By sofiaj@schwart… , 10 July, 2026 China tests warhead in response to Fiji defence pact July 11 – 17, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Dozens killed as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv. Trump declares ceasefire deal with Iran ‘over’. Heatwaves in Europe and US.
By kyeh@thesaturd… , 26 June, 2026 Starmer quits, Britain readies for seventh PM in 10 years June 27 – July 3, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Trump temporarily eases sanctions on Iranian oil supplies. Bougainville’s leaders accuse PNG parliament of blocking bid for independence.
By cindym@thesatu… , 19 June, 2026 Trump signs US–Iran deal, but serious tensions remain June 20 – 26, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Protesters denounce Indonesian ‘waste’. G7 vote to increase sanctions on Russia. Burnham moves to oust Starmer.
By kyeh@thesaturd… , 12 June, 2026 Attacks escalate across Middle East despite ceasefire June 13 – 19, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Indonesian law amendment sparks controversy. Xi Jinping makes rare visit to North Korea. Indian project endangers island tribe.
By kyeh@thesaturd… , 5 June, 2026 Israel and Lebanon agree to renew brittle ceasefire June 6 – 12, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman Solomon Islands to review China security pact. Russia bombards Kyiv. Colombia’s far-right frontrunner.
By kyeh@thesaturd… , 29 May, 2026 Russia bombards Kyiv with hypersonic missile for first time May 30 – June 5, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman United States and Iran trade blows. Quad alliance to build port in Fiji. China mine disaster kills 82.
By editor@thesatu… , 22 May, 2026 China, Russia vow to unite against ‘unilateral bullying’ May 23 – 29, 2026 News Jonathan Pearlman China critic wins Solomon Islands election. New Trump threat on Iran nuclear program. Ebola spreads in Congo.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 13 May, 2026 Megan Anderson is a Melbourne-based freelance journalist and online editor of Going Down Swinging.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 13 May, 2026 Jonathan Pearlman is The Saturday Paper’s world editor and the editor of Australian Foreign Affairs.