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No headhunting any more … we Catholics now: Meeting the Asmat people of Southern Papua

An encounter in Southern Papua exposes a cultural divide thousands of years in the making.

Steve Braunias on the trial of getting a visa for America

The trials and tribulations of applying for a US visa in the Trump era.

Donald Trump’s law enforcement takeover is a mess America can’t clean up

Struggling Americans too distracted to be outraged by Trump's National Guard deployments.

Release die Hunde! Why Germany has gone to the dogs

Dogs are welcome almost everywhere in Berlin, writes Cathrin Schaer.

A young French cyclist has gone missing in Iran. I was almost with him.

New Zealand bikepacker's fears for fellow traveller arrested in Iran.

Why breaking up with the US may be in Australia’s best interests

In this new world, Australia will look to other allies to help deepen its security.

How Trump’s tantrums are awakening America’s conscience

Trump’s White House is a playground battlefield and he's the kindergarten king.

Jane Clifton: Éire odyssey

James Joyce’s Ulysses induces adoration and confusion in equal measure.