China accuses Taiwan of ‘hyping up’ military threat ahead of elections Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary polls on January 13 are expected to shape the island’s relations with Beijing. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2023
Taiwan spots Chinese warships, aircraft near island ahead of elections Increased activity along Taiwan Strait comes ahead of January 13 polls. Al Jazeera · Dec 23, 2023
There is a reason Starmer is under fire for his record as a lawyer – and a good reason he should defend it The scrutiny is inevitable given he has used his past to political benefit. But he should stand up for the system he was part of, says author and legal affairs specialist Robert Kerkaik The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023
Can China, U.S., avoid war in 2024? The two presidents stepped back from the brink in San Francisco. But they haven't ended the danger of war Salon · Dec 22, 2023
How leading the CPS changed Keir Starmer – while he changed it The lawyer who joined as a socialist firebrand is proud of his record as head of the Crown Prosecution Service – though decisions under his tenure are fodder for opponents The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Keir Starmer was not told about dropping of Jimmy Savile case, say sources Labour leader was unaware a prosecutor had closed case in 2009 despite being head of CPS, it has emerged The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
How Beijing is changing the way it involves itself in Taiwan’s election Beijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023
With Taiwan's election just a month away, the China threat is emerging as the main talking point Taiwan is gearing up for important presidential and legislative elections next month. How to manage “cross-strait” relations with China is not surprisingly emerging as the critical issue of the campaigns. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Beijing’s narrative pushes Taiwan to rethink its own history Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of China, and even though the Chinese Communist Party has never governed the island, it still refuses to rule out taking it by force. In Taiwan, historical narrative is at the heart of political debates during the current electoral season. For the opposition KMT… France 24 · Dec 7, 2023
HPA Releases Program Details For Tech Retreat AI in media, interoperability and a vision for the future are among HPA’s hot program topics TV Tech · Dec 6, 2023
DPP: The Media Industry is in a ‘Post-Transformative’ Phase New DPP report predicts that in 2024 the industry will increasingly hear technology and operational strategies placed in a business context—not a general, aspirational one, but a specific, quantifiable one TV Tech · Dec 6, 2023
Taiwan presidential election: opposition in chaos as China looms in background Voters are faced with a choice of continuity with the ruling DPP or change, with an opposition that favours closer ties with Beijing The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023
NSW police gain power to launch hate crime prosecutions Law changes will allow police in NSW to prosecute people with inciting violence based on race, religion or sexual orientation without external approval. AAP · Nov 30, 2023
Presidential elections: Setback for China as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud In a significant turn of events that could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, the island's opposition parties, traditionally favoring closer ties with China, have experienced a dramatic split. This development, unfolding before the next year's crucial presidential election, may inadvertently ease the path for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to… The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023 Taiwan opposition registers separate candidates after collapse of unity bid The opposition’s failure to unite puts the DPP’s William Lai in pole position for January’s presidential election.
Fortune · Nov 23, 2023 Taiwan's opposition spent an hour publicly arguing over who will run for president. They can't decide—and the deadline to register is in under 24 hours Candidates for Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 differ on a key question: How should the self-governing island deal with mainland China?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Taiwan poll shows dip in US trust amid growing concern over China Survey two months before presidential election reveals more than 80% of people think threat from Beijing has worsened
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023 Fears tough new hate speech powers for NSW police could have ‘chilling effect’ on public debate Legal experts say Minns government’s proposed reform risks ‘opening the floodgates for controversial speech to be investigated’
Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2023 Taiwan’s top US diplomat registers for election; opposition in disarray Former diplomat Hsiao Bi-khim formalises her run for vice president as the November 24 deadline for candidates looms.
Salon · Nov 19, 2023 Irish abuse fugitive to face justice? Former Irish swim coach George Gibney has hidden in plain sight in the U.S. for decades. Finally, that may change
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023 Taiwan’s opposition parties to work together for January election The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party will run a joint ticket in a bid to beat the ruling DPP’s William Lai.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2023 Circus worker cleared over drunk roommate's one-punch death Robert Dennehy spent a year behind bars after he was charged with manslaughter.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023 ‘My memory has failed me’: how the case against NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton fell apart in a day The testimony of ACT Policing’s Sgt David Power quickly unravelled under questioning in court, in the latest major embarrassment for the territory
The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2023 'Extraordinary waste of the court's time': Raiders slam wasting of taxpayers' money Don Furner has taken aim at ACT Policing and the DPP.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Taiwan election may open window for better China ties, report says International Crisis Group urges all parties including US to re-establish a baseline level of trust