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Europe
‘Influencer’ dies live on camera after months of abuse – all streamed on Australian website
An investigation has been launched in France after a two-week Kick livestream showed the 46-year-old being “beaten, strangled and force-fed” for viewers’ entertainment.
- by Max Stephens and Henry Samuel
Latest
Britain scrambles after shock court ruling in wake of furious protests
When residents of a small English town protested against the use of a local hotel to house asylum seekers, the council took up their cause - and won.
- by David Crowe
The territory at the heart of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has long tried to change Ukraine’s borders, even before his February 2022 invasion. It could now happen as the price for peace.
- by Aliaksandr Kudrytski, Kateryna Chursina and staff writers
World in pictures this week, 21st August 2025
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors
‘I want to be a serial killer’: Obsessed Dexter fan found with ‘kill list’ slips through gap in law
Inspired by a TV murderer, Jacob Power made his own chilling murder plans and even dug graves. But after police arrested him, they hit a snag.
- by Lizzie Dearden
Opinion
Putin's Russia
The real meaning of the Zelensky summit was not as it appeared
Trump claims to have resolved several wars – from the Congo to Kosovo and Cambodia – in his seven months in office. Ukraine will soon be added to his list of “successes”.
- by M. Gessen
Analysis
Russia-Ukraine war
First, the calculated flattery. Then three big signals about the future of Europe
The flattery was lavish but necessary. Europe cannot rely on Trump, but will only face bigger dangers if he is fooled by Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
- by David Crowe
The sticking points when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine
Major questions remain on what security guarantees Kyiv could be given, possibly in return for giving up a chunk of its territory to Russia.
- by Tom Housden
Mark whinged about the war, so Putin gave him a new motorbike
The bespectacled Alaskan had complained that he struggled to get spare parts for his old Ural bike, blaming the Ukraine conflict.
Son of Norway’s crown princess indicted on multiple counts including rape
The 28-year-old stepson of the heir to the throne, half-brother to the royal studying at the University of Sydney, is facing up to 10 years in prison.
Trump greets Zelensky at the White House
The Ukrainian leader arrived at the White House, where he has been warmly greeted by the US president, ahead of a critical summit to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.