Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership under spotlight after string of ‘failures’

The ousting of a “captain’s choice” minister. A tanking economy. Increasing international isolation. A chain of climate catastrophes. All have shifted the spotlight to Chairman Xi Jinping’s leadership. And how well he weathers the next few months depends on how effectively he has consolidated his vast power over the past decade. “In a closed system … Read more

Christopher Mark Jordan: Man charged with alleged murder of Shyanne-Lee Tatnell identified

The man charged with the murder of missing Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, after she disappeared in remote bushland, has been identified. Christopher Mark Jordan, 36, fronted Launceston Magistrate Court on Friday following his arrest by police the day before. Shyanne-Lee, 14, was last seen in Launceston about 8.30pm on April 30. A massive police search … Read more