3 h. ago ‘I don’t like you either’: Watch Trump’s awkward exchange with Kevin Rudd

While the US president showered the PM with praise at the White House, his feelings for Australia’s man in Washington were very different.

Politics

3 h. ago Inside Albanese’s extremely successful Trump meeting (with one glaring exception)

In the presence of his most senior officials, Donald Trump backed the AUKUS pact but had harsh words for ambassador Kevin Rudd.

Politics

4 h. ago Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large

The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.

Sport

4 h. ago Trump vows to uphold AUKUS pact, signs rare earths deal with Albanese in warm visit

Donald Trump says he intends to honour and expedite the nuclear-submarine pact as Australia and the US signed a rare earths agreement.

Politics

9 h. ago Virginia Giuffre’s devastating memoir reveals a lifetime of abuse

The late activist gives her devastating but definitive story of sexual abuse at the hands of some of the world’s most powerful men.

Politics

14 h. ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

Politics

14 h. ago Alanna Smith had the best year of her WNBA career. The league is falling apart

Last month, Alanna Smith was named the WNBA co-defensive player of the year. Next month, she might get shut out of playing in the league.

Politics

17 h. ago Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after Gaza airstrikes

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

Events

18 h. ago Shades of Postecoglou: How Liverpool’s makeover is backfiring badly

The defending Premier League champions are heading in the wrong direction. A home loss to their bitter enemies only adds to their pain.

Politics

18 h. ago Whatever Trump decides on AUKUS, Australia’s subs are far from guaranteed

Anthony Albanese will be seeking the US president’s commitment to the submarine pact on which Australia’s maritime defence depends, but it means nothing unless production of the vessels is ramped up.

Politics

18 h. ago ‘Let it be cut the way it is’: Trump suggests leaving most of Ukraine’s Donbas in Russian hands

After a phone call with Vladimir Putin and a reportedly tense meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump says for now, both sides of the conflict should “stop at the battle line – go home, stop fighting”.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Melbourne’s CBD is safe’: Premier rules out protest permits to protect police after weekend violence

Jacinta Allan rejected calls for a protest permit system and defended the right to protest peacefully, after a demonstration that saw rocks thrown at police.

Events

21 h. ago AUKUS expected to stay intact as Trump touts ‘great relationship’ with Albanese

The White House has foreshadowed a warm and positive meeting between Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese that will focus on the core interests of national and economic security.

Politics

21 h. ago Mollie O’Callaghan broke a world record. Kaylee McKeown decided to do the same

Australia’s Olympic swimmers continue to dazzle on the world stage, with Kaylee McKeown breaking a world record.

Politics

21 h. ago Oscar Piastri can still win the F1 drivers’ championship, but Verstappen is now stalking the McLarens

While the McLaren drivers, Piastri and Lando Norris, duke it out for the drivers’ championship, there is a figure looming large in their rear-view mirror, four-time winner Max Verstappen.

Transport

21 h. ago The more we learn about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, the worse it gets

The latest revelations from the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre are all the more damning for Prince Andrew because they expose his previous statements as falsehoods.

Politics

22 h. ago Sydney’s Pitt Street transforms into Pitbull Street for flash mob

Pitt Street was transformed into Pitbull Street as hundreds of fans in bald caps danced through the CBD. The massive flash mob ended with a party at World Square to celebrate Mr. Worldwide's arrival for Fridayz Live.

Politics

22 h. ago A helipad, golf course and film studio: Why plans for this Sydney site have failed to take off

There were plans to transform this land into a world-class destination. No progress has been made.

Politics

22 h. ago The 48 hours that will determine the fate of Louvre’s stolen jewellery

In just minutes, thieves managed to steal invaluable historical goods. Now the question is: Will they ever be recovered?

Politics

25 h. ago In Trump’s America, the Pentagon now resembles Saudi Arabia for journalists

Knowing he’s in over his head, Pete Hegseth has grown more paranoid and resentful, denying credentials to reporters who seek information that has not been approved for release.

Politics