Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge
Donald Trump's hush money sentencing marks the culmination of the first-ever criminal case brought against a US president, past or present.
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Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third term
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hopes his new term will be "a period of peace, of prosperity, of equality and the new democracy".
Govt throwing mental health patients ‘under the bus’
Mental health patients in Australia's most populous state are being neglected by their government which is failing to retain psychiatrists, a union says.
Dutton makes personal pitch at coalition campaign rally
Peter Dutton has talked up his working-class origins at a campaign rally as he seeks to connect with voters ahead of the federal election.
Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels
Sudanese officials say the military and its allies have taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it.
Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland
Denmark has reportedly told US President-elect Donald Trump's team that it is willing to discuss boosting security in Greenland without an American takeover.
‘Perfect’ Mary clocks up Queeniversary in Denmark
Australian-born Danish Queen Mary has notched a flawless run in the first year since her husband Frederik ascended the throne, royal watchers say.
Australia’s bullet-proof jobs market put to the test
Even with restrictive interest rate settings and inflation battering the economy, Australia's labour market has proved surprisingly resilient.
Israeli, Hamas delegations receive ‘draft peace deal’
Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.
Meta shelves US fact checking in major policy reversal
Meta is ending its fact-checking program with third parties in the United States, saying fact checkers have their own biases.
‘Too late to leave’: Tourist warning as bushfire burns
A warning has gone out to tourists and locals in a popular holiday region that they are in danger and it's too late to leave as a bushfire burns out of control.
Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims
Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.
Support grows to ditch shark nets along popular beaches
Shark nets are being likened to a "hanky floating in the ocean" and more coastal communities want to ditch the barriers, which can kill other marine life.
Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short
Consumer spending is past its weakest point but still subdued, despite a spike in activity from annual promotions in November.
Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings
Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.
‘Alarming’ move by Meta raises misinformation fears
Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.
Doubt cast over ‘crude’ plan to ban CFMEU from project
Members of the troubled CFMEU could be banned from working on a multi-billion-dollar project under a coalition plan to fix one of Australia's longest roads.
Phew! Residents to finally get their say on waste odour
A public inquiry will be held into the health impacts of noxious odours from waste facilities - which can mimic raw sewage - on suburban householders.
Lebanon’s army chief elected president by MPs
Hezbollah MPs have backed Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun to become the country's president in a second round of voting.
Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics
Jimmy Carter has been honoured at a state funeral in Washington DC attended by five current and former US presidents.
Call for states to fire up new gas to avoid shortfall
Federal Labor has been urged to reverse "anti-gas policies" with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.
PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country
An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.
Trump not ruling out force in Panama Canal, Greenland
US President-elect Donald Trump has declined to say using military or economic means to gain control of the Panama Canal or Greenland is off the table.
Canadian PM expected to announce resignation as leader
Justin Trudeau reportedly plans to quit as Canada's prime minister within days as his Liberal Party faces a heavy election loss to the Conservatives.
Tech fears overpower hiring woes as top business worry
Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other technology issues are keeping business leaders up at night, with labour shortages now a lower-priority concern.
US Congress certifies Trump election victory
Vice President Kamala Harris has presided over Congress as it certified president-elect Donald Trump's November election victory.
Canadian PM blames party infighting for early exit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down as leader of his governing Liberal Party after nine years in power.
Rivals swept aside as leader reveals fresh Battin order
Key supporters of Brad Battin's move to overthrow John Pesutto as Victorian Liberal leader have been rewarded with shadow cabinet promotions.
Coalition insists nuclear plan won’t blow up economy
The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.
Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly
Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.
Trump faces sentencing over porn star hush money case
Donald Trump has lost a bid to use his US presidential election victory to dismiss his conviction on criminal charges involving hush money paid to a porn star.