Europe Correspondent at @theage and @smh. Previously Chief Political Correspondent in Canberra. Former director, National Press Club.

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Seeing people out walking and cycling in Belfast, like a normal day. But the tension over migration remains. My feature on the riots: smh.com.au/world/europe/read…
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It’s the end of Keir Starmer as PM. His authority on national security, central for any leader, vanishes with the resignation of John Healey. theage.com.au/world/europe/u…
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Raising expectations for Donald Trump’s deal…
The Prime Minister’s Office: President Trump spoke this evening with Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the emerging memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to enter into negotiations. Even though Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment that the final agreement at the conclusion of negotiations will include the removal of enriched material, the dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limits on missile production, and the cessation of Iran's support for its terrorist proxies in the region.
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Highlights just how many defence ministers UK has had over ten years. Australia’s had a few too.
Almost a decade ago then UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigned just after meeting Australia’s Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne in London
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John Healey was a solid UK defence secretary. His resignation only heightens concerns about British defence. Exactly the wrong time for AUKUS. Awkward, to say the least, for meetings with Richard Marles and Penny Wong in the UK this week. smh.com.au/world/europe/uk-d…
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Extremely volatile situation in Belfast tonight. Hundreds of protestors sought to reach an asylum seeker hotel. Police were determine to stop that danger. Shortly after this video, they deployed water cannon. smh.com.au/world/europe/unre…
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There’s huge anxiety in Belfast today about more protests ahead. The charred remains of a bus are a reminder of last night’s riot. My story: theage.com.au/world/europe/b…
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Police have charged a Sudanese man with attempted murder after a shocking attack in Belfast. A warning that this is a graphic story. We have not posted the video of what is being described as an attempted beheading. theage.com.au/world/europe/b…
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It's Tuesday morning, the day after the ceasefire announcements, and the IDF has issued an evacuation alert for the Lebanese city of Tyre. Airstrikes expected.
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