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In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

Brexit populist Nigel Farage has dominated British politics for more than a decade. In troubled times, could he now become the next prime minister?

previous day 2

WA Today

David Crowe

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

Brexit populist Nigel Farage has dominated British politics for more than a decade. In troubled times, could he now become the next prime minister?

previous day 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

Brexit populist Nigel Farage has dominated British politics for more than a decade. In troubled times, could he now become the next prime minister?

previous day 10

The Age

David Crowe

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

In the contest to declare that Britain is broken, nobody beats Nigel Farage

Brexit populist Nigel Farage has dominated British politics for more than a decade. In troubled times, could he now become the next prime minister?

previous day 9

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

As alarm grew over Ukraine’s rising death toll from Russian attacks, the Pope took to social media at the weekend to plead for a ceasefire. Trump,...

01.09.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

As alarm grew over Ukraine’s rising death toll from Russian attacks, the Pope took to social media at the weekend to plead for a ceasefire. Trump,...

01.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

As alarm grew over Ukraine’s rising death toll from Russian attacks, the Pope took to social media at the weekend to plead for a ceasefire. Trump,...

01.09.2025 20

The Age

David Crowe

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

Let’s be blunt: Putin has called Trump’s bluff on Ukraine

As alarm grew over Ukraine’s rising death toll from Russian attacks, the Pope took to social media at the weekend to plead for a ceasefire. Trump,...

01.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

The flattery was lavish but necessary. Europe cannot rely on Trump, but will only face bigger dangers if he is fooled by Russian leader Vladimir...

20.08.2025 10

WA Today

David Crowe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

The flattery was lavish but necessary. Europe cannot rely on Trump, but will only face bigger dangers if he is fooled by Russian leader Vladimir...

20.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

The flattery was lavish but necessary. Europe cannot rely on Trump, but will only face bigger dangers if he is fooled by Russian leader Vladimir...

20.08.2025 10

The Age

David Crowe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe

The flattery was lavish but necessary. Europe cannot rely on Trump, but will only face bigger dangers if he is fooled by Russian leader Vladimir...

20.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

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.

16.08.2025 100

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.

16.08.2025 10

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.

16.08.2025 10

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.

16.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

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.

15.08.2025 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

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.

15.08.2025 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

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.

15.08.2025 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

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.

15.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 5

Brisbane Times

David Crowe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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