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The Chinese political bribery scandal that’s rattling Europe

Tech company Huawei, which has also sparked security concerns in Australia, is at the centre of a court case emerging as a major test of ethics, integrity and foreign influence in the EU.

  • David Crowe

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Princess Diana visits a minefield in Angola in January 1997.

Princess Diana campaigned to ban these deadly weapons. Some of Europe wants them back

As European countries bordering Russia sense danger, one of the late princess’ greatest legacies is coming under threat too.

  • David Crowe
On sunny days, there’s some hopscotch or soccer outside. But everyone remains on alert.

On the edge of danger, children laugh in quiet defiance of Putin and his missiles

This city is under near-constant bombardment. Every night, sirens wail and explosions shake buildings. Yet life persists. And nowhere is that tenacity more visible than in a group of children gathered in a bunker classroom.

  • Rob Harris
US President Donald Trump, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has long made clear he sees Iran as unfinished business.

How Trump obliterated the best-laid plans of world’s most powerful military alliance

The US president was meant to be the guest of honour in the Netherlands this week. But his decision to bomb Iran has instead made him a wildcard everyone is scrambling to contain.

  • Rob Harris
A design render of the V&A East Museum, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey.

London’s most exciting new museum has landed, with big plans

London’s beloved V&A is expanding with a new building that will also house the David Bowie Centre.

  • Julietta Jameson
US President Donald Trump.

It has held dictators to account for 75 years, but Trump has left it in survival mode

It was founded to ensure people living in restrictive regimes in post-Soviet states had access to uncensored news. But the future of Radio Free Europe is more uncertain than ever.

  • Rob Harris
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Alicia Kemp, 24, was visiting Australia from England when the crash happened.

Backpacker who allegedly killed Perth dad in e-scooter crash identified

Alicia Kemp, 24, studied psychology and criminology at university before volunteering at an animal shelter in the Philippines as part of her travels before coming to Perth.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
This court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook shows Paul Doyle, 53, appearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court, where he was remanded in custody.

Driver charged with Liverpool soccer parade tragedy appears in court

Paul Doyle faces a charge of dangerous driving and six serious offences alleging he caused or tried to cause grievous bodily harm.

  • Brian Melley
Sycamore Gap tree

‘Get the saws warmed up’: Pair guilty of felling Sycamore Gap tree

The court was shown evidence that either put the men near the tree at the time it was felled, or showed them excitedly discussing it the next day as the story of the tree’s demise went viral.

  • Brian Melley
The Prince and Princess of Wales mark VE Day on the Buckingham Palace balcony with their children (L-R) Princes George and Louis, and Princess Charlotte.

As war again rages in Europe, VE Day reminds us all what’s at stake

Eighty years on, the story of Australia’s Stanley Bruce, Winston Churchill and Victory in Europe Day remains strikingly relevant.

  • Rob Harris

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