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The brightest news out of Europe since Putin started the war

SATURDAY LONG READ: A rare reason to celebrate

Oct 3, 2025 • Latika M Bourke

With an ambush, Europe is plunged into peril

Mar 1, 2025 • Latika M Bourke

'He’s an arsehole': Labour fury at Keir Starmer

One source likened the UK government to London's driverless DLR rail system

Apr 22 • Latika M Bourke

France reveals a silver lining of Trump 2.0

The French Trade Minister tells me France supports the EU-Australia trade deal

Apr 21 • Latika M Bourke

An interview with Australia's Defence Industry Minister

Pat Conroy discusses defence spending, AUKUS, support for Ukraine and populist politics.

Apr 15 • Latika M Bourke

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Mar 8, 2025 • Latika M Bourke

With an ambush, Europe is plunged into peril

Mar 1, 2025 • Latika M Bourke

Launching @latikambourke, my Substack

Jan 1, 2024 • Latika M Bourke

Mark Carney rips up the Davos fairytale

Jan 21 • Latika M Bourke

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