World Austria’s Sebastian Kurz has a choice – it is huge and it affects us all The young conservative leader can make a deal with the centre-left – or a far-right party with links to neo-Nazis. By Liam McLaughlin
South America “We remain peaceful and happy, but now we are not dreaming anymore“: Rio’s rude awakening By Liam McLaughlin
South America “We remain peaceful and happy, but now we are not dreaming anymore”: Rio’s rude awakening By Liam McLaughlin
The Swedish riots: What really happened? Inequality, not immigration, was what sparked the unrest. By Liam McLaughlin
Australia’s Tony Abbott is a man for everyone and no one His campaign was a disturbing example of politics at its most crass and exploitative. By Liam McLaughlin
“Comic book creators are really trying to create a visual music“ Author and artist Craig Thompson discusses religion, French Orientalism, and his long-anticipated ne By Liam McLaughlin
The new Egypt flexes its muscles Early signs point to Egypt as a revived Arab force, albeit one divorced from the West. By Liam McLaughlin
Syria and Lebanon: tied by blood Fallout from Syria’s violent repression of uprisings could have dangerous effects on its neighbours By Liam McLaughlin
“A child is supposed to love learning” Katharine Birbalsingh made her name when she wowed the Conservative Party conference last October. H By Liam McLaughlin
Why dissident groups will fail in Northern Ireland The ideology of terror is a fading force. By Liam McLaughlin
Cameron tells Pakistanis tax non-payment is unfair David Cameron criticises Pakistan’s tax-dodging rich at a press conference in Islamabad. By Liam McLaughlin