Trump is trapped by the logic of war
It starts with a big bang. You’re on a roll. Then, unforeseen events intrude. You make mistakes, and…
Why This War With Iran May Be Far Longer Than Markets Expect
By Kurt Cobb – Mar 09, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
Iran defines victory as regime survival, making…
Canberra man avoids jail sentence over part in violent home invasion
A Canberra man found guilty of a violent home invasion in 2023, during which his accomplice suggested they…
Whangārei home invader Levi Tangimetua loses appeal over jail term
Victim manhandled to ground On February 16, 2024, Tangimetua was at an address in Whangārei when he crossed…
Victims ‘traumatised’ after Wadesdown, Wellington, home invasion
Police were called to the Anne St house about 12.35pm after a report of a man entering a…
Classified US intelligence warns of China’s preparations for Taiwan invasion
A classified US military intelligence report seen by the ABC says China is rapidly building up the country’s…
Christchurch sex offender Murray Brunsden jailed for home invasion sexual assault
But because she thought he was a “friendly” neighbour, the woman opened her door. Within moments, Brunsden asked…
Helen Clark, Sir John Key at China military parade along with Putin, Kim
She said Clark and Key’s attendance risked validating a worldview at odds with New Zealand’s. Former prime ministers…
As U.S. fleet steams toward coast, Venezuelans face uncertainty, fear and, for some, hope
CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. warships steam toward the southern Caribbean. The Trump administration denounces embattled “narco-president” Nicolás Maduro and doubles…
Melbourne teen cleared of murder charged in violent home invasion
Cutler’s son Declan Cutler – who she remembers as a “fun-loving, smart, kind, big goofy boy” – was…
Trump appears to adopt Putin’s goal, agreeing to cede land for peace
ANCHORAGE — President Trump made his expectations clear entering a summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday: “I won’t…
Queensland court reduces sentence for Emma Lovell’s teenage killer
The ruling means the murderer will now be eligible for supervised release after serving 60% of his sentence,…