World
Europe
After Iran, Russians say US can’t be trusted in Ukraine talks
The decision to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader while Iran was in active negotiations has reinforced the view among Moscow hardliners that diplomacy is fragile and maybe even pointless.
- by Mary Ilyushina, Natalia Abbakumova and David L. Stern
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‘Weirdly rushed’: Starmer ignored Epstein red flags before appointing Mandelson, new files show
The British prime minister is under pressure again as new documents reveal he appointed Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite official warnings that his long friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein presented “reputational risk”.
- by Jill Lawless and Brian Melley
Harry and Meghan to make first trip to Australia in seven years
The couple will visit Sydney and Melbourne next month for a string of private, business and philanthropic engagements.
- by Victoria Ward
‘Would you like to hear why I can’t sweat?’: Andrew’s disastrous alibi planned in private meeting
Three days before sitting down for the interview that triggered his downfall, the former Duke of York pulled a journalist aside and revealed the strategy he thought would clear his name.
- by Bronte Gossling
Ian Huntley, one of UK’s most notorious child killers, dies days after prison attack
The murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman transfixed Britain after the best friends left a barbecue to buy candy and vanished in 2002.
- by Pan Pylas
Analysis
World politics
How the royal ‘Trump whisperers’ will be key to winning back Washington
With British PM Keir Starmer’s reputation state-side at a low, the King and Queen will have to work their magic on their latest visit.
- by Hannah Furness, Connor Stringer and Tony Diver
Beatrice and Eugenie ‘banned from joining royals at Ascot’ amid Andrew scandal
The princesses, the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, are not expected to attend high-profile events with the royal family for the foreseeable future.
- by Hannah Furness
Opinion
Wales
It’s a day to celebrate the nation that gave us Julia, Kylie and Naomi
It’s St David’s Day, the national day of Wales, a good time to acknowledge a ‘little battler’ culture that has quietly stitched itself into the fabric of Australian society.
- by Matt Lewis
Denmark’s Queen Mary on a mission in latest visit to Australia
King Frederik of Denmark and his Australian-born queen will be joined by dozens of Danish leaders on a state visit to Australia that aims to drum up $2 billion in annual business.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
UK politics
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 political class.
- by David Crowe
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World elections
‘Not over yet’: After taking on Trump, Danish PM calls snap vote over Greenland
Mette Frederiksen will take the country to the polls on March 24, counting on her recent surge in popularity to take home the prize.
- by David Crowe