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.
Oh dear, it’s Bradfield again
The Liberal Party is angling to challenge the result in Bradfield. It would almost certainly be a waste of time and money.
Bayrou survives again
France's government survives another vote of confidence, but it may be only a temporary reprieve.
EOFY loose ends
Ending the financial year with a roundup of recent developments in some long-running stories around the world.
The World is Not Enough 