14 h. ago It’s now easy to see the shadow Donald Trump is casting on the election campaign

Two weeks out from voters lining up at the ballot box, what’s being billed as a slip of the tongue has seemingly derailed the Coalition’s strategy.

Politics

14 h. ago The week Donald Trump’s shadow finally shifted off the federal campaign

Halfway through the campaign, the focus has moved to local issues, and there is no bigger issue affecting people across Sydney than the housing crisis.

Politics

17 h. ago BHP boss says China holds key to the world avoiding recession

The Chinese demand driving resource giant BHP’s output of Australia’s largest commodity export, iron ore, will fade as President Donald Trump’s tariffs reduce global growth.

Politics

19 h. ago After the election, is it time to farewell the US protection racket?

Whoever wins government on May 3, a crucial decision awaits: what do we do about the alliance with Donald Trump’s America?

Politics

35 h. ago As an American, I have never been more afraid for my country’s future

The world is now seeing Donald Trump’s America for exactly what it is becoming: a rogue state led by an impulsive strongman disconnected from the rule of law.

Politics

64 h. ago Xi’s neighbourly charm offensive touches a raw nerve for Trump

Donald Trump has already hit out at Xi Jinping’s visit to Vietnam, accusing the two sides of “trying to figure out, ‘how do we screw the United States of America?’ ”

Politics

3 d. ago Trump’s gut tells him he’s got China on the ropes. He couldn’t be more wrong

Donald Trump believes his tariff folly will isolate its superpower adversary. But it will be the US, not China, that could find itself outside the tent.

Politics

3 d. ago Petrol prices to tumble further amid turmoil on global oil market

Australian petrol prices are expected to continue dropping in the lead-up to the Easter and Anzac Day holidays as oil markets reel from Donald Trump’s tariff war.

Politics

3 d. ago Vital stats to lab results and medications: Read Donald Trump’s full medical report

The oldest man to be elected president of the United States has, according to his physician’s notes, a health record most can only dream of.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Not going to stand for this’: The IKEA exec emboldened by Donald Trump

In the face of the US president’s strident attack on climate action, this IKEA executive has urged fellow corporates to stay the course.

Politics

4 d. ago Happy snap! Jacinta Price poses in a MAGA cap for family Christmas selfie

A Christmas social media post has brought new tidings of the Liberal senator’s association with Donald Trump’s famous campaign slogan.

Politics

5 d. ago Trump envoy proposes dividing Ukraine like Berlin after World War II

Donald Trump’s two foreign envoys, General Keith Kellogg and Steve Witkoff, propose ceasefire conditions more appealing to Vladimir Putin.

Politics

6 d. ago Did Albanese ‘lie 97 times’, did Coalition ‘rip $30 billion’ out of schools? We reality check

We take a look at questionable claims made by those on the campaign trail while everyone’s been distracted by Donald Trump’s reign of chaos.

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Copied from America’: Dutton launches election fight over EVs

The opposition leader has been accused of copying Donald Trump’s policies as the government responds to his pledge to scrap fuel-efficiency fines.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

Politics

7 d. ago ASX has best day in five years after trump’s tariff backflip

The ASX has closed on what is expected to be its best day in five years after Donald Trump backflipped on his global tariff policy.

Politics

7 d. ago Musk to review US submarines as Australia warned tariffs could push up cost

US President Donald Trump has ordered Elon Musk to improve the capacity of US shipbuilding, amid growing concern that his tariffs will increase the cost of the AUKUS pact.

Events

7 d. ago ASX tempers gains, but still up $105 billion as it went from fear to frenzy

The Australian sharemarket has slowed its rally, but was still sharply higher at lunchtime after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II following Donald Trump’s stunning tariffs reversal.

Economics

7 d. ago Shares surge – but Trump’s tariff turnaround reduces rate cut chances

Equity and bond markets are surging thanks to Donald Trump’s tariff plan pause. But it has also meant mortgage holders might not get the same level of relief.

Politics

7 d. ago ASX gains more than $110 billion as market goes from fear to frenzy

The Australian sharemarket skyrocketed at the open after Wall Street had its third-best day since World War II following Donald Trump’s stunning tariffs reversal.

Economics