Two years on from 7 October: did it have to be like this?

Explainer 488: Why has Australia signed a defence treaty with Papua New Guinea?

Why is Moldova’s election result so significant to its neighbours?

Explainer 487: India, Pakistan and a dearth of cricket diplomacy

Is social media a threat to national security?

Explainer 486: Why recognise Palestine now?

Above the law?

Explainer 485: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder

White House vs City Hall

Explainer 484: Nepal’s war on social media

Does the immigration debate have to be like this?

Explainer 483: Labour’s England flag frenzy

Shadow boxing in the Caribbean: Why is the US cornering Venezuela?

Explainer 481: Why has Australia thrown out Iran’s ambassador?

Who will run the world if the US doesn’t want to anymore?

Explainer 480: Myanmar and the perks of posing as a democracy

Is a liberal Israel recoverable and might that be the key to peace?

Explainer 479: Who are the Balochistan Liberation Army and why have they suddenly attracted US attention?

Is popularity in politics a thing of the past?

Explainer 478: Why does Trump care about Bolsonaro?