Liberals delay ‘worst job’ fight in coalition stand-off
A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.
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France pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media
President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children using social media.
Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader
Liberal MPs are preparing for a leadership spill as early as the coming week as one conservative challenger signals his intent for the top job.
Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis
Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.
Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom
Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.
Conservative MP Braverman defects to Farage’s Reform UK
Former UK Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman has announced she is switching her allegiance to the Reform party.
Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies
Protesters of different stripes took to the streets as the nation marked Australia Day, but police were forced to step in on a number of occasions.
US govt digs in on ICE shooting, despite video evidence
The US government's official line over the death of a nurse in Minneapolis, shot by ICE agents, has provoked anger and protest.
Gender imbalance ‘concerning’ as top Aussies honoured
Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.
Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions
Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.
Italy fury at Swiss bar owner release ‘understandable’
Swiss President Guy Parmelin says he understands outrage among Italian politicians about the release of the owner of a bar where a deadly fire broke out.
Former politicians prosper in Australia Day honours
For their service to educational equity, economic development and public health, ex-politicians have been bestowed some of the nation's highest honours.
Astronaut, distance runner win nation’s highest honours
The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.
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‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Liberal hopeful branded ‘extreme’ as foes circle leader
Labor has framed one of the frontrunners for Sussan Ley's leadership as a fringe, right-wing figure as momentum builds for a spill.
Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days
There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.
Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted
There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.
Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury
US President Donald Trump has praised UK troops in a social media post after a call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Italy recalls envoy after Swiss bar fire suspect freed
Italy's prime minister has called the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar that caught fire "an affront to the memory of the victims".
Tension mounts in Minneapolis after man shot dead
Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over any China deal
US President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs to prevent closer economic co-operation between the neighbouring country and China.
Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has visited Greenland as representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met in Washington DC.
Nats’ demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation
Liberals are weighing up their options ahead of a looming leadership coup against Sussan Ley but fury at the Nationals leader is complicating the situation.
‘Partisan warrior’ farewelled after tragic death
A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.
Japan’s PM calls snap election after 3 months in office
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.
The election campaign threat that has parties worried
Labor's review of its thumping 2025 federal election victory has found the biggest threat to its future success might lie beyond the floundering opposition.
Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal with NATO
Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.
Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce
A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez’s son-in-law freed
Lawyer Rafael Tudares has been released from a Venezuelan prison a year after being arrested over terrorism charges, his wife says.
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Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers
Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.