Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein
Former President Bill Clinton has told members of Congress he "did nothing wrong" in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of sexual abuse.
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Trump on Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to use force’
US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with Iran, but still wants to make a deal with Tehran.
Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs
A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.
Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff move
President Donald Trump has flagged raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
Rubio says he’ll meet Danish officials over Greenland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.
Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown
Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.
US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown
The US Senate has passed a bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote.
Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor
The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics
From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.
Trump pardons dozens of his allies “put through hell”
Donald Trump has pardoned dozens of allies accused of backing the Republicans' efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech
US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action, as two top BBC executives resigned over 'an error of judgement'.
John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case
John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.
‘Grey corruption’, ministerial staff conduct unpunished
A former ombudsman is calling for greater accountability of ministerial staffers who engage in misconduct but aren't covered by independent oversight.
France’s Macron pressed to end political ‘mess’
France's President Emmanuel Macron desperately needs a circuit breaker amid growing political chaos.
Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges
Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.
France’s Macron will appoint new PM ‘in next 48 hours’
'The president of the republic will appoint a prime minister within the next 48 hours," French caretaker prime minister Sebastien Lecornu says.
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge
President Donald Trump is mulling "temporary or permanent" spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic politicians.
Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs’ pay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.
Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City
Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Gaza City as the military forges ahead with a plan to take control of the whole enclave.
Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests
After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.
Trump’s huge civil fraud penalty thrown out by court
Donald Trump has declared "total victory," after a New York state appeals court threw out an approximately half-billion-dollar fine imposed on him.
Clashes as asylum protests take place across the UK
Police have clashed with protesters in multiple cities across the UK amid continued tension around accommodating asylum seekers in hotels.
Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform
Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.
Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy
Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.
Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future
Australia's economic future will be guided by ideas to reinvigorate its currently languishing productivity, the treasurer has said.
Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the US
Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the United States under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program.
Modi to visit China for first time in seven years
Donald Trump's unpredictability appears to have helped China and India overcome their niggles, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi planning a visit.
Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others
Ghana's government says a helicopter crash has killed eight people including the nation's defence and environment ministers.
Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation
US officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his re-election to a second term.
Upper house pushing Labor on ‘secret’ gambling ads plan
The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.