Taiwan's government tries to get itself a legislative majority by recalling opposition MPs, but the voters are unimpressed.
Author: Charles Richardson
Epstein? Seriously?
For all the things Donald Trump can be fairly attacked for, the one that has really upset his hard-core followers is his attempt to puncture one of their conspiracy theories.
Japan’s PM on the rocks
Japan's upper house election delivers a strong rebuke to the government and will probably lead to the demise of its prime minister.
Back to the drawing board in Tasmania
The Liberals do well in in Tasmania, but the major-party vote stays obstinately below 66% and Labor may still end up in government.
Election preview: Tasmania, again
Tasmania votes tomorrow in the earliest of early elections, but a change of government will be more the responsibility of the politicians than of the voters.
Trump loses patience
Donald Trump starts talking tough against Russia. What does it mean for the future of Ukraine?
Breakthrough in the South Pacific
Negotiations in Paris settle on a new constitutional status for New Caledonia, which students of the Australian constitution might find familiar.
Confidence (or not) in Strasbourg
The EU's government survives a vote of confidence, but its leader is still in a lot of trouble.
Why proportionality matters
Elon Musk plans to start a third party, but the system is stacked against him – just as to a lesser extent it is in Britain and Australia.
Madman on the loose?
In a mad world, perhaps a mad president is only appropriate.
The World is Not Enough 