Analysis by John Lyons
analysis:Two major stories explain the rise of Labour in the UK: the first is Britons' disillusionment with the Tories
Amid a period of global instability, the apparent Labour landslide shows the UK has lurched to the centre-left while much of Europe is moving to the right. Two major stories are now emerging.
Analysis by Michelle Grattan
analysis:Fatima Payman has joined the club of 'Labor rats' and taken a piece of modern, diverse Australia to the crossbench
The local fallout from the Middle East war is signalling that Australian multiculturalism has moved into a new, more challenging phase, fraying its fibre. Even when it finally ends, the divisions and wounds will not be healed easily or soon.
Analysis by Brett Worthington
analysis:Fatima Payman was once hailed as the modern face of the Labor party. Now she's joined the crossbench
Senator Fatima Payman was once held up by colleagues the modern face of both Australia and the party she represented. On Thursday, she joined the crossbench.
Analysis by Jade Macmillan
analysis:Biden's bad night has become a worse week. And for Trump, things keep getting better
This past week was arguably the worst of Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. And it might have been one of Donald Trump's best.
Analysis by David Speers
analysis:All eyes are on Payman's future with Labor, but Dutton has his own woes playing out behind closed doors
The last week of parliament before the winter recess can often be messy — and this week proved to be no exception for either Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton.
Analysis by John Barron
analysis:Should Joe Biden step down? Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson and Jimmy Carter have a warning
Joe Biden has jet lag. Joe Biden has a cold. Joe Biden was over-prepared. Joe Biden was under-prepared. Joe Biden has a stutter. Defenders of the president have trotted out plenty of excuses since last week's catastrophic first debate against Donald Trump. But should they replace him?
Analysis by Peter Martin
analysis:When it comes to power, solar could leave nuclear and everything else in the shade — here's why
Energy experts — and even Greenpeace — underestimated solar power's rapid global growth. Now many believe solar is set to become the world's biggest power source within the next decade. But it is falling prices — rather than environmental benefits — that might be driving that change.
Analysis by Casey Briggs
analysis:Polls suggest Sir Keir Starmer will be Britain's next PM. But he won't be enthusiastically swept into power by the public
If the polls are correct, the Conservative Party will be kicked out of power after 14 years.
Analysis by Annabel Crabb
analysis:'Build more houses' sure sounds great as a solution to the housing crisis, but a few key factors scream 'buyer beware'
This seems as good a time as any to evaluate the reliability of what politicians tell us about the housing crisis — and how they're going to make things better.
Analysis by Ian Verrender
analysis:We're richer than everyone else. But one more rate hike could change that
Australia's much-discussed narrow path out of the inflation fight is rapidly turning into a highwire act. While one more rate hike from the RBA could cause a recession, holding back if inflation accelerates further will damage its credibility.