Latest articles by William Gritten
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What’s at stake in Taiwan’s election?
In Depth Many are viewing Saturday’s upcoming election as a referendum on Taiwanese independence from China
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Furious Iraqis withdraw from US embassy siege in Baghdad
In Depth Iraq is caught in the middle of the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran
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Why did Carlos Ghosn flee Japan?
In Depth The businessman shocked the world by escaping, but says he stood no chance of a fair trial in Japan, where 99% of defendants are convicted
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Australian bushfires rage out of control
In Depth Wildfires are likely to flare again this weekend, as unusually hot and dry conditions persist with rain not expected for weeks
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Shiori Ito wins rape case in watershed moment
In Depth Lawsuit focused attention on Japan’s record on women’s rights
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Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot to merge in giant deal
In Depth New carmaker would become the third largest in the world
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What Donald Trump’s impeachment means for America
In Depth The public reaction ahead of next year’s election is more crucial than ever
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Does Boris Johnson's victory mean a softer Brexit?
The Explainer He campaigned on getting Brexit done. Here's what that might look like.
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Why is Israel facing a third election in a year?
In Depth A divided country and a warring parliament seems incapable of deciding who should lead - and Netanyahu still struggles on
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Aramco floats to become the world’s most valuable company
In Depth The Saudi economy's crown jewel has superseded Apple Inc to become the world's highest-valued company, but some think it won't last
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Donald Trump faces impeachment as Nancy Pelosi confirms charges
In Depth The announcement all but confirms Trump will be impeached, but he is unlikely to be removed from office
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Saudi Aramco valued at $1.7 trillion in world record IPO
In Depth The Saudi government will retain a 98.5% stake in what will be the most valuable public company ever
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France grinds to a halt as pension protest grows
In Depth Opponents of Macron’s reforms are expected to cause a second day of disruption
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Pound soars as investors ‘bet on Conservative election win’
In Depth Economist declares that 12 December vote is Boris Johnson’s to lose
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US Congress condemns China over treatment of Uighurs
In Depth Second bill in two weeks criticising China’s human rights conduct passes the House almost unanimously
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Zelimkhan Khangoshvili: Germany formally implicates Russia in murder
In Depth Former military commander was shot while walking through Berlin park in August
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Man City stake sale brings record-breaking valuation
Speed Read US investment firm Silver Lake has concluded a deal worth $500m for 10% of Manchester City’s parent company
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Clive James, indefatigable writer, dies at 80
In Depth The Australian wit maintained a prolific writing output and an optimism in the face of almost a decade of terminal cancer
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How ‘narco-submarine’ carrying £85m cocaine was captured off Spain
In Depth One crew member still on the loose after craft intercepted off the coast of Galicia
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Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for bribery and fraud
In Depth Charges come at a fraught time for the country’s politics - and it is hard to see a way out for the prime minister
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China and US on ‘edge of precipice’ over Hong Kong rights bill
In Depth Pro-democracy bill yet to be signed by Donald Trump, but is already provoking Beijing and imperilling sensitive trade negotiations
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Conservatives run massive October deficit as election approaches
In Depth The overspend can be put down to preparations for no-deal Brexit, but some doubt parties’ campaign pledges are fiscally responsible
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Boris Johnson's Brexit tightrope
The Explainer With a December election looming, the British prime minister can't afford to make one wrong step
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German economy narrowly evades recession
In Depth A technical recession may have been avoided, but the German economy faces issues at home and abroad, and fiscal stimulus is unlikely
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