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- Explainer
- Middle East at war
Going, going, gone: What it means to be a ‘failed’ state
The term has re-emerged as war rages in the Middle East. But what qualifies as a failed state – and why are they such a worry?
- Angus Holland
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- Crime
Ivan Milat was Australia’s most notorious serial killer. Toni wrote him a letter
An inquiry is set to examine a string of unsolved murders and missing persons, many linked to Milat. One woman tells of her correspondence with him.
- Perry Duffin
- Investigation
- Organised crime
‘We handed over billions to organised crime’: How official neglect and incompetence fuelled the tobacco war
Despite repeated warnings that rising tobacco taxes would hand a fortune to organised crime, governments watched a multibillion-dollar black market explode.
- Chris Vedelago and Marta Pascual Juanola
- Explainer
- Middle East at war
‘We will hunt you down’: Is Pete Hegseth for real?
It’s been a busy year for Donald Trump’s unconventional pick for secretary of war. Now, with the war in Iran, he’s firmly in the spotlight. Where did he come from? How is he performing so far?
- Angus Holland and Madeleine Heffernan
These popular dogs can’t breathe or give birth properly. Why do we breed them?
The difficulties that blight pugs and French bulldogs are common in other breeds. However, flat-faced canines trigger strong emotional feelings because they resemble human babies.
- Angus Dalton
Anger, division, violence: Why is Sydney being torn apart?
New protest laws – designed to foster unity – failed miserably this week as the city was gripped by violent clashes between police and protesters.
- Jordan Baker
- Analysis
- Radio ratings
ABC’s Radio National report card: Have the big changes worked?
New shows, new hosts, a new name of sorts and a new tagline are just some of the changes the ABC’s new guard has made to its flagship radio station in the past two years.
- Calum Jaspan
In the Trump era of America first, scientists fear for the future of Antarctica
There are growing concerns the treaty that has protected the last great wilderness for nearly 70 years may not hold as the old rules-based world order disintegrates along with the sea ice.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
From Torvill and Dean to the Olympics: Meet Australia’s ice dance team
Holly Harris once trained under the legendary Christopher Dean. Now, alongside Jason Chan, she’s carrying Australia back onto the Olympic ice dance stage.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- World elections
‘Not from central casting’: Japan’s unconventional leader puts it all on the line
Sanae Takaichi is banking on a snap election to give her the mandate to run the country the way she wants to.
- Lisa Visentin