WorldTrump to Rudd: 'I don't like you either'Diplomacy at the White House took an undiplomatic turn around the Cabinet table.20 Oct 09:13 PM
WorldAlbanese to meet Trump with critical minerals on offerAustralia is selling itself to Washington as a future source of rare earth metals.19 Oct 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I Pledge Allegiance to No King': Anti-Trump marches held across USNew York Times: The vibe in most places was irreverent but peaceful, and family friendly.19 Oct 04:55 AM
WorldTrump warns Hamas after US claims group plotting new Gaza assaultA fragile ceasefire deal last week ended Israel's assault and freed hostages.19 Oct 04:27 AM
WorldCongress is losing its grip on the power to spend Americans’ money'It is an absolute threat to Congress’ power of the purse' said ex-budget office official.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldNo end in sight to US shutdown despite Trump pressureWith no sign of a breakthrough, the Senate has adjourned until next Wednesday.10 Oct 03:59 AM
WorldTeam of 200 US troops to 'oversee' Gaza truce, officials sayNo American troops are planned to enter Gaza under the new ceasefire deal.10 Oct 01:01 AM
WorldAir travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown dealUS government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.09 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor Trump, the ‘enemy from within’ keeps getting biggerNew York Times: 'He is [focusing] on domestic enemies, and it’s pretty open-ended'.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldA combative Pam Bondi clashes with US senatorsUS Attorney-General fired back at Democrats with personal accusations of her own.07 Oct 11:51 PM
WorldSome workers sent home in US shutdown may lose back payTrump told reporters that it wasn’t certain that all furloughed workers would get paid. 07 Oct 08:58 PM
WorldMan with 200 explosives arrested outside DC cathedral ahead of justices’ MassSome vials held nitromethane, the same compound used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.07 Oct 01:30 AM
WorldGovernor blasts Trump over troop planTrump authorised 300 National Guard soldiers for Chicago despite state opposition.05 Oct 06:08 PM
WorldDemocrats show new, tougher approach to TrumpAfter eight months of getting battered, they've largely abandoned efforts at conciliation.05 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldUS shutdown to drag into next week as Senate rejects Trump funding planAbout 750,000 federal workers face enforced leave as the shutdown drags on.03 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.03 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhat this US Government shutdown could costA 34-day shutdown during Trump's first term cost the US Government about $18 billion.02 Oct 09:53 PM
WorldWhy embracing the shutdown is a risky move for DemocratsParty is known for its pro-government posture and defence of the federal workforce.02 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTrump Administration seeks to exert control over shutdownLapse in finances means crucial government functions will close until there's more money. 01 Oct 11:26 PM
World‘Layoffs are imminent’: White House warns as shutdown drags onEssential workers including troops may miss pay cheques as shutdown drags on.01 Oct 09:25 PM
WorldPentagon outlines Iraq troop cutsMost remaining forces will be based in Arbil, Iraq's Kurdish regional capital.01 Oct 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump could add mass layoffs to the shutdown blowNew York Times: 'We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn’t want,' Trump said.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUS Government enters shutdownGovernment funding will run out and lawmakers do not have a bipartisan solution.01 Oct 04:07 AM
WorldTrump urges military to train in US cities for 'war from within'Trump told top generals the military should target Democrat-led cities.30 Sep 07:33 PM
WorldFunding clock runs down: US edges towards first shutdown in 6 yearsFunding runs out at midnight with no deal reached between Democrats and Republicans.30 Sep 06:56 PM
WorldAukus clears US review ahead of PM’s Washington visitAustralia reportedly has an answer on the fate of its most expensive defence deal to date.30 Sep 03:04 AM
WorldYouTube to pay $42.4m to settle Trump lawsuitThe 2021 lawsuit alleged it unfairly blocked Trump’s account after the Capitol attacks.29 Sep 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Marjorie Taylor Greene reflects an emerging Maga splitNY Times: Congresswoman has strayed from Trump and operating as a powerful free agent. 29 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldUS defence chief summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meetingThe Pentagon confirmed Pete Hegseth will speak but gave no agenda.25 Sep 06:42 PM
WorldNasa eyes Artemis 2 flight before China’s 2030 deadlineThe crew would be the first humans to circle the Moon in more than 50 years.23 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldTrump snubs Albanese again as UN handshake loomsTrump says recognising Palestine is 'rewarding Hamas' and fuelling conflict.23 Sep 12:26 AM
WorldTrump says US strike on drug boat killed three in disputed Caribbean operationLatin American leaders say the US naval build-up could signal plans to hit Venezuela.20 Sep 03:01 AM
WorldHouse votes to charge Washington DC 14-year-olds as adultsThe bills follow US President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington DC.18 Sep 03:45 AM
WorldPilots warned after near miss with Trump’s Air Force OneControllers gave Spirit 1300 four warnings to steer clear of Air Force One.17 Sep 08:56 PM