7 h. ago Trump ‘actively looking’ at suspending the right to challenge detention in court

The comments from a key White House official came as a US judge ordered the release of a PhD student detained while walking to dinner six weeks ago.

Politics

13 h. ago For decades, he couldn’t afford a car. Then this Aussie checked in at The White Lotus

From skinny Perth kid to award-winning actor: Murray Bartlett’s role in the hit TV series changed his life. Just don’t mention the “p” word.

Events

13 h. ago ‘We were genuinely the slowest team’: The skill and science behind Piastri’s rise to title favourite

Five races into his rookie F1 season, Piastri’s team was at the lowest of ebbs. Now, in F1’s fastest car, the Melburnian is on a winning trajectory that could see him usurp three-time world champion Sir Jack Brabham’s total of 14 victories this season.

Events

25 h. ago ASX Runners of the Week: XPON, Locksley, DY6 Metals & Arizona

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is XPON Technologies Group after it cut a deal to snap up a leading Aussie digital marketer to supercharge its revenue.

Politics

30 h. ago The woman who took on Tesla (and wants to see Musk in court)

Cristina Balan was an engineer at Tesla until she pointed out a flaw in the electric car to her boss – then she was sacked.

Events

35 h. ago This spiritual son of Francis could be the bridge a broken world needs

It began not with thunder, but with a curl of white smoke against a bright blue Roman sky. For a brief moment, all sound in St Peter’s Square seemed to vanish.

Politics

37 h. ago Albanese’s seen off Dutton and Bandt. Now, he faces his greatest challenge

The PM can’t afford to rest on his laurels. Remaining humble, and maintaining factional discipline within Labor, will cement his powerful position.

Politics

37 h. ago New Pope conclave LIVE updates: Robert Francis Prevost elected as first

White smoke has emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope has been chosen to replace the late Francis. Follow our live updates.

Politics

38 h. ago Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American leader of the Catholic Church

It is the quickest papal election in a century, beating the conclave of 2005, when Joseph Ratzinger claimed the title in less than 36 hours.

Politics

38 h. ago New Pope conclave LIVE updates: Robert Francis Prevost elected as first ever American pontiff

White smoke has emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope has been chosen to replace the late Francis. Follow our live updates.

Politics

39 h. ago New Pope conclave LIVE updates: White smoke out of Vatican chimney signals new pontiff is elected

White smoke has emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope has been chosen to replace the late Francis. Follow our live updates.

Events

40 h. ago White smoke streams from Vatican chimney signalling a new pope

It is the quickest papal election in a century, beating the conclave of 2005, when Joseph Ratzinger claimed the title in less than 36 hours.

Events

53 h. ago Dolly Everett's parents explain the importance of Do It For Dolly Day

Kate and Tick, the parents of Dolly Everett, the Aussie teen who died by suicide due to bullying, have spoken about the importance of Do It For Dolly Day on May 9.

Politics

54 h. ago Commonwealth takes four luxury homes after $41 million gold scam

More than a decade ago, two men scammed $41 million in GST through an elaborate gold scam. Now in jail, federal law agencies have secured $9 million in assets.

Economics

54 h. ago After four decades abroad, Italians hope the papacy is coming home

Though the church has gone global, many Italians haven’t stopped believing the pope belongs in – and to – Rome.

Politics

2 d. ago ‘Better scared than dead’: Doctor’s urgent warning to accused mushroom killer

When Erin Patterson mentioned her children had eaten leftover beef Wellington, a doctor warned against her reluctance to have them checked out.

Events

3 d. ago No White Lotus luxury as Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson do it tough

The Salt Path stars leave celebrity glamour behind in a moving true story about poverty and grit.

Events

3 d. ago ASX set to fall, Trump tariff uncertainty hurts Wall Street giants; Aussie dollar rises; NAB results out

US stocks are sinking as AI mania on Wall Street loses more steam and as more companies scrub their forecasts for upcoming profits because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Politics

3 d. ago Arson attacks strike local soccer clubs after stoush over sports ground

Nerves are high among soccer clubs in Melbourne’s south-east after three separate incidents, including the firebombing of a car and two blazes that have destroyed clubhouses.

Events

3 d. ago The type of home that rose most in price over the past decade

The supply and demand equation has put pressure on the price trajectory of some homes more than others.

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