it clear to Europe that it cannot expect an unlimited American guarantee over its security. But Spain is refusing to play...

24.06.2025 4

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

With the Coalition in disarray, Albanese’s on a collision course with the ‘real’ opposition

In a campaign where the PM scarcely put a foot wrong, the Liberals forgot that Rupert Murdoch’s interest is not their interest.

22.05.2025 4

WA Today

David Crowe

With the Coalition in disarray, Albanese’s on a collision course with the ‘real’ opposition

In a campaign where the PM scarcely put a foot wrong, the Liberals forgot that Rupert Murdoch’s interest is not their interest.

22.05.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

With the Coalition in disarray, Albanese’s on a collision course with the ‘real’ opposition

In a campaign where the PM scarcely put a foot wrong, the Liberals forgot that Rupert Murdoch’s interest is not their interest.

22.05.2025 3

The Age

David Crowe

With the Coalition in disarray, Albanese’s on a collision course with the ‘real’ opposition

In a campaign where the PM scarcely put a foot wrong, the Liberals forgot that Rupert Murdoch’s interest is not their interest.

22.05.2025 7

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Albanese, the progressive patriot, now owns the centre. His next task? Holding on to it

Anthony Albanese waited a long time to get to the top. Now that he’s there, he’s got a plan to make it last.

15.05.2025 6

WA Today

David Crowe

Albanese, the progressive patriot, now owns the centre. His next task? Holding on to it

Anthony Albanese waited a long time to get to the top. Now that he’s there, he’s got a plan to make it last.

15.05.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Albanese, the progressive patriot, now owns the centre. His next task? Holding on to it

Anthony Albanese waited a long time to get to the top. Now that he’s there, he’s got a plan to make it last.

15.05.2025 9

The Age

David Crowe

Albanese, the progressive patriot, now owns the centre. His next task? Holding on to it

Anthony Albanese waited a long time to get to the top. Now that he’s there, he’s got a plan to make it last.

15.05.2025 5

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Ley replaced Dutton once before. This time is an even tougher task

Ley has such an impossible task that it makes sense to question what success means.

13.05.2025 6

WA Today

David Crowe

Ley replaced Dutton once before. This time is an even tougher task

Ley has such an impossible task that it makes sense to question what success means.

13.05.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Ley replaced Dutton once before. This time is an even tougher task

Ley has such an impossible task that it makes sense to question what success means.

13.05.2025 8

The Age

David Crowe

Ley replaced Dutton once before. This time is an even tougher task

Ley has such an impossible task that it makes sense to question what success means.

13.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold on to that power for...

12.05.2025 4

WA Today

David Crowe

It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold on to that power for...

12.05.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold on to that power for...

12.05.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold on to that power for...

12.05.2025 6

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Caucus cruelty: How Richard Marles went from defence minister to liquidator in chief

Labor is famous for “faceless men” dictating terms to leaders – but there were no faceless men this week.

09.05.2025 4

WA Today

David Crowe

Caucus cruelty: How Richard Marles went from defence minister to liquidator in chief

Labor is famous for “faceless men” dictating terms to leaders – but there were no faceless men this week.

09.05.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe