Andrew Thorpe

The three laureates were recognised for their work in studying how political institutions are formed, and how they affect prosperity and global inequality.

The leaders' statement, issued towards the end of the summit in Apulia, Italy, caps off a summit marked by broad consensus on global conflicts but clashes on abortion and vaccine funding.

The opposition’s treasury spokesman made his case for the Coalition’s budget proposals at the National Press Club on Wednesday. Take a look back at how the speech unfolded.

The brazen gang violence gripping Ecuador has shocked the world, but it’s a familiar story in other countries across Latin America, where the shifting tides of the drug war have brought conflict to places previously thought peaceful.

The push to bar Mr Trump from the presidential race under the US constitution's insurrection clause is gathering steam and appears to be headed straight to the Supreme Court.

Officially considered a terrorist group by the Australian government, Hamas has controlled Gaza since it ousted Fatah forces during a brief civil war in 2007.

As the race for the White House ramps up, threats by Republican candidates to launch military strikes on Mexico's drug cartels are being taken increasingly seriously, sparking concerns on both sides of the border.

Given freedom-of-speech concerns, technical challenges and the difficulty of taking on big tech, it makes sense that the government is keen for Silicon Valley to lead the way in developing its own code of conduct.

While Ukraine has on occasion struck targets on Russian territory, a direct assault on the Kremlin, a fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, would be its most audacious attack by far.

Will America see new names on the ballot come next November? Or will Mr Biden and Mr Trump go another round?