Riley Stuart
United Kingdom
Riley Stuart is a digital producer based in the ABC's Europe bureau. He has previously been the corporation's NSW digital editor, and made regular contributions to Radio Sydney and triple j. Prior to joining the ABC, Riley was the online sports editor at The West Australian and a reporter for afl.com.au. Riley graduated from University of Western Australia in 2009 with a dual major in Communications Studies and English.
Latest by Riley Stuart
People 'disappeared' after Assange and Wikileaks blended hacking with journalism, court hears
A London court hears people living under authoritarian regimes "disappeared" after Julian Assange blended hacking with reporting, "stole vast amounts" of classified documents and published them on his WikiLeaks website.
Julian Assange too ill to attend as court hears claim of 'breathtaking' plot to poison him
Outside, supporters chanted his name and held placards bearing his face, while inside, lawyers told the overflowing London courtroom of a "truly breathtaking" plot to poison him, but an ill Julian Assange wasn't there to witness any of it.
Critics point finger at Vladimir Putin as Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in jail, aged 47
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, one of the president's most vocal critics, has died, according to the prison service of the region where he had been serving a lengthy sentence.
The plan to make Russia pay for Ukraine's weapons
As Ukraine's soldiers struggle on the front lines, a creative solution to the country's ammunition and weapon shortages could be on the horizon — make Russia pay.
'Urgent changes': Ukraine's Zelenskyy sacks military chief as cracks appear after failed counteroffensive
Valerii Zaluzhnyi had been popular with soldiers and civilians, but the country's president on Thursday said its military needed a new strategy to combat Russia's invasion, which has lasted almost two years.
Queen Camilla and Prince William to perform additional royal duties as King Charles undergoes cancer treatment — as it happened
King Charles postpones public duties on the advice of his doctors after being diagnosed with cancer. Look back on our coverage.
King Charles III has commenced treatment for cancer, palace reveals
Buckingham Palace reveals King Charles will stand down from public-facing duties, having begun treatment for a "separate issue of concern" found while the 75-year-old was being treated for a benign prostate condition last month.
Aussie rocker avoids deportation to Russia, ends up in Israel after diplomatic stoush
Aleksandr Uman's anti-war posturing drew the ire of the Kremlin, and now, he and his bandmates have found safety in Israel after an international saga that raised questions about Russia's influence abroad.
Top UN court stops short of ordering Israel to cease Gaza attacks, warns it 'must prevent genocide'
The United Nations' top court stops short of ordering Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza, as it considers allegations of genocide made by South Africa last month.
Russia's central heating system is failing, and experts warn an 'avalanche of disasters' is coming
Russia's dilapidated infrastructure is struggling to keep up with plummeting temperatures. Heating is a major concern and freezing residents are taking to social media to vent about their "fight for survival".
A Russian court 'banned something that doesn't exist', and it changed these people's lives
From today, the "international LGBT movement" will be considered an extremist organisation in Russia in a development that has sparked panic among many in the queer community but caused some to ask: has the court banned something that doesn't actually exist?
A player's brutal death on the ice hockey rink has left a UK team devastated and police in tricky territory
When Adam Johnson died during an ice hockey match earlier this year, his club called it a "freak accident". Now police are investigating whether another player could have been criminally responsible.
When Hamas's hostages smile and wave, this is what's actually going on
After 50 days of speculation about the hostages' welfare, this was a huge opportunity for Hamas to present a more human side, but most in the West saw straight through it.
In this violent city, a young militant's death has left his mother 'full of pride'
As violence rises in the West Bank, an estimated 50 Palestinians have been killed in clashes in the city of Tulkarem — now, some people here are turning to Hamas.
Analysis
analysis:If this was supposed to be an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, strap yourself in
While the pause in hostilities has provided some heartwarming moments, the death and destruction in Gaza could continue for months, write Riley Stuart and Orly Halpern.
This son and his father have both been to prison. In fact, pretty much everyone they know has
This 17-year-old Palestinian boy got out of jail on Friday as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, but in the West Bank town he's from, prison is the norm and celebrations about the release are muted.
Surprise as extra hostages released on tense first day of Israel-Gaza ceasefire
Day one of a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war ends with Hamas releasing about double the number of hostages previously announced by authorities and 39 Palestinian prisoners being freed from Israeli jails.
Analysis
analysis:Top Gear was a global phenomenon, but not even it could survive this scandal
There was a time when seemingly nothing could touch Top Gear, but presenter Andrew Flintoff's massive crash proves things have changed since the BBC behemoth's early days, writes Riley Stuart.
The angry nanny, the flying bed, and the powerful family hanging by a thread
The Netanyahu family has towered over Israeli politics for more than two decades. Now, the prime minister's popularity is plummeting and some people are questioning if his relatives are pulling the strings.
Ukrainian troops cross crucial river and capture fresh ground, Russia admits
For the first time, Russia concedes "small groups" of Ukrainian forces are in a small town on the side of the Dnipro River that it has occupied since March 2022.
Analysis
analysis:This political plot twist shocked Brits, but Australians know it well
Brits were shocked when a former prime minister was parachuted back into politics in the role of foreign minister on Monday, but many Australians know this story well, including how it could end.
Former British PM David Cameron makes shock return to politics
Former British prime minister David Cameron makes a shock return to politics and outspoken Home Secretary Suella Braverman is sacked as Rishi Sunak pulls the rug from under his cabinet on Monday.
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analysis:When the crowd chants 'ceasefire now', this is why some governments remain 'deaf'
Global Palestinian solidarity demonstrations are getting bigger, but whether taking to the streets will make a difference to government policy is up for debate, writes Riley Stuart.
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analysis:Israel's last ground invasion of Gaza was in 2014 — there are three big differences now
It's nine years since the IDF last invaded the Gaza Strip, but these three factors are going to make things very different this time around.
Mohammed says he's been offered $100m for his home. This is why he'll never leave
The West Bank doesn't usually get a mention in conversations about the world's hottest property markets, but this home is sought after for specific reasons.